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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Reason #177408 for Anglicanorum coetibus
Keeping in mind that Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity, here is a photo via NLM which offers one of the reasons why Anglicanorum coetibus was a good idea. We need an infusion of this sort of blood … Read More
The US Space Program – WDTPRS POLL
With this final Space Shuttle launch, the US now “leads from behind” also in the exploration of space. Whither the US manned space program? Chose the best answer and give your opinion in the com box.
WDTPRS 4th Sunday after Pentecost (1962MR): Our great Captain
Today’s prayer is found in ancient sacramentaries, such as the Veronese and the “Hadrian” version of the Gregorian, and the so-called Gelasian. It is unchanged in the “Tridentine” form of the Missale Romanum as my trusty copy of the 1570MR … Read More
Posted in WDTPRS
Tagged devotion, Lewis & Short Dictionary, Louis Bourdaloue, St. Thomas Aquinas
1 Comment
1 Comment
Archbp. Dolan on the consequences of contrary-to-nature unions
From WaPo: NY archbishop worried polygamy, infidelity will be next step in redefinition of marriage NEW YORK — New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan says he’s worried that the next step in the marriage debate will be another redefinition to allow … Read More
Posted in One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Archbp. Dolan, same-sex unions
25 Comments
25 Comments
Crystal cathedral to Catholic cathedral?
I harbor doubts about a trend I have seen in some church architecture. Am I wrong, or has there been an uptick in the use of Eastern or Byzantine elements in the design or the redecoration of Latin Church churches? … Read More
“Ineffable” sighting!
I have not seen yet a copy of the YouCat, the catechism prepared for young people. That said, I was amused by an excerpt, a paragraph from the same, a reader sent today: 183. Why is there music at liturgies, and … Read More
Bill Donohue on liberal elite scolding of bishops over contrary-to-nature unions.
There is a good commentary by Bill Donohue of the Catholic League on the liberal commentary aimed at the US Catholic Bishops over contrary-to-nature unions and legislation to promote them. Here is Mr. Donohue with my emphases and comments: Responding … Read More
Really cool nun video
Here is a great video which I pick up from the best Catholic weekly in the UK, The Catholic Herald. What a delightful lady. Keep your ears tuned for what she says is her constant prayer. [wp_youtube]fLzIr16FZPA[/wp_youtube]
Posted in Just Too Cool, Non Nobis and Te Deum, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged nuns, religious life, Spain, Sr. Teresita
16 Comments
16 Comments
QUAERITUR: Hymns at Low Mass (Extraordinary Form)
I am focused on a myriad of things at the moment, and so I will open this to the readership to obtain sound and documented answers to this priest’s questions about the Extraordinary Form. Note that there are two issues. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests, The Drill
Tagged hymns, Low Mass
34 Comments
34 Comments
What does the gowk really say?
A scene from The Fortune of War (6th in the series), which includes the wonderful word “gowk”. At this time our friends Capt. Aubrey, Dr. Maturin and some of the crew from HMS Leopard are on their way back to … Read More
Posted in O'Brian Tags, Puir Slow-Witted Gowk
Tagged Aubrey/Maturin, Dr. Maturin, gowk, Patrick O'Brian
13 Comments
13 Comments
jhogan on They are moving fast.: “There is no need for all this gobbledygook and their conferences. There are already the ministries of Courage and Encourage…”
