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Monthly Archives: October 2011
“Why are we letting heretics teach this crap in our churches?”
The title of this post comes from the blog The Recovering Dissident Catholic. Mordant commentary to be sure. Dead on. My emphases and comments. Save $100 Now! I find it interesting that supposed Catholic parishes charge up to 3 figures … Read More
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15 seconds of fame… worth it?
At the end of the Mass for the canonization of three 19th-century founders of religious orders, including don Luigi Guanella, a loon at the end of Mass climbed out on one of the colonnade “arms” which embrace St. Peter’s Square, … Read More
Archbp. Naumann (Archd. KC) on Bp. Finn (D. KC-St. Joseph) and the Kansas City Star
His Excellency Most Rev. Joseph Naumanm, Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas – on the other side of the river from the homoynmous city in Missouri, has waded into the issue of the indictment level at Bp. Robert Finn of Kansas … Read More
BISHOPS & PRIESTS: a revival of the Sacrament of Penance is critical for a revival of our Catholic identity.
It is critical to our identity as Catholics to revive the use of the Sacrament of Penance. I think there are some moves in that direction on the part of younger priests, but we need also a grassroots effort of … Read More
New statue for the Roman Church attacked during rioting
During the riots in Rome, some thugs broke into the Church of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus on corner of the via Labicana and the via Merulana. Yes, these are the saints mentioned in the Roman Canon and it is a … Read More
Card. Zen ends hunger strike protest over govt. decision about schools
From La Stampa: At the end of his fast, Zen let it be known that he intended to study more closely the Government’s new regulations regarding the management of the region’s sponsored schools gerard o’connell rome Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun … Read More
5 Nov: Pontifical TLM in St. Peter’s Basilica
Our friends at Rorate have the news: For the second time this year, and for the third time since Summorum Pontificum came into effect, Pontifical Mass according to the 1962 Missal will be publicly offered in St. Peter’s Basilica. His … Read More
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I wanted to consolidate on one handy page some of the things I peddle both to keep life and limb together (i.e., income I depend on) and also help religious communities who also need to keep life and limb together. … Read More
The Remnant defends Bp. Robert Finn
The Remnant has an article in defense of Bp. Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph. You learn a lot about a person by what his enemies have to say. The National Catholic Reporter wrote a piece one year after Bishop … Read More
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Bp. Morlino on beauty and worship: beauty is NOT just a matter of taste.
On the site of the Diocese of Madison’s paper, The Catholic Herald (not to be confused with The Catholic Herald in the UK), His Excellency Most Rev. Robert Morlino has some observations about liturgy which are worth a look. My … Read More
QUAERITUR: Care of altar linens and the first rinsing by a priest
From a reader: Father, I am in a quandary and I wonder if you would offer any advice on how to resolve it? A couple of months ago I was asked to help with the laundering of altar linens as … Read More
REVIEW: New editions of the Roman Missal SIDE BY SIDE
Yesterday I was at Leaflet Missal Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Church goods section there, run by John, can provide priests with the best traditional stuff. John of Church Goods put out all the US editions of the new, … Read More
Baldichin By Baldichin
The destruction inflicted on our churches in the name of Vatican II still makes the angels weep. However, a restoration is slowly picking up momentum. Here is a good example. I like to visit the Cathedral if my native place, … Read More
Note to bishops: Summorum Pontificum replaced Ecclesia Dei adflicta. No… really… it did.
It defies reason, but sometimes we still find bishops who think that Summorum Pontificum and Universae Ecclesiae don’t exist and that they can still order matters concerning the older form of Mass according to the now superseded Ecclesia Dei adflicta. … Read More
The Catholic League supports Bp. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph
From The Catholic League: BISHOP FINN DESERVES BETTER October 21, 2011 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the controversy over Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert Finn: The Catholic League will have a lot to say about Bishop Finn and … Read More
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Pro-abortion catholics give support to Obama Administrations war on religious liberty
You might check out an article in the Washington Times about Catholic colleges/universities and the rapidly warming issue of religious liberty, abortion, etc. Here is the first part of the piece, which gives you an idea of the parameters of … Read More
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A sermon given by Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City – St. Joseph
You might take a few minutes and check out a sermon given by Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City – St. Joseph posted over at The Catholic Key.
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QUAERITUR: Priests keeping or turning over Mass stipends
From a priest: As we know, a priest is only allowed to keep one Mass stipend per day, with those exceptions noted in Canon Law. However, when a conference/bishop has named a “standard” offering for a Mass, can local law require … Read More
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The future depends on diocesan priests
My good friend Fr B – whom I hope to see soon – sent notice of a gathering of priests and future priests in New Jersey. A group of diocesan priests got together with the mighty Fr Pasley of Mater … Read More
pcg on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “Thank you Father for this very interesting and informative piece. Your saying “we are our rites” hit me the other…”
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