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- OldProfK on ROME 23/10 – Day -00: 18th Sunday after Pentecost: “I just checked ourworldindata.org and found that current annual CO2 emissions are (in part): China 53%, USA 18%. Similarly, look…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Something along the lines of “…a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes…”,…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “I view this as a sign of hope. I know the deck has been stacked etc, but I think these…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Thankfully I (at 85) can still remember when we had ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC & APOSTOLIC Church rather than the hotch…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Given in this era of trust people have in the media, they won’t trust something unless its reported (by the…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day -00: 18th Sunday after Pentecost: “I would be astonished if Pope Francis approved a document praising the US and criticising Red China, so Laudate Deum…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 18th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 26th) 2023: “One note for my first comment: Actually, the German Thanksgiving has nothing to do with a Season-of-Creation (which even according…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Would’ve been more succinct and to the point if they’d have asked him when the exorcism and reconsecration of Saint…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Does anyone really expect these Dubia to be answered? I don’t like being “Mr. Cynical” but I’m not holding my…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 18th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 26th) 2023: “On Sunday morning I was at my VO vicariate where we had the external feast of the Rosary, com. of…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 18th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 26th) 2023: “Sunday was our German equivalent of Thanksgiving, and on Saturday evening I was at a NO Votive Mass for the…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Remember that photo of lightning striking the Basilica of St. Peter’s twice on February 12, 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “It has been almost exactly seven years since the first set of dubia. So Francis has seven years to ignore…”
- on VIDEO about making a good confession with some additional notes: “So… I made my regular confession, then I told the priest I’d remembered sins from my past that I’d like…”
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Daily Archives: 18 January 2012
Of Priesthood, Vomit and Italian Cruise Ships
In the matter of the Italian cruise ship… oh how I hate this story… I don’t want to post on this, but … o no…. >gluck< … I am going to anyway. “I struggled with this, but …” I feel … Read More
For Lay People: Participation at Holy Mass: Which Form? WDTPRS POLL
Rorate has a poll going for their readers about participation at Holy Mass in the Ordinary Form, the Novus Ordo. The way to know their readers, thought it is clearly gauged for lay people, not priests. I think that … Read More
2nd Grader “has a dream”, and it’s about Pres. Obama, babies, and abortion
For your “Ex ore infantium” file… I saw this at Life Site with my emphases: I received the following from a second grade teacher: The class has been learning about Martin Luther King, Jr., and we were talking about how … Read More
Posted in 1983 CIC can. 915, Emanations from Penumbras, Just Too Cool, New Evangelization
Tagged 2012, ex ore infantium, Pres. Obama, pro-life
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Question to Readers about PODCAzT: update – pondering
A few days ago I asked about suggestions for a regular PODCAzT topic (HERE). Today a kind reader, JFB, used my Kindle Wish List and sent a gift of a book for my Kindle: The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic … Read More
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Mystic Monk Report: “YEEHAW!” Edition
I have noticed a sharp uptick in orders of: Roasted with the rugged tough horse rider in mind. A strong and smooth blend of South American coffees. The dark and light hints make it special at any time of the … Read More
Readers’ Choice Awards have opened up nominations.
The the 2011 About.com Catholicism Readers’ Choice Awards have opened up nominations. May WDTPRS ask for your support? Thanks!
Note to priests, bishops about their blogs, links and WDTPRS
I am going to update links on my sidebar to blogs by priests and bishops. I would be happy to update your link if it is out of date or add your link, if you are a priest or bishops … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Linking Back, Mail from priests
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OCTAVE FOR UNITY: DAY 1
Today we begin what was called for decades the Church Unity Octave, 18-25 January inclusive. The purpose of the octave is to pray for the unity of the whole Catholic Church. This octave was originally approved by St. Pope Pius … Read More
“Here comes everybody!”
I get lots of hate mail and I share very little of it. Why waste our time? After glancing at 99.999% of the missives in this category I think, “There’s 8 seconds of my life I will never have back.” … Read More
TONIGHT: LIVE streamed Presidential ProLife Forum in SC with candidates
Tonight, 18 January, there will be a LIVE Presidential ProLife Forum presented by Personhood USA in partnership with other national pro-life organizations 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm EST. All Presidential candidates have been invited to participate, and, as of this … Read More
SOPA and PIPA and Wikipedia
The SOPA and PIPA plague continues. Did you all see that Wikipedia is “blocked” today? UPDATE: I used that page (above) and called the offices of my representative and both senators. I suggest that you take less than five minutes … Read More
OldProfK on ROME 23/10 – Day -00: 18th Sunday after Pentecost: “I just checked ourworldindata.org and found that current annual CO2 emissions are (in part): China 53%, USA 18%. Similarly, look…”
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