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- Figaro on CHARTRES, FRANCE – PENTECOST PILGRIMAGE – Live and on demand VIDEO: “Our two eldest teens marched with me some 15 years ago, and then again, in their turn, their two younger…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “No doubt these latest examples of the Pontiff’s charity will soon be posted to: The Pope Francis Little Bumper Book…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “There is also a picture of their Prioress presiding on Good Friday in a stole: https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0523-scaled.jpg Perhaps the good Archbishop…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “The photo above should read: The Sisters of St Scholastica in the diaspora* *their own monastery”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “An interview on “60 Minutes”, what could possibly go wrong?! I am personally disgusted by this and afraid to watch.”
- on “They must make the noise they can, because if they cease for a moment, we hear the calls of sanity and sweetness again…”.: “I can’t believe the “carousel scene” brought tears to my eyes. It must touch something deep in many of us,…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1023: “The black bishop taking white’s knight would check white’s king, so it’s not mate in two. Looking at this again…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “It seems to me to be one step away from casting doubt on the whole concept of apparitions especially Marian…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “I think it’s pundit Michael Knowles who often says that the Catholic Church is currently the only institution in the…”
- on Census Fidelium…. Sensus Fidelium… A book: ““I know a sector of the Church which is vital, young and committed. Hey! Let’s persecute them!” Given the historical…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “Francis seems to fit his own definition of conservative, as he doesn’t want to see beyond his own opinions.”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “In the movie “Song of Bernadette”, there was an exhaustive commission to investigate Lourdes. Apparitions of Our Lady was serious…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “The attenuation of the role of Diocesan bishops seems to be happening in other areas besides the approval of apparitions…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “Let me get this straight. The Sisters object to what Mr. Butker said in his speech, which as far as…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “The sterility of the historic high altar in the chapel of the Benedictines of Mount Saint Scholastica communicates much about…”
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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Can a publicly pro-homosexual marriage teenager be admitted for Confirmation?
Dr. Peters has a new post on his fine canon law blog, In the Light of the Law. He doesn’t have an open combox over there, and I can understand why. Confirmation and advocacy of ‘gay marriage’ by Dr. Edward … Read More
QUAERITUR: Examination of conscience and “Speaking against priests or consecrated religious”
From a reader: Hello Father! An examination of conscience asks, “Have I spoken against a priest, or against anyone consecrated to God? (This is a sacrilege).” I am not sure what constitutes “speaking against”, but I have made fun of … Read More
More on clerical garb, this time from the Secretary of State
Just recently I answered a question from a reader about clerical dress. This is just in from Andrea Tornielli of Vatican Insider: An internal circular signed by Cardinal Bertone invites all clerics working in the Holy See to wear black … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged cassock, clerical attire
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33 Comments
QUAERITUR: Should EMHCs cleanse their fingers after distribution of Communion?
From a reader: If EMHC are used should they cleanse their fingers of Eucharistic particles after communion? Of course they should! Let an ablution cup or bowl be set somewhere, in advance, so that they can purify their fingers. The … Read More
Card. Dolan at USCCB about HHS mandate: Bishops will “not violate our consciences and not obey what we consider to be something immoral”
From CNS: Conference of Catholic Bishops on HHS Mandate: We Will ‘Not Obey What We Consider to Be Immoral’ (CNSNews.com) – Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, says the Roman Catholic Church will continue to … Read More
United Nations: access to contraception is a “universal human right”
This is what your taxes fund: United Nations Declares Access To Contraception A ‘Universal Human Right’ For the first time, the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) explicitly described family planning as a ‘universal human right.’ In its annual report, the organization … Read More
REQUEST: Images of Mary: Our Lady of the Clergy
Does anyone out there have a larger version of this image? Does anyone have an original of the card which could be scanned? Notre Dame du Clergé … Our Lady of the Clergy. Other LARGE images of Mary depicted as … Read More
Tackling the problem of teaching convincingly what the Church offers about homosexuality
A video of interest HERE.
USCCB: “Celiac Disease, Alcohol Intolerance, and the Church’s Pastoral Response” (Gluten, mustum, etc.)
From the Newsletter of the USCCB’s Liturgy Committee for October: Celiac Disease, Alcohol Intolerance, and the Church’s Pastoral Response Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For those with the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Drill
Tagged alcohol, can. 137, can. 912, CCC 1390, celiac, Celiac disease, concomitance, gluten, low-gluten, mustum
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63 Comments
QUAERITUR: Should priests be appointed for six year terms?
From a reader: I am curious about the appointment of pastors (specifically diocesan priests). The bishop in the diocese I grew up in (usually) assigns pastors for life. The bishop of the diocese I now live in assigns them to … Read More
QUAERITUR: Are priests required to wear clerical dress at all times?
From a reader: Are preist required to wear them at all times? Im sure you’ve been asked this before. I’m a new reader I cant find the answer on your blog. I’ve tried for two months. Can you answer or … Read More
Robert Royal to U.S. Bishops: Be men. Be gentlemen. Be kind. Stop being nice!
From The Catholic Thing: Quo Vadis – O, Bishops? By Robert Royal I am not a big fan of taking the long view. It may sometimes be wise, even necessary, in human terms. But I’m far more attracted by what … Read More
Do you have your 2013 Ordo for the Usus Antiquior?
Remember… Advent is coming…. FAST. Fathers… do you have your 2013 Ordo for the Usus Antiquior as well as for the Novus Ordo. The Roman Rite has two forms. You should have an Ordo for both.
Brick by Brick in Brazil … Indiana. Priest starts up a TLM. People come.
For your Brick by Brick file, Fr. John Hollowell in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis at his blog On The Rock says he has started celebrating Holy Mass in the Usus Antiquior of the Roman Rite… once a week. I quibble … Read More
Beautiful “Adoration of the Magi” by artist Daniel Mitsui
As Christmas approaches, the esteemed artist Daniel Mitsui sent me another print, this time of the Adoration of the Magi. Very nice! A few details. It was inspired by a 15th c. panel by the Master of the AH Monogram. … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Adoration of the Magi, Daniel Mitsui, Magi, millefleur
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11 Comments
Hmmm…
I wonder if this is how Catholics who voted for Obama will feel in a couple months.
New bishop of Lincoln will maintain tradition
From Omaha.com A new take on tradition for incoming Lincoln bishop By Joe Duggan WORLD-HERALD BUREAU LINCOLN — He’s got folk rockers Mumford & Sons and the Avett Brothers on his iPod. He’s on Twitter and Facebook. And he’s passionate … Read More
Ed Peters on civil effects of Church marriages
The Canonical Defender, the distinguished Ed Peters, has some comments on his fine blog In The Light Of The Law about civil consequences of Catholic marriage ceremonies. In the USA marriage ceremonies are also the civil act. In Italy, there … Read More
Russian Orthodox Metropolitan’s grim letter to the new Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury
Here is the Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion’s letter to the new Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury: Dear Brother and Lord Bishop, I would like to extend to you wholehearted congratulations on your election as Head of one of the oldest episcopal … Read More
Figaro on CHARTRES, FRANCE – PENTECOST PILGRIMAGE – Live and on demand VIDEO: “Our two eldest teens marched with me some 15 years ago, and then again, in their turn, their two younger…”
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