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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Archbp. Broglio (Archd. Military) on the Navy Yard shootings
From His Excellency Most Reverend Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services. WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, issued the following statement today on the shootings … Read More
Pope Francis: Things will not return to how they were before.
Pope Francis went to the Basilica of St. John Lateran (his cathedral) to speak with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome. He spoke, again, off the cuff. He took questions. Among the things he said: “The defining aspect of … Read More
California passes non-physician abortion legislation
Abortion is a sacrament of the liberal religion. It is so important to liberals that steps are now being taken to eliminate the need to have doctors perform them. From Townhall: California to Legalize Non-Physician Abortions Want an abortion in … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard at Mass for Sunday? Let us know what it is!
The Vatican II Crisis… applied.
More than one of you have sent links to an article in The New Republic wherein an interesting comparison is made in a discussion of the decline of American orchestras. Here is a taste: […] Dare’s comments were another contribution to … Read More
Posted in Cri de Coeur, Pò sì jiù, Vatican II
Tagged aptum, decorum, decus, orchestras, pulchrum
32 Comments
32 Comments
QUAERITUR: Priest gives Host to woman holding a napkin.
From a reader: Today I was at daily mass at a local parish. At communion, a lady came forward with a napkin and held it out to the priest who was distributing communion. He proceeded to place three or four … Read More
“My son has an assignment …”
From a helpful reader in the NYC area whom I have met with several times: Had to share this with you. You are part of the reason these things happen, your witness to my witness to my sons. As you … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, HONORED GUESTS, Just Too Cool, Reader Feedback
Tagged parenting
9 Comments
9 Comments
QUAERITUR: How to get a people to return to Communion on the tongue?
From a priest (edited): During my retreat the subject of Communion in the hand while standing came up. We were told that we need to instill reverence. Our Lord is so mistreated today. One of the priests said there is … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The future and our choices
Tagged communion by intiction, Communion in the hand, GIRM 390, intinction, kneeling
70 Comments
70 Comments
Summorum Pontificum: Deo gratias! (It’s a cute photo of a baby!)
I called for you to celebrate the anniversary of Summorum Pontificum going into effect. Someone did Pope Benedict proud! I direct your attention to Catholic Cuisine: Deo gratias!
The Pope’s New Renault
Over at Deacon Kandra’s place there is some funny stuff about the Pope’s new car, an old Renault. Earlier this week, the pope got a new set of wheels. And now CNS has collected some priceless reaction: Leave it to the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Francis, Lighter fare
Tagged cars, Pope Francis, Renault, sedia gestatoria
40 Comments
40 Comments
