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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “Probably a seagull. Rome is full of them. Rats with wings.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “I wonder what kind of beautiful bird that is in the picture.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1222 – rubber ducky: “[caption id="attachment_123903" align="alignright" width="120"]Nice people! Great service![/caption]Get some great chess stuff. I played Duck Chess for the first time a…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “i wholeheartedly agree about Batman. I think there was a glitch in the mention about the late Cdl. Pell. such…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1217 – “Why”, you may be asking? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Three dioceses? What’s the third? Rockville Center starts at the Nassau/Queens border with D. Brooklyn.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “AdamWest, YES. I was appalled when in the “new” batman series, Batman was in bed with a woman Reporter. (If…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1217 – “Why”, you may be asking? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “I am truly amazed that “Soupy” Cupich even bothered to make a stab at pretending there was a “reason” in…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1219 – on the other hand…: “a Vatican decree on illegal entry into the Vatican is out: 1 to 4 years in prison and a 25…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “Black to move and mate in 3. [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Holy Family (N.O. Baptism of the Lord) 2025: “At my local NO parish, we had 2 catechumens come in for the first time. They were ceremonially welcomed (“what…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Holy Family (N.O. Baptism of the Lord) 2025: “first and foremost, your observation about the young Lord at the Temple is priceless. attendance at the Cathedral’s 1230 today…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Holy Family (N.O. Baptism of the Lord) 2025: “When we don’t live up to our baptismal mission we put our salvation at risk.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1220: “Black to move and mate in 5. 1. … Qh4 2. g3 Ng5+ 3. Kg2 (if Bxg5 then 4. Qe4#)…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1218 – I’m confused.: ““The objective of the formation of the candidate for the priesthood in the affective-sexual sphere is the ability to accept…”
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
We are on one side of the threshold we shall soon cross.
Today in our Roman Rite it is the last day of the liturgical year. We are on one side of the threshold. We cross over soon. Of Advent, the holy bishop of Milan St. Charles Borromeo (+1584) said: “Like a … Read More
GUEST POST: “…and my wife said, ‘But that’s a good thing!'”
From a reader: Since you like to hear of such things…my wife and I are “reverts”. For about a year now. Last year we made a pact to not miss mass for all of advent, which started us down the … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, HONORED GUESTS
Tagged confession, reconciliation, sacrament of penance
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11 Comments
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for December
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for December Vatican City, 29 November 2013 (VIS) – Pope Francis’ general prayer intention for December is: “That children who are victims of abandonment or violence may find the love and protection they need”. His mission … Read More
Thai-ing one on!
I lunched with a priest friend today. We chose Thai. I almost didn’t go in because the restaurant had one of those vile signs against CCW on the door. I’ll probably not go back. That said, my friend thought I … Read More
VIDEO: UPDATE – Abortion wymyn physically attack men praying in front of cathedral of Buenos Aires
“The culture war is real….” A tip of the biretta to my friend Fr. Finigan. Father writes: I was moved by this video of young men protecting the Cathedral of San Juan in Argentina. Pro-abortionists provoke them with various insults and … Read More
Fewer Catholics schedule funerals for their dead
A tip of the biretta to Pewsitter for this piece from the Worcester Telegram: Bishop McManus worried that some omit funeral Masses WORCESTER — Bishop Robert J. McManus is expressing concern that Central Massachusetts Roman Catholics are not scheduling funeral … Read More
FLORENCE: Dominicans to leave San Marco. Signs of the Times?
The last friar should turn off the lights. It seems that the last four Dominicans left at the famous San Marco (where the Beato Angelico rooms are) are leaving, transferring their flag to Santa Maria Novella. Thus, the centuries old … Read More
Italian rumor mill: Pope sneaks out to help the poor.
You may be seeing in days ahead some reports that Pope Francis sneaks out of the Vatican to help the poor. I saw this at AffariItaliani (my translation): Papa Bergoglio? La notte esce di nascosto per aiutare i poveri Pope Bergoglio? … Read More
Evangelii gaudium 54 (“trickle-down economics”). Significant translation error changed meaning.
I have mentioned that people have raised translation problems with the new Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii gaudium. I posted under another entry about problems with par. 54, which in the English translation mentions “trickle-down” economics. Since that other post delved into more … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged EG 54, Evangelii gaudium, Pope Francis, por si’ mismo, trickle-down economics
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59 Comments
Scotland: priests attacked
From the Scottish Catholic Observer: Priests under attack By Ian Dunn and Martin Dunlop An arson blaze and robberies show that Scotland’s priests are, once again, being targeted by opportunistic criminals. [Again?!?] Priests in Scotland are increasingly living in fear … Read More
Solemn Mass ’45 style!
A reader sent me a note with a link to a movie (the whole thing on YouTube) called Christmas Holiday 1944. From about minute 18 you will find a Solemn Mass. Very nice. New Evangelization! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UFSZay18go&feature=player_embedded
The Forbidden Rite
A reader sent the following enthusiastic filmette: Be the Maquis!
VIDEO: Fr. Sirico of Acton Institute reacts to Evangelii gaudium
Fr. Robert Sirico of Acton Institute has a video with a reaction to Pope Francis’ Evangelii gaudium. He has sincere questions for the Pope. This is useful. Also useful is a short excerpt from the series Poverty Cure which explores the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Francis
Tagged Acton Institute, Evangelii gaudium, Fr. Robert Sirico, free markets
11 Comments
11 Comments
Evangelii gaudium 54 and the attack on “trickle down” economics
There is a controversial paragraph in Evangelii gaudium in which the Pope seems to be attacking “trickle-down” economics. 54. In this context, some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, encouraged by a free market, will … Read More
Posted in Dogs and Fleas, Francis, Liberals, The Drill
Tagged EG 54, Pope Francis, Rush Limbaugh, Samuel Gregg, statism, trickle-down economics
49 Comments
49 Comments
For once I’m on Obama’s side!
I have decided not to be worked up about the Obama regime downgrading relations with the Holy See by closing the embassy building. After all, Pope Francis is downgrading his own relations with the Holy See, by planning to devolve … Read More
QUAERITUR: Babies at Mass revisited. “What should we do?”
From a readerette: When my husband asked me what I would like for Christmas this year, I said, “I would like for our family to attend a Latin Mass.” (I think that will be my response when he asks what … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged babies, infants, Mass
77 Comments
77 Comments
Thanksgiving and You
I am grateful for all of you who frequent this blog. Tomorrow, US Thanksgiving Day, I will say Mass for the intention of my benefactors (donors, wishlist senders, etc), for whom I am doubly grateful. Just wanted you to know. … Read More
Will Comet ISON survive tomorrow’s brush with the Sun? UPDATE to the UPDATE!
From Astronomy Pic of the Day, which I check every day. Click for a visit. Will Comet ISON survive tomorrow’s close encounter with the Sun? Approaching to within a solar diameter of the Sun’s surface, the fate of one of the most unusual … Read More
Francis has succeeded in doing what no Pope has ever done: divide the ‘c’atholic Left
Read reactions and analysis of Evangelii gaudium and you will quickly see that the catholic Left’s take on the Apostolic Exhortation inexorably veers into “Isn’t it great that the Pope hates traditionalists? He’s one of us!” Heh heh. Not so much. … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Lighter fare, The Drill, Women Religious
Tagged Evangelii gaudium, feminists, Fishwrap, LCWR, NSR, Pope Francis, women's ordination
26 Comments
26 Comments
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1221 – mistreated: “Probably a seagull. Rome is full of them. Rats with wings.”
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