Monthly Archives: November 2013

A lesson from Our Lady in our use of social media.

My good friend, the Dean of Bexley, the PP of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness, Fr Timothy Finigan, has a good post useful for our reflection: The book of meditations which I am using at the moment looks at the person of … Read More

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Reading Francis through Francis

When the liberals gush and gush and ooze about Pope Francis, the most wonderfullest, fluffiest Pope ehvurrrrr, they smear another brush-stroke of paint on the floor as their place in the corner gets smaller and smaller. One of these days, … Read More

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Thanks, once again, to all of you who stayed home rather than vote

He sure can pick ’em. From LifeSite: Gay teen activist honored by Obama charged with sex crimes against a 14-yr-old boy PHOENIX, November 20, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An openly homosexual teenager, who was given a position as an “adviser” to … Read More

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PBJ = RACISM

Here is something for your “You Must Be Joking!” file. From Portland comes this bizarre story. Portland school sees racism in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches [You can’t make this … stuff up.] In an effort to combat perceived discrimination, one Portland … Read More

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Bp. Paprocki performs exorcism after Illinois governor signs same-sex “marriage” bill

First, Fr. Z kudos to Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois. Bishop Paprocki reacted to the evil decision in Illinois in the way that a Catholic bishop can and ought to react: he prayed.  He fought back against the … Read More

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A closing abbey rescued by lay people

Good story from the STrib. Blue Cloud Abbey monastery sold to group of Catholic buyers from South Dakota and Minnesota Article by: CARSON WALKER , Associated Press Updated: November 20, 2013 – 6:50 PM SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Six Catholic … Read More

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Wherein composer James MacMillan writes about aging hippies and Church music.

I would like James MacMillan to set to music Hopkins’ The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo and also Wilbur’s The Christmas Hymn. In the meantime, from The Telegraph, I picked this up. Too much Catholic church music caters to … Read More

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50th anniversary of a death

50 years ago today, the Christian author CS Lewis died. A memorial stone for him will be dedicated today in Westminster Abbey.  

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Where were you?

I think you know what I mean. I have a clear memory.  I was four.  I heard it on the radio in the car… a Desoto… wiht my mother.

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Pope Francis on our having lost the “sense of worship”. Fr. Z rants and suggests.

From Vatican Insider: “A Temple is a place where we gather to worship God, not celebrate a rite” At this morning’s mass in St. Martha’s House the Pope said Christians have lost sight of the meaning of worship: “We go … Read More

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GUEST POST: Because boys “get” seconds.

From a reader: My seventh grade boy and I were going through our Friendly Defender Catholic apologetics cards yesterday.  In trying to appreciate and prove John 21:25 (and why the Sacred Scriptures are really only the highlights of Jesus’ life … Read More

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The “knockout game” and YOU!

Did you hear about the case in Lansing, MI? A teen, who admitted he had done the “knockout game” think several other times, wound up getting shot twice by a man who defended himself with his legally concealed carry weapon. … Read More

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Wm. Oddie and Reading Francis Through Benedict

Over at the Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic weekly, William Oddie has a piece in which he opines on the HUGE letter of support that Pope Francis send to Archbishop Marchetto. You will recall that Archbp. Marchetto has been … Read More

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POLLS: The “AFFORDABLE” Care Act and You!

Here are a couple of POLLS for you readers in these USA. And as you choose your answer, I want you all to remember the Nuns on the Bus, the CHA and Sr. Keehan, and the USCCB, all of whom … Read More

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NYC mayor-elect v. Catholics

From the Catholic League: De Blasio Shuts Out Priests November 21, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s transition committee: Yesterday, Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of 60 New York leaders to his … Read More

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Of catacomb paintings, wymynprysts, and rocks on Mars

My email box is under siege by people who want me to comment on the recently restored ancient Roman fresco that feminists and members of COW… no… the Women’s Ordination Conference… that’s WOC… claim as evidence for the ordination of … Read More

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GUEST POST: 1st Traditional Latin Mass experience – “The highly pastoral nature of the Extraordinary Form.”

From a reader: Over the past 10 years have assisted at a few dozen EF masses. I usually go alone and sometimes with my very Catholic friends, but this weekend I took a group of high school students and their … Read More

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SCOTUS won’t block Texas law on abortion

Form Reuters: U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion law (Reuters) – A split U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to block implementation of a new abortion law in Texas that already has prompted a dozen clinics in the … Read More

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REVIEW: 2014 Ordo for the TLM from the Canons of St. John Cantius

The Canons of St. John Cantius in Chicago sent me a copy of their 2014 Ordo for use with the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Every sacristy needs to have an Ordo for both forms of the Roman Rite! … Read More

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Whaddya gonna call ’em… Whoies?

Many of you are Trekkies.  I suspect many of you are… whaddya gonna call ’em… Whoies? I was over at BBC 4 today to listen to reading of CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters.  Cleese is better.  It is the anniversary of … Read More

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