Daily Archives: 23 January 2014

“Theme Mass” hijinx

For your Say The Black – Do The Red file comes this from the sometimes amusing Eye of the Tiber: San Francisco, CA–Citing a lack of time and energy, as well as feeling the “total absence of the liturgical muse,” … Read More

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The Feeder Feed: Newly discovered ancient Byzantine edition

A reader sent me a link to an article at The Mail about a newly discovered mosaic floor of a 1500 year-old Byzantine church some 30 miles south of Tel Aviv, Israel. There are lots of photos available, but here is … Read More

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Fr. Hunwicke on “The Big Lie”

I hope hereby to draw the readership’s attention to the blog of Fr. John Hunwicke, Mutual Enrichment (olim “Liturgical Notes“).  In particular Fr. Hunwicke posted two entries: (Crypto)Lefebvrianism (1) Lefebvrianism (2) Since I have often been – much to my … Read More

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Amusing, in a nauseating, slimy way.

Any time I come into even tangential contact with MSNBC I feel the need for a shower. This, however, shows just how blinkered those blighters are.  From Examiner.com: MSNBC host shocked to learn Pope Francis opposes abortion For liberals, abortion … Read More

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Sad. Was this inevitable?

The fruits of Vatican II continue to enrich our lives. From Clerical Whispers: Oldest Benedictine convent in United States to close The members of the oldest Benedictine convent in the United States have decided to close their convent, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. St. … Read More

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VIDEO: Brit Hume’s super opinion piece on abortion

Last night I heard Brit Hume’s opinion piece on FNC.  I am glad there is a video. Do have a watch.  It is worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEs4pD9Dn14&feature=player_embedded

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POLL: Heroes 1 and You

I saw this on Facebook. I would have made other choices for role models.  Maybe I will in another post…. interesting idea…. For now… How about a Poll! Pick your best choice and give your explanation in the combox:   … Read More

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