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- jhogan 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…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1022: “laymen, vagabonds or dirty people”: “@TheCavalierHatherly: Thanks for providing some historical context.”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “One can only imagine the withering comment of the late, great Father John Hunwicke on this poor translation of the…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “I heard a rumor that the Gower nuns may be expanding to Southwest Indiana. I hope it’s true.”
- on 13 May: St. Robert Bellarmine – Pray for us!: “Found a copy on eBay. Bought to read and then donate to our parish library.”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “The monks at Benedictine are so much better than the nuns. They’ve learned to celebrate the TLM, and have it…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “I’ll stick with our Lady on this one. Yes, when she chastises clerics of all levels it’s because they are…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: ““Conservative is one who clings to something” I guess poor St. Paul will now be cancelled: “Therefore, brothers, stand firm…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “Looks like a typical Canadian parish. No men, aging out. Heard of a parish here that had a gathering and…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “Coincidentally I have just noticed the French say “pour vous et pour la multitude””
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
A deacon’s blog suppressed
I want everyone to know about this. This was posted at the blog Protect The Pope, which was run by Deacon Nick Donnelly. Diocese of Lancaster’s statement about Deacon Nick Donnelly BY M DONNELLY, ON MARCH 13TH, 2014 The Bishop’s office … Read More
For the New Evangelization: New Altar Rails!
I have written of Fr. Richard Heilman and the adjustments he is making to the sacred liturgical worship in his parish of St. Mary in Pine Bluff. Remember how he hauled the table altar out of church and switched entirely … Read More
At last the legendary Nakatish Meat Pies
Last night we enjoyed some homemade Meat Pies. It is clear from even 5 minutes in Natchitoches that Meat Pies are thing here.
ASK FATHER: Sign of Cross an abuse during Mass?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Our priest is giving us liturgical direction every Sunday during lent. Last Sunday he said we should not cross ourselves after the confiteor when he says the prayer of absolution. He said this was an abuse and the only time … Read More
Most heresies don’t spring full-grown from the head of Zeus
A priest friend forwarded this from Pat Archbold at the National Catholic Register: The Seven Stages Of Heresy Stage 1. Immoral practice is clearly condemned and anathematized. The eternal salvation of souls is at stake. Some people still do it, … Read More
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Z-Swag: in the wild
One of you readers sent me this photo of Z-Swag, in the wild! It was posted on Twitter as well. After washing, my @fatherz travel mug makes a worthy beer glass (pictured with libation, breviary, etc., on the road) A … Read More
Some misconceptions
Someone sent me a PDF of a flyer from the Diocese of St. Petersburg in Florida promoting a series of talks on Sacrosanctum Concilium. Hopefully the talks will be great. The flyer, however, isn’t so great. There are a … Read More
WDTPRS Wednesday 1st Week of Lent: getting tenderized
Today’s Collect was in the pre-Conciliar Missale for Thursday (not Wednesday) of the 1st Week of Lent, but slightly different. In the Novus Ordo it is somewhat softened. Are you getting used to that now? Devotionem populi tui, quaesumus, Domine, benignus intende, ut, qui per abstinentiam temperantur … Read More
Southern Sojourn
I am in the south, where people eat grits. They really do. I am in a town called “Nákatish”, Louisiana, although it is spelled, Natchitoches. It really is. There is a lovely Minor Basilica here, of the Immaculate Conception. This … Read More
Deacon Sandy rides again!
Remember the 60’s throw-back deacon in Milwaukee? Deacon Sandy? Refresh your memory HERE. Because it’s Lent, and because this guy shouldn’t get a pass, here is a recent video of him in action, reading the Gospel and “preaching”. I am … Read More
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WSJ: Long interview with D. Madison’s happy culture warrior, Bp. Morlino
The the Wisconsin State Journal there is a long interview with His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison (aka “The Extraordinary Ordinary”), occasioned by the approaching 1st anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. Full transcript HERE … Read More
My View For Awhile: Heading South Edition
It isn’t gray to travel when not feeling 100% but, ceteris paribus, I’m in pretty good shape. Small aircraft today, which always leads to that cramped feeling. It is a melancholy day when on FourSquare you become “mayor” of your … Read More
WDTPRS Monday in the 1st Week of Lent (NO)
There are curiosities in this prayer, even controversial things. COLLECT Converte nos, Deus, salutaris noster, et, ut nobis opus quadragesimale proficiat, mentes nostras caelestibus instrue disciplinis. Today’s prayer comes from the Gelasian Sacramentary in the section for prayers from the … Read More
Another request for a prayer
Over the weekend I was feeling poorly, really poorly Friday night and Saturday morning, and was facing a lot of work. I’m much improved, thanks. However, I am not at 100% and I must travel today. I’d appreciate some spiritual … Read More
Lent, Alligators and You – Revisited
Once again, someone wrote to ask me if it is okay to eat alligator on Friday during Lent. Is this a put on? Is this a joke? Of course it’s okay to eat alligator! And crocodile, if you have some. … Read More
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Was there a good point offered during the sermon that you heard for your Sunday Mass? Let us know. GOOD points. Thanks.
FRANCE: Dead and Not-Yet-Dead Unions!
I saw an alarmingly amusing story at Charisma News: Marriage Equality Takes Deadly Twist: Woman to Marry Deceased Fiancé President François Hollande has allowed a French woman to marry her dead fiancé, under a little-known law dating back 55 years. … Read More
URGENT: 9 March – change your clocks in these USA
It is “spring forward” time again. You get to lose an hour of sleep tonight or risk missing Mass in the morning. Reset your clocks tonight before going to bed. Most smart phones will do this automatically. I use mine … Read More
VIDEO: Sermon for Archbishop Sample’s 1st Pontifical Mass – MUST SEE
“When Summorum Pontificum came out, and the Holy Father said this is one of the forms of the Latin Rite, the Extraordinary Form, I said ‘I’m a bishop of the Church, I must know this rite!’ And I encourage my … Read More
jhogan 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…”
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