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Daily Archives: 1 August 2014
Qapla’! INTERNET PRAYER UPDATE: KLINGON (AUDIO)
Just when I was on a high from getting the Japanese version of the famed “Internet Prayer” – Qapla’! – my spies came through with an audio recording in KLINGON! Maybe they finally got that old sub-space communication array fixed. … Read More
INTERNET PRAYER UPDATE: JAPANESE!
The other day I reported that I finally had an Tagalog audio recording of the now well-known “Internet Prayer”. HERE At that time I said that I was still waiting for a Japanese version. One of you came through! Thanks! … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Our Catholic Identity, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Internet Prayer, Japanese
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Ebola Virus – No worries! Right?
I hear that victims of the highly infectious and contagious Ebola Virus are being brought to these United States. Pray for these poor people. It’ll be the first time this deadly and highly infectious and contagious virus will be … Read More
Posted in Global Killer Asteroid Questions, Lighter fare, Semper Paratus
Tagged Ebola, Ebola virus, Pres. Obama, Tom Clancy
21 Comments
21 Comments
ASK FATHER: Should I attend or avoid a civil marriage of a Catholic?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it wrong for a Catholic to attend a wedding that is a civil ceremony only….even if she is my sister? I know you are very busy…answer if you can…I apologize for asking a question that … Read More
First of the month “thanks” to donors and senders
Here’s a quick note of thanks to those of you who have regularly contributed donations especially through the monthly “subscription” feature. You are a real boost to me. Thanks. Since it is the first of the month, if this blog … Read More
VIDEO 1950 – Pontifical Mass in Westminster Cathedral
A reader sent me a link to some 1950 Pathé film of a Pontifical Mass in Westminster Cathedral, London. Check out the TWO cappa recessional at about 5:15. It skips around a lot and there are patches with no audio, but … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged cappa magna, Pontifical Mass, Westminster Cathedral
15 Comments
15 Comments
Cong. for Worship considers (’bout time) more dignified “Sign of Peace”. POLL
I have posted polls about your feelings about the “Sign of Peace” during the Novus Ordo. I saw this today at CNA: Vatican announces desire for more restrained sign of peace at Mass Vatican City, Jul 31, 2014 / 05:01 … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, POLLS
Tagged sign of peace
54 Comments
54 Comments
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. Catholic Encyclopedia St. Francis, as you know, repaired three chapels. The third was popularly called the Portiuncula or the Little Portion, dedicated to St. Mary of the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged indulgences, Portiuncula
6 Comments
6 Comments
Chris Garton-Zavesky on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 19th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 27th Ordinary): “We had an external solemnity: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Blunt descriptions of the time period: “Protestant Revolt”;…”
