Daily Archives: 10 November 2017

Happy 242nd Birthday, USMC!

Raising a glass. ‘rah! Carrying this with me today…

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Rereading “Lord Of The World” by Robert Hugh Benson – Brrrrr!

I am once again – after many years – into the dystopian and prophetic Lord Of The World by Robert Hugh Benson. A taste: “Briefly,” [Mr. Templeton] said, “there are three forces–Catholicism, Humanitarianism, and the Eastern religions. About the third I cannot prophesy, … Read More

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More about photos during Mass and Pope Francis’ admonisment

The other day Pope Francis spoke out again taking photos at Mass or other liturgical moments. Greg DiPippo at NLM has a good piece about this HERE. He makes the distinction between this… And this… I would add any of … Read More

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A “tour de force” about Protestants and Martin Luther

One priest in an email to me referred to this as a “tour de force” about Protestants and Martin Luther. All I can say is… “Whew!” Go to Crisis and read “Calling a Spade a Spade” by Angelo Stagnaro. Sample: I … Read More

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ACTION ITEM – Petitions in Support of @BishopMorlino @MadisonDiocese

UPDATE 10 Nov: See Church Militant… but before you do that… sign the petitions! First, at LifeSite…. HERE    [as I write – 5253] Then, at Change… HERE    [as I write – 5,469] C’MON!! ___ Originally on: Nov 4, 2017 If you are not up … Read More

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@JamesMartinSJ and “downward-facing dog”

In 2015 Pope Francis said: “You can take a million catechetical courses, a million courses in spirituality, a million courses in yoga, Zen and all these things. But all of this will never be able to give you the freedom” … Read More

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