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Monthly Archives: June 2019
Archd. of Indianapolis says Jesuit school isn’t Catholic
UPDATE 22 June: CNA has more of the back story. HERE UPDATE 21 June: Check out canonist Ed Peters on this story. HERE ___ You may have already seen this, but I’m both glad and sad to post it. This … Read More
#ActonU 2019 Day 1 = Day 3: getting up to speed
Once again I have the pleasure of participating in Acton Institute’s summer event, Acton University, several days of outstanding lectures and meeting people from dozens of countries and varying walks of life and religions. Getting here wasn’t easy this time. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Do we receive also the Holy Spirit in Communion?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, as the solemnity of the Holy Trinity is close ahead, a friend of mine was wondering: if the Trinity can never be split, do we receive the Holy Spirit in the Eucharist? I thought not … Read More
ASK FATHER: Obligation to attend the local parish instead of going somewhere else
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Someone told me that I am bound to attend mass at my territorial parish, even though it is a rule that is not followed by many people. I was told this as reason for why I … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law
Tagged can. 1247, can. 1248, parish
9 Comments
9 Comments
Online Shopping Reminder and BIRETTA PROJECT
Folks, when you shop using Amazon, please consider entering Amazon through the links on this blog. That way I get a small percentage of each sale. The percentage depends on the product. It’s very helpful. Amazon didn’t like that I … Read More
Blistering NRO piece flames the recent USCCB meeting
Beware. This piece from NRO might provoke thoughts that require confession. I’m not kidding. That said, this blistering entry by Declan Leary jabs a serious bruise. Themes: passing v. lasting – passivity and reaction v. activity v. proaction. Let’s … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Pò sì jiù, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged National Review, NRO, USCCB
15 Comments
15 Comments
ASK FATHER: Trying to translate prayers into Latin, but I don’t trust Google
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’m trying to translate a few prayers into Latin, but I don’t trust Google Translate’s accuracy. Is there anything I can do? Let me get this straight… You don’t trust Google? Shhhhhh. C’mon! Why are you … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Latin, Lighter fare
Tagged Latin
8 Comments
8 Comments
Lib ‘c’atholic outcry in … 3… 2… 1
Lib catholics often fall into the camp of those for whom every utterance of Francis is like to an oracle of the 5th apparition of Vishnu. They insist that everything he says and does is of the Magisterium. Anyone who dares … Read More
15-18 July 2019: East Coast Priest Conference in Wheeling, WV – looks good!
I have heard great things from a couple priests about the St. Paul Center’s East Coast Priest Conference. This year, 2019, it is to be held at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, WV, which looks like a really … Read More
Fr Rosica, amazing papal claims, and resignations
Let’s be clear. There is an element among Francis’ most dedicated promoters, channel their inner Rex Mottram and declare nearly every syllable that he utters to be oracular and under the inspiration of the Spirit. Some of them form an … Read More
Georgemartyrfan on Recent report of the “gift of tears” during Mass that was being live streamed: “While part of me wished privacy for this priest, I’m thankful for the reminder for more reverence, sorrow for sins…”
