In churchy news…
We are all glad that Notre-Dame de Paris is open again and that the bells are ringing. But, that altar… and ambo… and… what the….?!?
More expensive horrors for Notre Dame: chalices you can’t hold properly; ciboriums that will topple over with one tapp; a thurible that won’t chuff; cruets that will definitely dribble; an incense boat that looks like a school dinner gravy jug. Ugly, ugly, ugly. pic.twitter.com/xP4RuunHwu
— Peter Anthony (@FrPeterAnthony) December 3, 2024
This is interesting… though I think another famous “world leader” is skipping the event.
BREAKING: President Donald Trump to travel to Paris for re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral: ‘It will be a very special day’
Our president honoring Mother Mary once again. This is huge!
Virgen Mary, Mother of God, pray for Trump and Our Nation ?? pic.twitter.com/45vuYuTp7z
— Catholics for Catholics ?? (@CforCatholics) December 3, 2024
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And…
There is a good story at CNA about the Benedictines nuns from Gower Abbey in Missouri (reminder: wonderful music CDs and Sr. Wilhelmina) expanding to an old abbey in English. A good read. HERE
Lifesite says that there was/is indeed a document on Francis’ desk which he declined to sign after a conversation with a friend. It seem that Robert Moynihan was the source behind the Lifesite piece.
And….
Syrian jihadists in Aleppo have threatened to behead the Greek Orthodox Bishop, Ephraim Maalouli.
He responded by saying he is not afraid and will not leave Aleppo or abandon the city’s Christians! pic.twitter.com/9mK5CWP19d
— Dr. Maalouf ? (@realMaalouf) December 2, 2024
In chessy news… HERE
White to move and mate in 2.
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White to move and mate in 2.
[NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.]
I’m just starting to watch the coverage of Game 7.
If Starfleet Medical is missing some of their scanners and other 23rd/24th Century surgical devices, I think they should take a look in the Notre Dame sacristy…
God be with the good bishop and spare him.
The Sisters have great music. Diocese are going bankrupt and orders are wrapping it all up permanently. These groups are growing. It’s almost like the old way worked!!
Surely in addition to this new set commemorating the occasion, the treasury of the sacristy at Notre Dame still contains plenty of alternatives? I didn’t hear that the altar goods were destroyed in the fire but perhaps you can correct me.
Re the new “softball on a chain” thurible. As a former thurifer, I pity the poor thurifer that has to handle that contraption.
Let us pray for Bishop Ephraim, that the Lord may keep him safe.
Regarding the liturgical vessels: if you thought the new altar is horrid, you’ll be in for a surprise.