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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
What the Minnesota Constitution “marriage amendment” is not.
On the November ballot in Minnesota is an amendment to the state constitution which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman. Minnesota is, right now, ground zero in the issue of same-sex marriage. From the St. … Read More
QUAERITUR – For Readers: Religious Life and Debt
I get quite a few email asking for advice/help from people who want to enter religious life, but cannot yet be accepted into a community because they have debts, usually student loans, etc. Do you readers know of any group, … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged debt, religious life
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49 Comments
QUAERITUR: Good prayer books
From a reader: I have been now to a couple excellent confessions where as a suggestion or a penance the priest has asked me to say a particular prayer, “found in my prayer book”. Sorry to say, I do not … Read More
Brick by Brick: New Swiss Bishop gives basilica church to FSSP
A reader sent me some good news: The new bishop of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg, Switzerland, has given the Basilica of Notre Dame in Fribourg, a beautiful and historic church, to the FSSP! [Fraternity of St. Peter] A FSSP priest … Read More
QUAERITUR: Hard-of-hearing priest confessor. Was I absolved?
I love the fact that we have a human dimension to Holy Church. We are a Church of flawed sinners, of weak people susceptible to the attacks and problems of the world the flesh and the devil. Our Lord gave … Read More
Wanna be free? Go to confession!
At the blog of the Gregorian Institute of Benedictine College in Kansas, there is an entry for the Fortnight for Freedom about the importance of returning to the sacrament of penance. In other words: Wanna be free? Go to confession! Let’s … Read More
USCCB responds to group funded by George Soros which issued talking points for newsies to catch out unwary bishops
Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! This is longish, but I think it has to be seen by as many people as possible: Office of Media Relations 3211 Fourth Street NE ? Washington DC 20017 ? 202-541-3200 ? Fax … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Biased Media Coverage, Dogs and Fleas, Fr. Z KUDOS, Linking Back, Our Catholic Identity, Religious Liberty, The Drill, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged Center for American Progress, Faith in Public Life, George Soros, John Gehring, John Podesta
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19 Comments
Rachel Campos-Duffy: In defense of all-male service at the Lord’s altar
From Rachel Campos-Duffy comes this re: altar boys. […] According to the Communications Office of the Diocese of Phoenix, there is growing evidence to support the claim that where altar service is limited to boys, priestly vocations increase. The best … Read More
A POLL provoked by your email! What color of vestments for your funeral?
There is a truly bizarre story coming to me in email about a rumor that His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, is now requiring priests to use either violet or black vestments for funerals rather than … Read More
My preference for concelebration
Every time I post about concelebration and private Masses, interesting discussion evolves. This was sent by a reader. From this Pinterest page, these priests are saying their daily Masses during the annual Chartes Pentecost pilgrimage. On another note, here is … Read More
EAW on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “Safe travels home, Father!”
