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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
Cable guy: Do it yourself!
I have a very long ethernet cable that had broken connectors. It was time to make a change. I have had a cable crimper and tool for a long time and some connectors. Hack off the bad connector. In examining … Read More
The perennial parish pop combo problem
I understand that if a President of the United States is reelected, all cabinet officers resign so that the President can be freer to choose new people. When the Pope dies, virtually all the offices of the Vatican dicasteries cease. … Read More
HELP ALERT! Practical charity needed now! BLOGGERS! HELP!
Via my friend Fr. Finigan (whom I trust absolutely in this regard): I have received a message from a group who help mothers who are tempted to have an abortion. Here is the information: This young girl’s baby is due … Read More
An ironic exercise in contrasts
I am at the moment putting together an article for The Wanderer where the original WDTPRS work was and is done. I wanted to share this tidbit: When Moses came from his meetings with God his face was transformed and … Read More
QUAERITUR: strange things for a First Confession
From a reader: My son recently made his first Confession as part of a Reconciliation service for his entire grade. While they did have individual confessions, there were parts that seemed illicit and possibly invalid. 1. No one was given … Read More
Wed 8 Dec: Holy Day of OBLIGATION. Have a plan!
Also, 8 December is, I believe, a Holy Day of Obligation in most places. It is the Feast/Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Have you made a plan to go to Mass?
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For priests who must sing upcoming TLMs
Reminder to priests who may have to sing a TLM on Sundays and on the feast on Wednesday. PRAYERCAzTs are available. 011 07-12-03 Feast of the Immaculate Conception 012 07-12-04 2nd Sunday of Advent 013 07-12-12 “Gaudete” Sunday, the 3rd … Read More
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Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” intervenes in Croatia
It was apparent not long after 7 July 2007, when Summorum Pontificum was issued, that suddenly all sorts of bishops became intensely interested in implementing the defunct Ecclesia dei adflicta. They right away began talking about “giving permission” and “granting … Read More
QUAERITUR: How to explain devotion to TLM to people who don’t like it
From a reader: Do you have any tips for charitably explaining one’s devotion to the TLM with those members of the Church, who, having attended the TLM in their youth, remember it as something dreadful or imposing? I think this … Read More
Photos of your Advent Wreaths
How about some photos of your Advent wreaths? If you don’t have one, perhaps your parish does.
