Category Archives: Just Too Cool

QUAERITUR: Gift for a priest: reversible stole

Posted on 23 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: My friend’s ordination is coming up in a number of months, and I’d like to get him something meaningful and useful. I’m a little short on money, so I have to start planning and saving now. He’s … Read More →

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Bp. Sample on “ad orientem” worship

Posted on 23 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most Rev. Alex Sample of Bishop of Marquette.  ‘Nough said. [wp_youtube]ZIwK2ZXfmpk[/wp_youtube] WDTPRS kudos to Bp. Alex Sample.

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New statue for the Roman Church attacked during rioting

Posted on 23 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During the riots in Rome, some thugs broke into the Church of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus on corner of the via Labicana and the via Merulana. Yes, these are the saints mentioned in the Roman Canon and it is a … Read More →

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The Remnant defends Bp. Robert Finn

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Remnant has an article in defense of Bp. Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph. You learn a lot about a person by what his enemies have to say. The National Catholic Reporter wrote a piece one year after Bishop … Read More →

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Baldichin By Baldichin

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The destruction inflicted on our churches in the name of Vatican II still makes the angels weep. However, a restoration is slowly picking up momentum. Here is a good example. I like to visit the Cathedral if my native place, … Read More →

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The future depends on diocesan priests

Posted on 20 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My good friend Fr B – whom I hope to see soon – sent notice of a gathering of priests and future priests in New Jersey. A group of diocesan priests got together with the mighty Fr Pasley of Mater … Read More →

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Curiouser and curiouser!

Posted on 20 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent a link to a photo of the new Mars Rover, Curiosity, just as it was being sealed into its capsule for the ride to Mars! Another great shot HERE. For more, HERE.

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Some photos and comments and thanks

Posted on 15 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here are some photos I have pulled out of my phone, in no special order. I visited Greenwich the other day and, coming up from the Thames into the great quadrangle I saw this in the pavement.  The birthplace of … Read More →

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New Kindle available in the UK

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Since I am in the London right now, I perked up when I found that the new Kindle from amazon is available in the UK. Here are some USA links and comments on the Kindle I posted elsewhere. I have … Read More →

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Exhibit on the historical inspiration for Capt. Jack Aubrey!

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is for your Just Too Cool folder. BBC reports: Admiral Cochrane artefacts go on display for first time The life of an admiral who inspired the character Jack Aubrey, portrayed in the film Master and Commander, is to form … Read More →

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