Category Archives: Lighter fare

Wymynprysts yn Mynnysota

In the Star Tribune, ultra-liberal newspaper of my native place, there is an article about wywmwmnyprysts. It is too long and dull for you, so here are some bits. Let’s have a look with my emphases and comments. Female priests push … Read More

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AIYEEEE! Pyjamahadeen! AIYEEEE!

I saw this on the blog of my friend, His Hermeneuticalness himself, Fr. Tim Finigan (whom I hope to be seeing again after Christmas! … London blognic anyone?).  Check it out! The latest sensation on the Catholic blogosphere is the … Read More

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Star Wars and the History of Vatican II

I think I’ll share this without much commentary of my own. On the blog Vestal Morons a … interesting… case is made. Star Wars and the History of Vatican II Posted on December 4, 2011 by Remus The outrageous but … Read More

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Smoking Bishop and a Cat named Jeoffry

A reader alerted me to this wonderful bit of lore on the blog Spitalfields Life.   Enjoy this with a glass of negus, which it’s something Preserved Killick will know about. Nowadays, we may celebrate Christmas with a glass or four … Read More

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Videos for your amusement and edification

A couple videos: [wp_youtube]UD4VlsLIZfI[/wp_youtube] How many times have I dealt with this? And this… [wp_youtube]z2-GEIWIurA[/wp_youtube]

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Dear Santa….

Remember when I was supposed to be given a Bugatti Veyron for … for… I can’t remember why. A reader sent me a note that Shelby made an even faster car. Piffle, quoth Bugatti. They turned around and topped Shelby. … Read More

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SERIOUS Occupy Wall Street commentary. No, really.

You all know by know how much I admire the Occupy Wall Street movement.  A comedian I never watch seems to esteem them about as much as I do. This is brought to WDTPRSers at the urging of the great … Read More

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Fortune Cookie Alert!

Hmmm…

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One thing NOT to do with the obsolete “Sacramentary”. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

At CNA there is an article picking up on earlier commentary on the USCCB about what to do with the now happily obsolete – that feels so good to write –  copies of the book called the Sacramentary, which has … Read More

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WDTPRS POLL: The Advent Wreath and You

Do you have an Advent Wreath? How about sharing a photo? The combox is open.

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