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Category Archives: Lighter fare
17 Feb 1600: Giordano Bruno burned at the stake
Last night I watched a segment of The Hollow Crown. Series 1 (Richard II, Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Henry V) US HERE – Series 1 UK HERE – Series 2 (Henry VI Part 1, Henry VI Part 2, … Read More
BREAKING Card. Burke NEWS!
In the wake of other news about Card. Burke…. From the often amusing Eye of the Tiber: The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis has named Cardinal Raymond Burke to be the first prefect of the Congregation of Janitorial Services. Francis’ … Read More
“…let him be anathema.”
This quote came up in the combox: A reading from the 13th session of the Council of Trent: “CANON XI.- If any one saith, that faith alone is a sufficient preparation for receiving the sacrament of the most holy Eucharist; let … Read More
Posted in Hard-Identity Catholicism, Lighter fare
Tagged anathema, Council of Trent, faith alone, sola fides
51 Comments
51 Comments
My View For Awhile – Creepy Airport – The Sequel
I’m still trying to get home from Denver. We zipped quickly past the creepy killer demon-eyed death horse. Apparently it is some sort of spirit horse. Blech. Worst check in process anywhere. It was not good on Sunday either. Today, … Read More
CONFLICT! ESCALATION! FORCES MASSING! Will there NEVER be PEACE?
The two smallest nations on earth have squared off: the Vatican City State and the Sovereign Military Order of the Knights of Malta. I understand that San Marino may be readying for its own move. The often amusing Eye … Read More
The Maltese Fiasco – The Movie?
I haven’t yet heard who will star in this new film noir boxoffice buster. Meanwhile, my friend Fr. Murray has a comment at The Catholic Thing. Meltdown in Malta [They should start using The Maltese Fiasco, btw] […] The bishops of Malta have … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Mail from priests, One Man & One Woman
Tagged The Maltese Fiasco
14 Comments
14 Comments
14 January: Happy Feast of the Ass!
Rev. Mr. Greg Kandra reminds us that today is the Feast of the Ass. Wikipedia HERE I wrote about this back in 2012 HERE There are medieval liturgical rites which ought to be revived… not just on this day but … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Feast of the Ass
9 Comments
9 Comments
Variation on the dreaded Christmas gift sweater
This almost needs a caption call. From The Onion: Pope Francis Wearing Sweater Vestments He Got For Christmas Moderation queue is ON, of course.
If “2+2” can equal “5” in theology, then it can also equal “9” and “catfish”
The other day, Jesuit Fr. Antonio Spadaro, who associates himself very closely with the Holy Father, tweeted this: Antics like Cameli’s [HERE] can only be topped by Jesuit Fr. Antonio Spadaro’s tweet yesterday. Theology is not #Mathematics. 2 + 2 in … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Lighter fare, You must be joking!
Tagged Antonio Spadaro, Carl Olsen, nominalism
54 Comments
54 Comments
An Epiphany hymn… differently
From a couple years back… in case you are new around here. On a lighter note for your Epiphany joy, here is an offering from the official Parodohymnodist, the great Fr. Tim Ferguson. He provides an introduction: I was just … Read More
