Category Archives: Lighter fare

Forget Big Bird! Now it’s Horses and Bayonets!

Posted on 24 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here’s a fun image that just seems to… fit.

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More about liturgical abuses

Posted on 22 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A friend sent this, probably as a gift for this great feast of Sts. Nunilo and Alodia.

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Of Cassius, Caesar, and the Al Smith Dinner

Posted on 19 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If you watch the video of Card. Dolan’s final words and blessing at the end of the Al Smith Dinner (HERE), you will hear him quip in a self-deprecating way that he had hoped that Gov. Christie of New Jersey … Read More →

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POLL: Obama and Romney at Tanagra… er um… Al Smith Dinner

Posted on 18 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Gov. Romney’s speech at the Al Smith Dinner: [wp_youtube]R4Cw-UdQNtw[/wp_youtube] POLLS! [wp_youtube]-Gy3a50vVSk[/wp_youtube] UPDATE: And for the sake of being complete: [wp_youtube]NvuWVPSMf6g[/wp_youtube]

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Wherein Fr. Z gives Sr. Simone Campbell a pass on something really important

Posted on 18 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If communities of women religious have habits, then the women ought to wear them.  Keep in mind that the habits of some groups were/are rooted in the era of their founding.  Keep in mind that some communities don’t have habits … Read More →

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American Woman(priest)

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For your consideration: This was sent to me with reference to an oldie tune: [wp_youtube]gkqfpkTTy2w[/wp_youtube]  

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Fishwrap’s nutty over the Holy See’s ending of “tropes” during the Agnus Dei

Posted on 14 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am sure you have heard this at one point or another… perhaps even too often.  Hitherto in many places, during the last stage of preparation before the distribution of Holy Communion, if the work at the altar was going … Read More →

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A rock band’s Latin Credo

Posted on 13 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I picked this up from Vatican Insider: Ooberfuse have just released a new single. “We explore old truths related to faith using contemporary language” GIORGIO BERNARDELLI MILAN “Credo in unum Deum, patrem, creatorem coeli et terrae, visibilium et invisibilium.” The … Read More →

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Vatican II – WDTPRS POLL

Posted on 12 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was sent this cartoon. True? “Vatican II opened up the Church… and the people left!” The statement in the cartoon is black and white, but it provides grist for civil conversation in the combox. One thing that is interesting … Read More →

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Will you watch the VP debate?

Posted on 11 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been working on a talk I have to give.  But tonight I will take a little time to watch the VP debate. Seriously, I think while Rep. Ryan will use a scalpel when speaking to economic issues, VP … Read More →

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