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- Geoffrey on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “I dare say “to live the communion” of the Church would definitely include not consecrating bishops in direct violation of…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “When the SSPX first announced they were only allowing five months to work things out with Rome before pulling the…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1646: We have to move on.: “The polished stones on your Mom’s Stuff Page reminded me of Rev 21:19-20, And the foundations of the wall of…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “@James C and WVC: I would more or less align myself with the view given here: https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-sspx-consecrations-separatism-is.html?m=1 I also disagree…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Meanwhile I’m watching a video on YouTube posted two days ago by a Detroit news station about the Archdiocese’s restructuring…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “@R2D (and maybe others) – the way you put it is as if “obedience” is *the* principal virtue. What about…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “The Vatican is dealing with the SSPX and the Germans in pretty much the same way. Letters, warnings… patience and…”
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Category Archives: Linking Back
In justice to Card. O’Malley of Boston on the foot-washing issue
I received this from a reader: I thought I’d bring to your attention yesterday’s post on [Boston’s Archbishop] Cardinal O’Malley’s blog. It seems every Holy Week the issue of the washing of women’s feet comes up and the Cardinal is ALWAYS … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Linking Back
Tagged Card. O'Malley, foot washing, holy thursday, rubrics
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22 Comments
Merry del Val revisited; sundry digressions on Ratzinger and Horace and The Cardinal
Once upon a time the Secretary of State was not at the top of the heap in the Vatican Curia. Then came Pope Paul VI. To gain some historical perspective be sure to check the piece about Card. Merry del … Read More
Lyrics for “Aging Hippie Paradise”
Several readers asked for the lyrics to the hit song "Aging Hippie Paradise" sung by the liturgical rapper ZUHLIO. I have updated the original entry…. FYI.
Dumb liberal idea #3464: Removing Holy Water during Lent
I noticed at Bonfire of the Vanities an entry profoundly dopey idea of removing Holy Water from fonts at the entrances of churches during Lent. I have written about this really dumb idea several times. Empty holy water fonts during … Read More
The kerfuffle in Thiberville, France seems to be resolved, for now
I read on Fratres that the dust up in France over the replacement of a pastor (who coincidentally celebrated Mass with the 1962 Missale Romanum) is, for the time being resolved… in favor of the people who wanted the pastor … Read More
WSJ picks up on Catholic Hospitals vs. the Bishops
The Wall Street Journal has a piece today entitled: Catholic Hospitals vs. the Bishops Administrators shop for theologians to support practices that conflict with church teachings. It is by Anne Hendershott is professor of urban studies at the King’s College … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Linking Back
Tagged magisterium of nuns, Wall Street Journal
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Pro-death politician refused Communion
You probably already read this story last May, but here it is again, to refresh your memory. A reader, PR of Adelaide, alerted me to the following from Ille Curator News Service. I have a few qualms about the details … Read More
POLL ALERT! “What If We Just Said ‘FINALLY!'”?
As a response to an entry, one of you readers came up with a great idea: "What If We Just Said ‘FINALLY’!" about the new translation of the Roman Missal. And there is a fun POLL! UPDATE 5 Dec 0018: … Read More
Hey L.A. Times! You owe a correction and apology!
I picked this up from the young Papist with my emphases and comments: Memo to the Los Angeles Times: fire Kim Geiger, and fire her editor while you are at it. The Catholic News Agency has identified this article published … Read More
The enemy of my enemy?
The wonderful and persistent Anna Arco of England’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, has an amusing observation about Mo Dowd’s Sunday contribution to anti-Catholic bigotry. Thus, Anna: It is a rare occasion that finds Fr John Zuhlsdorf of What … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, The Drill
Tagged America, Anna Arco, Maureen Dowd, Michael Sean Winters
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12 Comments
Geoffrey on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “I dare say “to live the communion” of the Church would definitely include not consecrating bishops in direct violation of…”
