Category Archives: Linking Back

Anxious NCR editorial – They KNOW they are losing and they are terrified!

Posted on 13 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The ultra-left-wing National Catholic Reporter has an editorial in which they reveal their darkest fear: …the goalposts have shifted in the U.S. episcopacy in the past decade – and they have swerved in a decidedly rightward tilt on both the … Read More →

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A flash from the past…

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

While working on a WDTPRS article for the paper, I rediscovered something I wrote some years back.  I thought some of you might enjoy it…. With all the gorgeous prayers from various ancient Latin sacramentaries at our disposal, was it … Read More →

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McBrien and Novus Ordo refusers: on the same side?

Posted on 5 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Let me give you two "hooks" before we get into the meat of this entry. First, some time ago I posted a question from a reader about some people who arrived at church thinking to find their usual TLM and, … Read More →

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Don’t forget…

Posted on 2 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Don’t forget the PODCAzT about Pius V’s Quo primum.  I’d like to get a few more listeners before it scrolls off the feed. There is also an interesting discussion under that entry as well.

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QUAERITUR: I was supposed to love the TLM, but I hated it!

Posted on 28 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader with my emphases and comments: I’ve been following your blog quite attentively for a few months now and all my reading convinced me that I needed to give the Extraordinary Form of the Mass a try ASAP. … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Justify ad orientem worship in light of GIRM 299

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: I’m a student at ___, studying Psychology and Theology. First off, IMy name’s __, and I’d like to thank you for your blog. I’ve learned a lot that I’ve been able to share with my friends about … Read More →

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Passover

Posted on 8 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Passover begins at sunset. Related issue here.

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The “social” Magisterium and Acton Institute

Posted on 7 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The discussion under another entry, on Fr. Robert Sirico’s excellent letter to Fr. Jenkin’s of Notre Shame, was being led down a rabbit hole by ad hominem interpolations about Fr. Sirico’s own positions and his work with the Acton Institute. … Read More →

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The fruits of a good confession

Posted on 1 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It is nice to be able to post good feedback once in a while. This is from a reader: Well, you’re always asking for good news, so I thought I’d let you know: Thanks to your many postings about it, … Read More →

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A sudden session of sweet silent thought

Posted on 12 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just had a remarkable experience.  It may have been the strength and particular hue of the light in my room right now that triggered it. In a flash a memory flooded back to my conscious mind of standing behind … Read More →

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