Category Archives: My View

The Feeder Feed: snowy and cold edition

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Z-Cam & Radio Sabina,I haven’t posted about the feeder lately. Here are a few of the latest shots. It is cold and snowy here.  As a result the birds are eating a great deal. When don’t they eat a lot? … Read More →

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Some observations about the “memorial” service in Tucson

Posted on 13 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I watched some of the “memorial service” in Tucson last night. Here are some observations. First, we feel pain  and concern for the the people affected. What happened in Tucson was gruesome, maddening, sad, demoralizing, disastrous, and revolting. It was, … Read More →

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What’s in a name? A lot, as it turns out.

Posted on 11 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Once upon a time a couple liberals got really mad at me when I suggested that a Christian saint’s name might be a good thing for their little stupor mundi, rather than the trendy abstraction with an incomprehensible spelling. My … Read More →

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TSA thoughts and vitriol

Posted on 9 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a chance this morning to see some of Fox News Sunday.  One of the guests was Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) I took particular note of one of his statements. Complaining about going through airports, which they have … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Why do deacons distribute Communion? Are they just glorified EMHC’s?

Posted on 3 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: What makes a Deacon an “ordinary” minister of the Eucharist? Is it simply that he is ordained? I tried to ask our local Deacon, and was expecting a more theological treatment, but maybe I was expecting too … Read More →

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Blogs You Might Consider

Posted on 3 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I like bloggers who work and play well with other bloggers. Some don’t, you know. Some bloggers think that others bloggers are competition. I think we can all help each other out. Here are three who have lately caught my … Read More →

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Z-CAM/RADIO SABINA STREAMING TODAY – Rosary in Latin, prayers for Pope Benedict, music, other stuff

Posted on 2 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Z-Cam & Radio Sabina, or “Fr Z TV”. I don’t control the ads.  Sorry.  I use Adblock Plus for Firefox, which works just fine! The stream might get cut off from time to time and I can’t monitor it all … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Stole over chasuble, or “What part of ‘extirpetur’ does Your Excellency not understand?”

Posted on 1 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader asked: Can/Should the stole be worn outside the chasuble by the celebrant during Mass? No. This was obviously asked because some priest out there is wearing his stole over the chasuble.  And I’ll bet all the money in … Read More →

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Blogs You Might Consider

Posted on 28 December 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I like Catholic bloggers who work and play well with other bloggers.  Some don’t, you know.  Some bloggers think that others bloggers are competition.  I think we can all help each other out, instead of being petty. I believe in … Read More →

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Smells and bells and sights and sounds and snow

Posted on 27 December 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yesterday, we had a beautiful solemn TLM at Holy Innocents in Manhattan, the undersigned as celebrant.  Here is a brief sample.  I set up my little camera on a ledge pointed toward the altar just to see what might happen. … Read More →

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