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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
Bp. Morlino (D. Madison) – super sermon to converts about “moralistic therapeutic deism”
His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, gave a super sermon to converts who will enter the Church at Easter. It was for the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent. Here is a phrase … Read More
Of TEOTWAWKI, Your Black Unconfessed Sins, and You
People sometimes think, “Oh, those poor people. That could never happen here.” And then it does. The people in Russia who had the encounter with the bus-size exploding meteor, got up that day just like you did. Remember that … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can I eat insect parts on Fridays?
Since the topic came up elsewhere, I thought it a good idea to revive this question from a reader and repost it: From a reader: Do insect products count as meat products, and therefore prohibited on Fridays and other days … Read More
A dialogue of Our Lord and the editior of the National Schismatic Reporter
My friend Fr. Martin Fox, distinguished priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on his blog The Bonfire of the Vanities has today an instructive dialogue between Our Lord and the editor of the Fishwrap, the National Schismatic Reporter, Tom Fox (Greek … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Lighter fare, Mail from priests, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Fishwrap, Fox, Herod, National Schismatic Reporter
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Benedict XVI on Vatican II: Council of the Fathers v. Council of the Media
Today during his annual meeting with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome, of which Benedict is still the Bishop, the Holy Father spoke about the Second Vatican Council. Not my translation, but my emphases and comments: [T]here was the … Read More
Bp. Sample’s great Pastoral Letter on Sacred Music
My old friend now-Archbishop Alex Sample, before his translation to Portland, issued a Pastoral Letter on Sacred Music for the Diocese of Marquette. It is called “Rejoice in the Lord” and it is a hit. First, remember his spectacular sermon … Read More
HEY LATIN STUDENTS! Conventiculum Viomingense (very cool)
The other day I shared a photo of the Wyoming Catholic College display at the Legatus Summit. This was one of the t-shirts. Is that cool, or what? And now comes this! CONVENTICULUM VIOMINGENSE We are happy to … Read More
Remember! Fast and abstinence! What’s your plan?
What are you all having for your meals today? I had no breakfast. I plan on vegetable soup and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch and for supper salad of mixed greens and oil and vinegar.
Card. Burke on the application of can. 915
Raymond Card. Burke, Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, is probably the expert on can. 915. I picked this up from EWTN: Cardinal says no communion for Irish politicians who support abortion As the Irish parliament considers legalizing some abortions, Cardinal … Read More
Tough talk about the Second Vatican Council – not pretty
Sandro Magister has an intriguing piece today about the Second Vatican Council and the possibility of reconciliation of the SSPX. It might upset some people. I think that some parts make sense. A few bits from the larger piece… The … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, The Drill, The future and our choices, Vatican II
Tagged Second Vatican Council, SSPX, Vatican II
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