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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
China (PRC): Government Bishop excommunicated by can. 1382
From VIS/News.va: Statement of the Holy See on the Episcopal Ordination in the Diocese of Shantou (Mainland China) [Note the distinction of “mainland”. The Holy See has diplomatic relations with Taiwan at a higher level than with the PRC.] The … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices
Tagged can. 1382, China, D. of Shantou
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The Bonaventuran Pope of Christian Unity
I posted this back in 2006 about how the “Pope of Christian Unity” is influenced by St. Bonaventure. A few years have passed, so I think this should be reviewed and verified: Are you looking for insight into how Pope … Read More
The story of a Vietnamese priest
Could it be that we are heading for something like this, even in our lifetime? Here is a story from CNA with my emphases. The desperate plight of Catholics in Vietnam – one priest’s story By Alan Holdren and David … Read More
QUAERITUR: Coming back to the Church after falling far away
From a reader, edited: I was raised catholic and as so many have fallen away from the church, unfortunately very far. I am trying to find my way back and am wondering what suggestions you would give as a place … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged fallen away Catholics, reversion
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Ireland: Law proposed to force priests to break the Seal of Confession
Biretta tips to Fr. Blake and to Sancte Pater who lead me to this story at The Irish Catholic and elsewhere. Government proposal to break the seal of confession is without precedent Thu, 14/07/2011 – 15:34 The Taoiseach, the Minister … Read More
QUAERITUR: “our sacrifice” and “my sacrifice and yours”
From a reader, edited: I sometimes wonder about the part of the prayer of the priest at Mass which goes “Pray, Brethren, that our sacrifice will be acceptable to the Lord our God.” And to which the people respond (I … Read More
Holy Mass “free of time or geography”
In Patrick O’Brian’s The Fortune of War Capt. Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are prisoners of war in Boston. At one point, Stephen goes to Sunday Mass, though he is running a bit late! He hurried into his clothes, … Read More
HE > I
I have been quoting 1 Peter 5: 8-9 these days, and I believe for good reason. Repetita iuvant: “Be sober, be watchful! For your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goes about seeking someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast … Read More
Posted in Non Nobis and Te Deum, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged 1 Peter 5:8-9, celebrity, John 3:30, Saul
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Austria… poor Austria: scrub priests rebel
From CWN. My emphases and comments. Over 300 Austrian priests join ‘Call to Disobedience’ Catholic World News July 13, 2011 Over 300 of Austria’s 4,200 priests have pledged to take part in Aufruf zum Ungehorsam (Call to Disobedience), an initiative … Read More
Chinese bishops siezed in advance of another illicit consecration
A reader clued me into a story about another potential ecclesial train-wreck in poor China. From Sino Daily we read this, which originated with AFP: Chinese bishops ‘taken away’ by police: report (AFP) – 1 day ago VATICAN CITY — … Read More
