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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
Italy Appeals Crucifix Ban
Before his election as Bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict wrote a good deal about the soul of Europe. He was and is concerned that Europe will lose its identity because Europe will reject the Christianity which is at the very … Read More
Boston: diocesan effort to promote confessions
The use of the sacrament of penance, reconciliation has been horribly eroded over the last few decades. Ven. Pius XII said once that the sin of the 20th century was the loss of the sense of sin. Surely that pertains … Read More
Catholic identity must not be checked at the door of the polling booth
From CNA: Catholic identity must not be checked at the door, advise Costa Rican bishops San José, Costa Rica, Jan 27, 2010 / 11:02 pm (CNA).- In light of the upcoming presidential elections in Costa Rica set for February 7, … Read More
A Continuity Revolution
From a reader: A German friend informed me that he just returned from Rome, and on Sat morning there were at least 8 TLM’s at the side altars in San Pietro. I don’t doubt it. And I bet the … Read More
D. Phoenix raises the bar on time and extent of marriage preparation
People have a natural right to marry. Despite that, I have from time to time heard smart people, including priests, opine that while perhaps it ought to be relatively easy to get a divorce, it should be really hard to … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, The Drill
Tagged Bp. Olmstead, D. Phoenix, marriage preparation
154 Comments
154 Comments
Good analysis from John Allen about Pope Benedict’s plan
My friend John L Allen, Jr., the nearly ubiquitous fair-minded columnist for the ulta-dissenting National Catholic Reporter has a piece in Forward, a Jewish daily. Take a look at the full piece, but here is something of interest to WDTPRS … Read More
Catholics and CINO politicians
In the wake of the stunning defeat of a dem in the Massachusetts election, there is a hard-hitting entry on SERVIAM today. What Can Brown Do For You? Scratch Another Pro Abortion CINO! The victory by Scott Brown in Massachusetts tonight … Read More
Hymns versus the actual antiphons designated for Mass in the Roman Rite
There has been some discussion here of late about the Introit v. hymn debate, as well as the general issue of the use of hymns at Mass instead of the actual antiphons designated by Holy Church for use each day. … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged antiphons, GIA, Graduale Romanum, hymns, worship
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24 Comments
Winding up the clock, not turning it back
With a tip of the biretta to the Recovering Choir Director I was guided to The Authentic Update: My emphases and comments: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Some Thoughts About "Turning Back the Clock" I’ve done a lot of reading (mostly … Read More
Obama Administration debates requiring covering of religious symbols for federal funds
Catholics need to fight to keep and clarify a Catholic voice in the public square and the digital continent. A reader alerted me to this entry on the WaPo blog On Faith. It concerns what the Obama Adminstration might impose … Read More
