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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “Fr Z — this is an excellent piece. Great teaching. Thanks for this.”
- on “Sometimes the scalpel is the honey.” Wherein Fr. Z rants about “the parable of the wheat and tares”.: “Another thought: sometimes the only one who can successfully use the scalpel on us is ourself. Because ultimately, it is…”
- on “Sometimes the scalpel is the honey.” Wherein Fr. Z rants about “the parable of the wheat and tares”.: “Fr. Z, I appreciate the honesty about yourself. It is a good prayer. May God reward you!”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 37: For awhile…: “Safe travels, Happy Thanksgiving. Now that you are back in the USA, maybe we can get more updates from the…”
- on “Sometimes the scalpel is the honey.” Wherein Fr. Z rants about “the parable of the wheat and tares”.: “I’m finally reading the Divine Comedy. I’m through the Inferno and halfway in the Purgatorio. I often wonder if someone…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
True economic stimulus
Someone sent me this quote. I am not sure of the provenance: Thanks to [Gov. Mike] Huckabee’s call [on his show on FNC] and the response Chick-Fil-A may have managed to gross more money Wednesday than Newsweek lost all of … Read More
Cold-pressed, iced-coffee!
During the summer months I occasionally mention iced-coffee. Did you know that the Wyoming Carmelites have a coffee maker especially for iced-coffee? Ecce! The Bodum Iced-Coffee Maker. It is like a French press. You add the coffee and cold water, stir (always … Read More
USA Gold, as seen by Pres. Obama?
I can hardly wait until the comments that will be added to photos of Pres. Obama receiving Olympic medalists at the White House. Until then: Nooooo… somebody else won that for them. Seriously, …. WDTPRS kudos to the WINNERS. They … Read More
Are you an American Citizen and a Voter?
Check out the USCCB’s “Faithful Citizenship Quiz” if you haven’t seen it already.
Sr. Simone Campbell teamed up with Jon Stewart to degrade our Holy Church on TV
I rarely think “comedian” Jon Stewart is amusing. He has, as a matter of fact, contributed to the coarsening of our culture and he should be ashamed of himself. He is also deeply anti-Catholic, though he hides his bigotry behind … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Fishwrap, Jon Stewart, LCWR, magisterium of nuns, Nuns On The Bus, Sr. Simone Campbell
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38 Comments
RECENT POSTS and THANKS and PRAYERS
First, remember to use the entry… YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS We can help each other out spiritually in our needs and in the aid of others. Now some recent posts as they scroll along. Minnesota Supreme Court rejects ‘Repressed Memory’ … Read More
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects ‘Repressed Memory’ junk-science used against priest
From Media Report: Minn. Supreme Court Rejects ‘Repressed Memory’ Junk Science Against Priest, Media Yawns Last Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court flatly rejected the psychological theory of “repressed memory” as bogus. The Court declared that scientific studies that have tried … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged false accusations, junk science, Media Report, Minnesota, MN Supreme Court, Priests, repressed memory
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29 Comments
Bp. Trautman retires, successor appointed to Diocese of Erie
WDTPRS’s worthy opponent, the Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Bishop of Erie has now officially stepped aside as the shepherd of that portion of the People of God. I extend to His Excellency Bishop Trautman prayerful best wishes for an … Read More
“Chicago values”: Card. George, Archbishop v Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
His Eminence Francis Card. George, Archbishop of Chicago, has published a piece on the archdiocesan website. His Eminence gralloched Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the issue of “Chicago values”. My emphases and comments: Monday, July 30, 2012 Reflections on “Chicago values” … Read More
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Tagged Archd. Chicago, bigotry, Buridan's Ass, Card. George, Chicago, homosexuality, Rahm Emanuel, same-sex marriage, The First Gay President, values
31 Comments
31 Comments
Dems will include same-sex “marriage” plank in their platform at convention
Are you a Catholic who voted for The First Gay President? Think again. From Politico: Democrats are set to include a pro-gay marriage plank in their convention platform for the first time in history, party sources confirm to POLITICO. The … Read More
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Tagged Defense of Marriage, Democrats, marriage, Pres. Obama, same-sex marriage, The Party of Death
29 Comments
29 Comments
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