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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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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Pope Benedict to the world’s bishops about SSPX Bp. Williamson
The intrepid Andrea Tornielli has posted (my translation): At noon on Thursday there will be made public a seven-page letter which Benedict XVI is sending to all the bishops of the Catholic Church to contend with the case of the … Read More
Who was behind the Connecticut legislation?
I understand that the anti-Catholic legislation introduced in the Connecticut Legislature has been put on hold. An interesting detail: The legislation was withdrawn at the request of the one who proposed it. Interesting, no? "But Father! But Father!", you might … Read More
Reese, SJ: middle-ground destroy excess embryos only?
In a Reuters article, Jesuit Thomas Reese, seemingly ready to compromise with the world, has apparently made a suggestion about Pres. Obama’s decision on embryonic stem-cell research. I am not making this up. This is what the Reuters article says. … Read More
Tabula delenda est: Fr. Finigan on The Tablet
His Hermeneuticalness has a very good commentary on The Tablet. Excerpt: Founded in 1840, the Tablet has been through various different hands, being owned by the hierarchy for several decades, sold to a group of laity by Cardinal Hinsley in … Read More
Holy See/Austrian “Convention” signed
According the CNA the Holy See and Austria signed a concordat last Thursday. It was a "Convention Regulating Patrimonial Relations between the Vatican and Austria". hmmm… You don’t suppose …. Could the whole Linz/once Bishop-elect Wagner kerfuffle have been a … Read More
My ultra-portable is dying: info sought
My ultra-portable notebook, which I use on the road, is dying. Does anyone have experience with the HP Mini or the itty-bitty Dell or any of the other really small notebooks?
POUNDING FR. FINIGAN – CONCLUDED
FINAL REPORT BELOW____________ I have been thinking about the recent attacks on His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Finigan in The Tablet. As I think about them, I get irritated all over again. Here is a way to reverse the irritation and inflict … Read More
Did you study your penultimates and antipenultimates?
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Have some good news? Post it!
Folks, there is so much bad news out there and reasons to get worked up, how about an entry for some good news. Good news, please! We need it!
Bp. Finn: Pres. Obama’s Exec. Order on embryonic stem cells
From the Bishop of Kansas City, MO, H.E. Most Rev. Robert Finn. This is published in The Catholic Key. Bishop Finn on President Obama’s Executive Order Kansas City – St. Joseph Bishop Robert W. Finn issued the following statement today … Read More
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