Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

Here are President Bush’s remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.  My emphases and comments. Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C.8:33 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for the gracious welcome. Austin, thanks for your kind introduction. Thanks for giving me this … Read More →

Here is a good piece by Kathleen Parker of National Review, with my emphases and comments. April 18, 2008, 0:00 a.m. ‘Out of Step’ In praise of criticism. By Kathleen Parker Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the U.S. has afforded … Read More →

First, let me say that I don’t know much about US or diplomatic protocol for visits and departures by heads of state, but I thought Vice President Cheney and his wife staying for the until the papal airplane actually pulled … Read More →

I am still digesting. Are you still digesting? Such rich fare over the last few days.  

 Here is the text of the Holy Father’s sermon for his Holy Mass in The Bronx, in NYC.  My emphases and comments:  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the Gospel we have just heard, Jesus tells his Apostles to … Read More →

I will post some comments on the Holy Father’s Mass as it progresses.  I sincerely hope it will be fruitful for all who follow it! As soon as the Holy Father finishes his sermon, I will post it in another … Read More →

One year ago, a pivotal figure for liturgy and sacred music in the American, indeed international Church died.  Msgr. Richard J. Schuler’s first anniversay is today. I humbly ask that you say a prayer today for the respose of his … Read More →

From and California Catholic Daily and Sancte Pater where WDTPRS’s photoshopper Vincenzo holds forth, we have news of this stunningly dopey move on the part of a member of the US Senate. Sen. Barbara Boxer holds up resolution welcoming Benedict … Read More →

Several readers yesterday sent me e-mails about something that our friends over at Rorate have finally posted on. I hesitated to post about this today, but in retrospect, I think it oughtt o be put out there, but with my … Read More →

Check out Orbis Catholicus for photos of H.E. Card. Castrillon Hoyos Pontifical TLM in Rome. A sample or two.