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- Gregg the Obscure on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 11th Ordinary): “Father clarified parts of the Gospel reading. “Jesus’ heart was moved with pity” is much more visceral in the original,…”
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- on Leo XIV to priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: “He could have made strides to bring back the Orthodox but he made the same mistake of previous Popes. He…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
Do you have your 2018 Ordo?
It’s that time of year again. Time to get your 2018 ORDO. The new liturgical year begins with Advent on 3 December.canons “Ordo” is a short way of referring to the booklet called Ordo divini officii recitandi sacrique peragendi” or else … Read More
CHICAGO 18 Nov: 1st Traditional Latin Mass at great North Side church in almost 60 years
The north side of Chicago has massive and venerable Polish churches. Some have languished and were in danger of closure, such as St. John Cantius and St. Mary of the Angels. What revived them? Traditional Catholic liturgy and teaching. I … Read More
Stir Up Sunday and Advent is coming! GET READY!
Advent is upon us soon. The Last Sunday of the Year is 26 November. That is “Stir Up Sunday“, when you should prepare your Christmas puddings. Think about getting your Christmas shopping done early. First, remember always… always… to use … Read More
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Tagged ADVENT, Stir Up Sunday
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NEW BOOKS about the Seven Deadly Sins and answers to Protestant objections to the Faith
I get quite a few books. Two grabbed my special attention. Remember, you eventually will do some shopping for Christmas. Yes, I know it’s early, but I like to get mine done early so I don’t have to worry about … Read More
CD of ADVENT music by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles
First, even as Advent draws nearer and nearer, fix it in your mind to do your online shopping using my search box on the side bar! Time flies. I like to get my shopping done well in advance so … Read More
London Oratory School Schola – USA TOUR – 22-29 October 2017
Here is a great opportunity, not only to experience a great Catholic boys choir, but also to SUPPORT a great Catholic boys choir! There are both Masses and concerts. Take note. The Schola Cantorum of The London Oratory School
New Book about Galileo!
I’m pretty excited about this book and I haven’t even gotten into it yet! I’ve read a lot about Galileo over the years. This looks good. I like that “in context” part. The book doesn’t just deal with issues, but … Read More
A great book for your celebration of Martin Luther!
As we approach LutherFest, I’d like to remind you all of a truly informative and engaging book. This collection of essays is helpful. Luther and His Progeny: 500 Years of Protestantism and Its Consequences for Church, State, and Society US HERE – … Read More
Spiffy new Christmas Music disc from the Dominican Sisters of Mary
Lots of groups are coming out with sacred music discs these days. GREAT! Well in advance of the Advent/Christmas season, the Dominican Sisters of Mary in Ann Arbor, MI have a new Christmas music disc. They are celebrating their own 20th … Read More
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Gregg the Obscure on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 11th Ordinary): “Father clarified parts of the Gospel reading. “Jesus’ heart was moved with pity” is much more visceral in the original,…”
