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- prayfatima on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “Another thing that should not be equated as humility is: plainness. What happens with plainness in things like the priest’s…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “The mere fact of appointing such “delegates” for different regions of the diocese is a hopeful sign: if the object…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “I heard, ages ago from some forgotten wise soul: a priest can deliver great homilies without himself being brilliant: he…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “The “celebrity priest” trend is a cancer in the Church. When we live in a social media culture in which…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “There are a lot of different kinds of priests, the intellectual, the charismatic, the practical, the fiery, the calm, the…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “I think it unwise to “classify” priests. I have found from experience that a good priest is not necessarily a…”
- on 29 August – The Beheading of John the Baptist: Corruption exposed and the “brass ring” revealed: “To whom should I go to ask for advice? This is always an important question, whether we are seeking guidance…”
- on 29 August – The Beheading of John the Baptist: Corruption exposed and the “brass ring” revealed: “At Mass this morning the priest gave a wonderful homily of a metaphor contained in the story of the beheading…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
NEW WDTPRS COFFEE MUG: Universae Ecclesiae edition
It has been a while since I have offered a different WDTPRS mug for your consumption of Mystic Monk Coffee or Tea. Behold, the newest: the Universae Ecclesiae 8 mug. As you know Universae Ecclesiae was the Instruction from the … Read More
Posted in SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Campus Telephone Pole, Universae Ecclesiae
Tagged coffee, coffee mug, UE 8, Universae Ecclesiae
10 Comments
10 Comments
More Christmas shopping ideas: Angelus Press will have free shipping.
The nice people at Angelus Press wrote to let me know that: … this upcoming Monday, November 28, Angelus Press will be offering Free Shipping on all orders to the continental United States. I’m letting you know since I think … Read More
Looking for gift ideas for priests? Here’s one!
I have had a few notes from people asking for ideas about what to give to priests for Christmas. Yes, I know it is early, but getting these things done early is better than leaving them to the last minute… … Read More
Begin Lent (February) on a Rome Pilgrimage with Bp. Morlino (D. Madison)… and maybe also
I was alerted about pilgrimage being arranged by Bishop Morlino of Madison. 12-23 February. Ash Wednesday is 22 February, this year. A chance to be in Rome and maybe even catch part of the Holy Father’s walk (or glide?) from … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Bp. Morlino, D. Madison, pilgrimage
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4 Comments
A wise, thoughtful, intelligent, cultured, classy, diligent, thrifty reader!
A reader sent a splendid photo of coffee things be prepped as gifts! What a wise, thoughtful, intelligent, cultured, classy, diligent, thrifty reader! Can you guess where this stuff came from? Imagine what a great combination that would have made … Read More
TO ALL U.S. BISHOPS! For your November meeting, read this.
UPDATE 14 Nov 1933 GMT: Archbishop Nienstedt was elected. ___ Your Excellencies, That bastion of support for your ecclesiastical authority, the National catholic Fishwrap, is lobbying against the election of Archbishop John Nienstedt (St. Paul and Minneapolis) as Chairman of … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, One Man & One Woman, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Anglicanorum coetibus, Archbp. Nienstedt, Bp. McManus, Doctrine Committee, Fishwrap, Minnesota Catholic Conference, National catholic Fishwrap, USCCB
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Pontifical TLM in … Miami? Miami!
I learn about this here. Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami will be celebrate a Pontifical High Mass at Miami’s Church of the Epiphany (7:30pm) on 2 February 2012, Feast of the Presentation. This will be the first time in over … Read More
Soap Sisters Update – Potential Hijinx
As time marches on, you may be thinking about your Christmas shopping already or about other gifts. I noticed that the Dominican nuns in New Jersey who have Seignadou Soap, aka the Soap Sisters (do they ever need an affiliate … Read More
REQUEST TO READERS! ACTION ITEM!
A few days ago I posted about a group of Anglican/Episcopalian nuns in Baltimore received into full communion in the Catholic Church. A reader here suggested: I just think it would be nice if this community was DELUGED with welcome … Read More
USA: Time to “fall back” – Daylight Saving ends
Denizens of the USA, remember to change your clocks tonight when you go to bed. We “fall back”, tonight and you have your Mass obligation to fulfill in the morning. Forgetting to change your clock could trap you into missing … Read More
prayfatima on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “Another thing that should not be equated as humility is: plainness. What happens with plainness in things like the priest’s…”
