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Category Archives: The Drill
Michael O’Brien on “Twilight”: modern man’s futile flight from conscience
From a reader: I think Michael O’Brien’s new piece (12/19/09) on "Twilight" and its popularity is a much better analysis than the one written by Sophie Caldecott. I have both read and written a lot on Twilight and O’Brien’s piece … Read More
NY Daily News article on Pius XII (POLL ALERT)
You knew that as soon as the ball started rolling again in the cause of Pope Pius XII, as Pope Benedict XVI did today, the naysayers would resume their detraction. What always astonishes me is how the earlier lies so … Read More
Intriguing book by SSPX – “The Problem of the Liturgical Reform: A Theological and Liturgical Study
The kind folks at Angelus Press, the publishing arm of the SSPX, recently sent me a copy of The Problem of the Liturgical Reform: A Theological and Liturgical Study by the Society of Saint Pius X. I have no doubt … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Drill
Tagged Angelus Press, Paschal Mystery, reform, SSPX
25 Comments
25 Comments
Catholic Herald Op-Ed: “We need a sharper divide between priests and laity”
From The Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic weekly, comes this opinion piece, with my emphases and comments. We need a sharper divide between priests and laity Dominic Scarborough presents a plan for recovering a true understanding of … Read More
Catholic reporter fired because he disagrees with homosexual “marriage”
From CNA with my emphases: Catholic reporter fired over comment on same-sex ‘marriage’ campaign Portland, Maine, Dec 15, 2009 / 09:56 pm (CNA).- A localized media frenzy has ensued after a Catholic reporter was let go from his 19-year position … Read More
Benedict XVI’s Message for 2010 World Day of Peace
The Holy Father’s message for the Word Day for Peace 2010 has been released. It focuses on the environment. The title, in English, is "If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation", which sounds like the old line of Paul … Read More
Anglican Archbp. Williams: Benedict XVI’s provisions seen as “theologically eccentric”
I think Rowan Williams, Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, likes the word "eccentric". It seems to be a word he understands inside and out. A few alert readers sent me links to an article in the Daily Telegraph which has comments … Read More
Nooo… Liberation Theology isn’t “okay” now.
Not long ago I was getting e-mails from people about a parish where a speaker identified as a "Liberation theologian" was scheduled to speak. That puzzled me a little. Don’t get me wrong, in a sense Joseph Ratzinger was a … Read More
America Magazine and a 1960’s revolt against the new translation
From America Magazine with my emphases and comments. I have a "modest proposal" at the end. The piece was written by Fr. Michael G. Ryan, Rector of St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA. Here is something about him from the … Read More
Posted in Green Inkers, New Translation, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged America Magazine
103 Comments
103 Comments
NPR piece on the resurgence of bishops in the public square
On the site of National Public Radio there is an audio story about the fact that strong Catholic bishop are beginning to regain their voice in the public square. My emphases and comments: On Social Issues, Bishops Flex Political Muscle … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged abortion, Bp. Tobin, Communion, NPR, Rep. DeLauro, Rep. Kennedy
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23 Comments
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