Category Archives: The future and our choices

Card. Cañizares: Observe Corpus Christi on Thursday, not Sunday.

One can understand why people might think it a good idea to transfer feast days which fall during the middle of the week to a Sunday observance.  More people can participate in them, right? On the other hand, the transferal … Read More

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Dr. Peters on can. 915 and “catholics” who cause scandal and yet receive Communion

The Canonical Defender, Ed Peters, has comments on can. 915, a very important canon which has in the opinion of many been little observed. Go to Dr. Peters page for his bit about Robert Mugabe’s reception of Communion at the … Read More

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Archbp. Nichols (Westminster) on the priest’s role at Mass

From Zenit with my emphases and comments. Archbishop Nichols on Priests and the Mass “We Don Vestments to Minimize Our Personal Preferences” LONDON, JUNE 25, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is the text of a homily given by Archbishop Vincent Nichols at … Read More

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Eucharistic FLASH MOB – WDTPRS POLL

Please watch this whole video before reacting.  Then think about it for a few minutes before reacting. A Franciscan priest and a small group with him took it to the streets and staged a Eucharistic Flash Mob. [wp_youtube]cZ5aYoSr3Hg[/wp_youtube] What do … Read More

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A Catholic Priest Needs Your Help Right Now!

A Catholic Priest Needs Your Help Right Now! This is the motto you will see on a website for an organization which defends priests. Opus Bono Sacerdotii Here is something from their front page. We provide life-saving care for thousands … Read More

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When people say stupid things about the Church, can you respond? REVIEW: Michael Coren

This note from The Catholic League about the ignorant boor and failed-TV personality Keith Olbermann gives me a chance to talk about something else. But first, the note from The Catholic League’s Bill Donohue: OLBERMANN’S IGNORANCE IS APPALLING On last … Read More

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The worldwide killing of girls.

On the site of the WSJ there is a disturbing article about the destruction of girl children in favor of boys in some countries. The War Against Girls Since the late 1970s, 163 million female babies have been aborted by … Read More

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Planned Parenthood must close some shops. Griping ensues.

Let there be sung Te Deum and Non Nobis… wellllll…. Partly Nobis. This is from the Minneapolis Star Tribune. My emphases and comments. Budget cuts close 6 Planned Parenthood clinics in Minnesota Article by: JEREMY OLSON Planned Parenthood cites drop … Read More

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Fatherhood remains foundational

From CNA with my emphases and comments. Despite divorce and other threats, fatherhood remains foundational Denver, Colo., Jun 19, 2011 / 08:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In an era of family breakdown and easy divorce, there is still hope for Catholic … Read More

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POLL ALERT! Same-sex marriage in NY State. Influence of the Catholic Church, Archbp. Dolan.

ACTION ITEM!  READERS! BLOGGERS! POLL ALERT! In the Metropolis section of the WSJ there is a piece about the legalization of same-sex “marriage”.  Archbishop Dolan of New York is featured in the article.  There is a POLL about the legalization … Read More

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