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Category Archives: The future and our choices
Benedict XVI’s “state of the world” speech
When I look at issues having to do with the Church, especially how the Church interacts with (or resists) the “modern world”, I will usually try to see the issue from two perspectives: ad intra (from within the Church herself) … Read More
1 Peter 3:15
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Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Yesterday at Holy Innocents Church in Manhattan, in the afternoon, people gathered again for Vespers, sung in Gregorian chant. Then there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Litany of the Most Holy Name (for the Feast, of course) and Benediction. … Read More
“Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell” and the CDF
I believe you all know that recently the “Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell” policy (DADT) for the US Military was overturned. Also, last Sunday His Eminence Donald Card. Wuerl was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday and was … Read More
Posted in The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged Card. Wuerl, Chris Wallace, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Fox News Sunday, homosexuals, military
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Interview with Jeffrey Tucker about liturgical music
The Church’s sacred music played an important role in my conversion, when I was a young man. There is a great deal of work to do. But perhaps just as in the spring rivers will thaw and log jams start … Read More
Ecclesia de mysterio…. Ever heard of it?
In 1997 the Holy See issued an important document, unusual in its form and provenance in that it was signed by eight dicasteries, or departments of the Roman Curia. Congregation for the Clergy Pontifical Council for the Laity Congregation for … Read More
We have seen this movie before, and it ain’t The Bells of St. Mary’s.
We have seen this movie before, and it ain’t The Bells of St. Mary’s. The conflict in Phoenix between Bp. Thomas Olmsted and St. Joseph’s Hospital exemplifies a deeper problem, which more and more is going to tear the unity … Read More
POLL ALERT! Phoenix Hospital and its “Catholic” status!
This poll is presently underway on the site azfamily.com. If you are so inclined, you might offer your opinion. CLICK HERE. The results as of 1914 GMT: UPDATE: 22 Dec 1759 GMT:
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, POLLS, The future and our choices
Tagged abortion, Arizona, Bp. Olmsted, Phoenix, poll
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36 Comments
FCC Approves Plan to Regulate Internet
Who knows… watch for the reaction. FCC Approves Plan to Regulate Internet
Phoenix: Bp. Olmsted strips St. Joseph’s Hospital of its Catholic status
And now we will get to watch the CINOs go bananas. Who will be the first to throw a nutty tantrum about the nerve of that bishop in some fly-over state to undermine health care for the poor, to continue … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged abortion, Bp. Olmstead, Phoenix
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32 Comments
moon1234 on Pagliarani and Leo at Tanagra: “The dominion has not surrendered in war in 2000 years (as they see their defeat coming).”
