Category Archives: The future and our choices

Pro-death politician refused Communion

Posted on 7 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You probably already read this story last May, but here it is again, to refresh your memory. A reader, PR of Adelaide, alerted me to the following from Ille Curator News Service. I have a few qualms about the details … Read More →

Posted in Classic Posts, Emanations from Penumbras, Linking Back, The future and our choices | Tagged Ambrose, Holy Communion, Theodosius
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Initiative for fallen away Catholics

Posted on 7 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A great initiative reported by ZENIT: Chicago-Area Dioceses to Invite Catholics Home Ad Campaign to Span 21 Counties, 357 Parishes By Genevieve Pollock CHICAGO, DEC. 4, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The local parish communities of the Chicago, Joliet and Rockford dioceses are … Read More →

Posted in Brick by Brick, Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices | Tagged fallen away Catholics, lapsed
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6 Dec. – African martyrs who suffered horribly at the hands of heretics

Posted on 6 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The 2005 Martyrologium Romanum (which I will remind you is a liturgical book, and is therefore required to be translated according to the norms of Liturgiam authenticam) might have a short, dense entry for the far more famous St. Nicholas, … Read More →

Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Saints: Stories & Symbols, The future and our choices |
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Whatever it is we’re doin’… ain’t workin’!

Posted on 29 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I don’t know how many times my own proposals, or those of others I have heard about, were rejected because of "young people". "No, no. We have to do [FILL IN BLANK] for young people". Pretty much you know in … Read More →

Posted in The future and our choices | Tagged graph, Mass attendance
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I’m just askin’

Posted on 29 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I don’t know, but does this seem like a pretty good summation to you?

Posted in I'm just askin'..., The future and our choices |
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“Catholic Democrats” … “Sycophantic Toadies”… take your pick

Posted on 27 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just how deeply sycophantic are the political toadies of the group Catholic Democrats? They are worked up about the interchange between Bp. Tobin of Providence and pro-abortion Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI). The group Catholic Democrats want abortion as part of … Read More →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA, The Drill, The future and our choices | Tagged abortion, Bp. Tobin, Catholic Democrats, health care, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, talking points
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The Manhattan Declaration

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

REPOSTED from 20 Nov: Have you heard about the Manhattan Declaration? Christians, when they have lived up to the highest ideals of their faith, have defended the weak and vulnerable and worked tirelessly to protect and strengthen vital institutions of … Read More →

Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, The future and our choices | Tagged Manhattan Declaration
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Wherein Fr. Z rants about our Catholic identity and dangerous times

Posted on 21 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In another entry, about the priest/penitent privilege and a state’s violation of the same we read: I don’t believe it is likely that secret eavesdropping on conversations between priests and penitents is a growing trend in this country, but the … Read More →

Posted in Global Killer Asteroid Questions, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The future and our choices, Wherein Fr. Z Rants | Tagged identity, incrementalism
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Priest/penitent privilege and a state’s violation of the Seal

Posted on 21 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From ZENIT comes this about an attack on the Sacrament of Penance and the privilege of priests not to be forced by law to reveal confessions. This is an interview. My emphases and comments. Seal of Confession Goes on Trial … Read More →