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Category Archives: The future and our choices
The Manhattan Declaration
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
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
Priest/penitent privilege and a state’s violation of the Seal
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
POLL ALERT: S. Australia voluntary euthanasia law
There is an important poll on the site of the Independent Weekly, in South Australia. VOTE HERE
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, POLLS, The future and our choices
Tagged Australia, euthanasia, poll
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WaPo idiocy
A reader sent word of the following idiocy from one David Waters, WaPo "On Faith" blogger. Read and chuckle. My emphases and comments. The Archdiocese’s ultimatumBy David Waters In a surprisingly bold and seemingly unbiblical move, [tuck that word away … Read More
News about TLM training for seminarians
Summorum Pontificum has been in force for over two years. That is more than enough time to figure out how to integrate training of seminarians into programs of formation. In another entry, I had asked seminarians to send reports about … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, SESSIUNCULA, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The future and our choices
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Seminary TLM training? A shout to seminarians!
It has been over two years since Summorum Pontificum went into effect. That is more than enough time for seminaries to get with the program and start providing both the Ordinary and the Extraordinary Form. In the Brick by Brick … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The future and our choices
Tagged SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
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Video on Catholic Campaign for Human Development – question
I received an e-mail from Fr. Rutler about a video produced about the CCHD – Catholic Campaign for Human Development. I am puzzled. I was under the impression that the CHD had been cleaned up a little. Sincerely, what gives? … Read More
From the NRLC: CONDITION RED
The US Bishops asked Catholics to act. Will you? Condition Red CALL CONGRESS TODAY!: The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday, November 6, or Saturday, November 7, on Speaker Pelosi’s "rule" that would establish a federal government program … Read More
Benedict XVI on the ‘digital continent’
I have used this example for years now: Our Lord asked to be let out on the water in a little boat at the end of a line so that He could address a much larger crowd on the shore. … Read More
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