Tag Archives: Star Wars

Some cool stuff, old and new, in Rome and Detroit

First, I am glad to report that Gammarelli is ready to ship our new processional canopy, and we will have it in time for Corpus Christi.  It will match our white Pontifical Mass set.  Here are some shots of the … Read More

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“A long time ago in a decade far, far away…”

Star Wars premiered 40 years ago today, 25 May 1977. Time flies… doesn’t it.  

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Happy Star Wars Day

This isn’t really my thing, but I am ecumenical.  I mean, if Pope Francis can send a Message for the end of Ramadan, then I can send my message for Star Wars Day. So… to all of you a hearty… … Read More

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The story of the Civil War – VIDEO

A couple months ago I rewatched Ken Burns’ series on The Civil War. I see that there is a new Civil War series.

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Of Star Wars and Immanentism and Birdcages and Elite Snobbery. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

In my talks I sometimes address the steady slide of many Catholics into Immanentism Lite.  They don’t exactly deny that God is transcendent, it’s just that they never give transcendence the slightest thought.  They have never had too, have they? … Read More

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Star Wars and the History of Vatican II

I think I’ll share this without much commentary of my own. On the blog Vestal Morons a … interesting… case is made. Star Wars and the History of Vatican II Posted on December 4, 2011 by Remus The outrageous but … Read More

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