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Monthly Archives: December 2006
Holy See condemns episcopal consecration in China
The Holy See issued a condemnation of the consecration of a bishop in China which took place without the permission of the Holy Father. (My translation of the Italian.) Communiqué of the Holy See Press Office concerning the illegitimate Episcopal … Read More
December prediction
I predict I will be in the USA for Christmas (YAY!). Well, that ‘s not really a prediction, is it. Barring something unforeseen, that’s a lock. Second, I have an inkling the shoe is going to drop on the Motu … Read More
Thanks!
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this blog by making a donation. Every once in a while I receive a very welcome note in my e-mail that a participant used the Donation button on the left … Read More
I left my heeearrrrt in Istaaaanbuuulll
From today’s Kathpress-Tagesdienst On leaving Turkey for his return to Rome, Pope Benedict saind: "I have a deep gratitude in my heart, and a part of my heart also remains in Istanbul." Benedikt XVI.: "Ein Teil meines Herzens bleibt in … Read More
Fending off death by starvation in Rome
It has been a hard week. But at the end of the week… it’s time to relax. It is not exactly Miller time, … we have other ways of doing things. Tonight I opted out of supper in the house. … Read More
Wow, Tannenbaum!
Who better than the Germans to notice the height of this year’s papal Christmas Tree? Professional jealousy maybe? This just in from today’s Kathpress Online-Tagesdienst We get a 32 meter high tree this year, from a southern Italian village in … Read More
D’ya s’pose these doves are unionized?
If, after this, the Holy Father gets so much as the sniffles, I am going to blame some people. The combination of doves and Popes now makes me nervous. The late Holy Father’s swift and final decline began with … Read More
Homily of the Ecumenical Patriarch before Benedict
During the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Andrew the Ecumenical Patriarch gave a homily that got my attention. Remember how important the Divine Liturgy is for the identity of the Orthodox. Frankly, I think liturgy is a serious … Read More
AFQB: Should lay people give blessings at Communion?
Here is a liturgical question that wound up in the ASK FATHER Question Box, which I moderate. AFQB – The ASK FATHER Question Box: Liturgy, Music & The Seven Sacraments: Should they give blessings? By hermitmcdermit on Sunday, November 19, … Read More
To wash ’em down, try a cold Orvieto
I said I would fill you in occasionally with details and photos of my daily routine. Today started early and, as most days, it was rather long. I was at it by 0630. After Mass, office, scanning news, catching up … Read More
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