Monthly Archives: July 2007

  I don’t think Sr. Chittister has had the chance to comment on the new CDF document about subsistit in yet.  In the meantime, we can read PRAVDA Vatican insults other chirches [sic] saying ‘Catholicism is the only true church’11.07.2007 … Read More →

There is a very good article in the Philadelphia Inquirer.  This is what happens when an open minded reporter actually does some gumshoe reporting.There are some good themes.   My emphases and comments.  Reviving a Latin pastBy David O’ReillyInquirer Staff … Read More →

This just in from Cacciaguida: National airline for the Holy See… TANTUM AIR-GO "Ultramontane" was never like this! * three cabins: first, business, and preferential option* all seats in first class are The Comfy Chair* unjust stewardesses* MP6 on every … Read More →

As usual my emphases and comments. Published on National Catholic Reporter Conversation Cafe Coming soon to a church near you By Joan Chittister Created Jul 10 2007 It used to be that if you asked a question about the Catholic … Read More →

It is gloriously sunny, the Vatican flag is flapping in front of the house in honor of the MP and CDF, I have made myself an incredibly dry Bombay Sapphire Martini and I am thinking. If this blog weren’t called … Read More →

Here is a gem from the Boston Globe.  The author of this Op-Ed piece is Frank K. Flinn, adjunct professor of religious studies at Washington University in St. Louis, is author of "Encyclopedia of Catholicism."  This fellow is heavily into … Read More →

There is a story in The Independent.  Ah…. welll….. sigh….  My emphases and comments as usual. Catholics fear [I don’t, do you?] Pope’s revival of traditional waysBy Peter Popham in RomePublished: 10 July 2007 Pope Benedict XVI faces uproar [The … Read More →

There is an interesting press release from the American Jewish Committee. Frankly, I don’t know how many times it has to be repeated, but… often people ask the same question repeatedly until they get the answer they wanted in the … Read More →

The official statement of Card. Maida of the Archdiocese of Detroit has some very good points.  My emphases and comments. Statement of Cardinal Maida on Tridentine Mass For Release July 7, 2007 Contact: Office of Public Relations(313) 237-5943     Summorum … Read More →