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Monthly Archives: February 2008
An account of the colloquium on blogging at the Oxford Newman Society meeting.
Some of you have asked about the colloquium I participated in at Oxford. There is a good account over at Lacrimarum Valle. I met some fine people in Oxford and was grateful for the chance to participate.
Will the SSPX use Pope Benedict’s Good Friday changes?
According to some sources, the SSPX priests will not adopt Pope Benedict’s change to the Good Friday prayers for the Jews. The rad-trad Catholic Family News states "that on Sunday February 17, Bishop Fellay stated publicly at Ridgefield that the … Read More
Benedict XVI on vast, outdoor Masses: “there is a problem”
Paolo Rodari of Il riformista has an interesting piece about the Pope reaction to a question put to him during his recent meeting with the clergy of Rome. The question was about the problem of the huge outdoor Masses which … Read More
Can a Novus Ordo parish have a 1962 Triduum? Fr. Z’s opinion.
Under another entry, frequent contributor Henry brings up a very good question. To begin here are a couple comments, or rather "hooks" to hang ideas on. First, a bishop can establish a "personal parish" where only the older, pre-Conciliar liturgical … Read More
REUTERS: Pius XII sainthood process not stalled
This just in from Reuters. Pius XII sainthood process not stalled – VaticanMon Feb 18, 2008 11:47pm IST By Phil Stewart VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican’s top saint-maker [What a ghastly phrase.] said on Monday he was moving ahead … Read More
More logorrhea from the Boston Globe & James Carroll
James Carroll of The Boston Globe seeks to enlighten us about Pope Benedict’s Good Friday prayer for Jews. My emphases and comments. JAMES CARROLLReviving an old insult to the Jews By James Carroll | February 18, 2008 AS THE priest … Read More
NatCath Register: article on the TLM on college campuses
The National Catholic Register has an article on the growth of the so-called "Tridentine Mass", or the "Extraordinary Use" of the Roman Rite, on Catholic college campuses. Here is the piece with my emphases and comments. Ite, Missa Est Interest … Read More
How to get the TLM started in your parish? Practical experiences, advice
Someone sent this to me by e-mail, which I have edited and added my emphases. Today, I went to mass at my neighborhood parish in the ordinary form. It was conducted in the typical form: uninspiring hymns, applause, prayer for … Read More
2008 Catholic Blog Awards – nominations
Would someone be willing to nominate WDTPRS for the Catholic Blog Award this year? I can’t tell who has been nominated. Last WDTPRS did fairly well, I would say. It would be nice to have a strong showing this year, … Read More
St. Joseph’s feast day this year and Holy Week
I got this question via e-mail: I have consulted several priests from traditional orders regarding the celebration of St. Joseph’s feast day on March 15 this year. They tell me this date applies only to the novus ordo and that … Read More
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