Monthly Archives: March 2008

An image from the recognitio of the body of St. “Padre” Pio

 

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Another treasure from those dusty locked wardrobes

Since the changing of the Marini’s took place, Mons. Guido and His Holiness have been rattling the keys of those old long-locked storage rooms. Thanks to Shouts in the Piazza I can show you a photo of Pope Benedict at … Read More

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Voting is OPEN for the 2008 Catholic Blog Awards

WDTPRSers… the voting is now open for the 2008 Catholic Blog Awards. Would you in your kindness give WDTPRS some consideration?   WDTPRS is in most of the categories, toward the bottom of the all the lists, with the title … Read More

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Pius XII saw of the “miracle of the sun” four times

On the blog of the intrepid Andrea Tornielli there is a fascinating bit about Servant of God Pope Pius XII.  Here it is in my translation. Today in Il Giornale there is published an unpublished manuscript note which has emerged … Read More

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USCCB Bishops Committe on Divine Worship: new translation timetable

It is of critical importance for the whole Church that we have a good English translation of the 2002 Missale Romanum. In the February Origins, the official publication of the USCCB, there is news from the Bishops Committee on Divine … Read More

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Chicago: Card. George gives his positive support of the St. John Cantius TLM workshops for seminarians

Francis Card. George, Archbishop of Chicago, has set a letter to priests and seminarians of that Archdiocese concerning a TLM training conference to be held at St. John Cantius parish. For information click here. I was sent only an image, … Read More

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ALERT: Miami… celebrations of the TLM

Folks in the Miami area should know that Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in South Miami on Saturday March 15, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.   St. Thomas the Apostle Church7377 SW … Read More

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Valid Baptism.. for Dummies

You have all read the entry about the CDF on the form for valid baptism. Now you can get your local priest, Fr. "Just-Call-Me-Bob", the simple guide. Hmmmm… notice anything familiar about that …. where have I seen…. Biretta tip … Read More

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The future of Westminster… what are the odds?

I am very pleased to report that my friend His Hermeneuticality Fr. Tim Finigan is still in the running to be the next Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster. As a matter of fact, there are now odds being offered on his … Read More

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“Father… why do you use the term ‘Novus Ordo’? Disrespect?”

I got a note via e-mail that bears sharing with the readership. And interesting point is raised.   My emphases: I have a comment about your use of the term "Novus Ordo" regarding the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite…was … Read More

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