Monthly Archives: September 2008

Here is an interesting opinion piece from The Times. This is a fascinating bit of writing with provocative insights.  Not the usual blather I have been scanning. My emphases and comments. September 5, 2008 Sarah Palin: it’s go west, towards … Read More →

I know Alaska is very much in the public eye right now, but here is a different angle. I received a notice by e-mail about photos from Summorum Pontificum Alaska: With special thanks to Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI, the … Read More →

UPDATE 15:49 GMT 5 Sept: American Papist has a fascinating observation: AmP reader Desiderius asks: "Note the Abp’s message was printed simultaneously in The Tidings (Los Angeles), obviously [well, reasonably – AmP] a coordinated effort. Might one conclude this suffices … Read More →

Okay… duke it out over networks. This thread is a bit unusual for me, but I think it can be done. Rules: If you are nasty, I won’t only delete your comment, I will permanently block your access to this … Read More →

[uc] On The Politico I found this! September 02, 2008 Fans of the Sci-Fi show Battlestar Galactica have previously noted that John McCain looks like Colonel Saul Tigh — a temperamental war hawk and ex-fighter pilot , who also happens to … Read More →

First things first. As always, I want to thank those of you who have recently used the donation button on the left side-bar and on some entries.  I periodically remember your names at Mass when I offer it for benefactors, … Read More →

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Admiral Yamamoto is alleged to have said: "Gentlemen, we have just kicked a rabid dog." Put another way, as popularized in the movies: "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping … Read More →

When I speak to groups or congregations I will sometimes start with "hooks" people can hang ideas on as a hermeneutic, interpretive principle, for what follows. Hook 1: Candidate Barak Obama, speaking without notes, referred to an unplanned baby as … Read More →

Our friends at Rorate are still on top of interesting things. We are now informed that Pope Benedict, … well… read on: In the Mass he will celebrate in Paris, the Holy Father will don vestments which belong to the … Read More →