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Monthly Archives: May 2009
QUAERITUR: Latin version of a Spiritual Communion prayer
I need help from readers for a question sent via e-mail. I cannot find my copy of The Raccolta with Latin and English texts of prayers which at one time had been conceded indulgences. Someone asked my for a Latin … Read More
QUAERITUR: taking Communion with Precious Blood out to the sick
From a priest reader: Have you ever come across a vessel designed for bringing the Precious Blood to the sick? I have a parishioner to whom I regularly bring communion, but she is now on an absolutely no gluten diet, … Read More
Pres. Obama and the Supremes
Pres. Obama announced his nomination to replace Justice Souter on the SCOTUS: Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. From what I am hearing and reading, she seems pretty far to the left. She is certainly not … Read More
turn down the lights and just listen
Last evening I listened to part of an audiobook, a recording by Simon Vance of one of the Aubrey/Maturin series, the 5th in the series, Desolation Island. This book has a few of the best passages in the entire series. … Read More
New blog for video reflections in Mandarin
Eternal Light is a new blog, originating from the Holy Land. It provides reflections in Mandarin Chinese.
Brick by brick at Mission San Juan Bautista
From a reader comes a 1st Holy Communion photo at Mission San Juan Bautista in California.
Philadelphia TLM news
From a reader some helpful information about the availability of TLMs in the Philadelphia area this summer. Helpful for travelers too. Traditional Latin Mass at the Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy6398 Drexel RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19151on First Fridays and First … Read More
Sunday afternoon
It was a nearly perfect afternoon at the Sabine Farm today. I had a friend over to enjoy a leisurely late lunch of trouts, a fennel au gratin, sweet corn with a little garish of roasted red peppers. I prepared … Read More
Msgr. Mario Marini, RIP
In your charity please pray for the soul of Msgr. Mario Marini, a friend of mine, who died on Sunday morning. He died of cancer, which had metastasized aggressively. Msgr. Marini was the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei" … Read More
REVIEW: TLM training for priests in Chicago
A priest reader sent the following about a TLM training seminary for priests in Chicago. Dear Fr. Z, Here is a synopsis of my experience for the Extraordinary Form Workshop conducted by the Canon Regulars of St. John Cantius. We … Read More
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