Monthly Archives: April 2010

Card. Mahony compares Arizona immigration bill to Nazism, Communism

As you read keep in mind that Archbishop Gomez will be taking over in Los Angeles before too long. I add an observation at the end. From CWN with my emphases and comments:   Cardinal Mahony compares Arizona immigration bill … Read More

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“It’s the Pope’s fault – again.”

This is pretty interesting, especially for someone who once lost his iPhone.  From Newser. How a Drunk Engineer Lost the Next iPhoneSweet, sweet German beer responsible for leak   (Newser)  – How did Gizmodo penetrate Apple’s ironclad security to get … Read More

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FOTA III Conference in Cork, Ireland – 10-12 July 2010

One of the organizers of the FOTA conferences in Ireland sent a prospectus for the upcoming meeting.  It is too long to post, but here is a good item: The theme of the conference is: “Benedict XVI and Sacred Music” … Read More

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Happy 5th Anniversary Holy Father!

On this day in 2005, the 265th Successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome, was elected and took the name of Benedict. May God grant Pope Benedict health and length of days! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26HdtrbekKA] Where were you when you heard the … Read More

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Benedict XVI to young Maltese

The Holy Father gave this address today with my emphases and comments: Żgħażagħ Maltin u Għawdxin, jien kuntent ħafna li ninsab maghkom, [Dear young people of Malta and Gozo, I am very happy to be with you,] […] Saint Paul, … Read More

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Your good news

Please give us a lift today and post your good news!

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“Where willows harmonize the wind”

A biretta tip o{]:¬)   to the Laudator with my additions:  韋 應 物  Wei Ying-wu (c. 737–791), East of the Town (tr. Witter Bynner, ellipses in original): From office confinement all year long,I have come out of town to … Read More

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Internal forum/confession and reporting crimes to the state

My friend Fr. Ray Blake, parish priest in Brighton at St. Mary Magdalen has a very good entry on his blog.  To a degree it represents also some of my own reflections in the last few days. Let’s have a … Read More

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A look at Fr. Pfleger’s parish in Chicago

I am amazed that Fr. Pfleger continues in his office of pastor at St. Sabina Church in Chicago.  A reader sent me this: A day or two ago I decided to see what St. Sabina’s website has to offer http://www.saintsabina.org/. … Read More

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PODCAzT 100: Benedict XVI, Pius XII, Justin Martyr and Fr. Z rants about liturgical abuse

Here is PODCAzT 100.  I wasn’t feeling very creative today, so I set out with the intention of simply reading to you about St. Justin Martyr (+165).  A selection of his 1st Apology is in the Liturgy of the Hours … Read More

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