Monthly Archives: November 2010

QUAERITUR: survey at sermon time

From a reader: Today at Mass, instead of a homily the priest invited a member of the Parish Council to the podium to inform us that it would be helpful to them if we’d fill out a survey regarding the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Mozart’s Requiem too distracting from prayer?

From a reader: Just an interesting link that highlights a requiem mass presided by three FSSP priests set to Mozart’s Requiem…if I only could be so lucky to have it like this for my funeral!! Even though I must ask…is … Read More

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Tuesday: Going to London

For you Londoners or others who are around town today… finally it isn’t raining. I will meet a friend for lunch.  Then probably wend my way across town to the British Library for the exhibit on the English language. I … Read More

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The Pope of Christian Unity changed an Anglican bishop’s mind

From CNA: Converting Anglican bishop says papal action changed the landscape Richborough, England, Nov 14, 2010 / 06:45 pm (CNA).- The Anglican Bishop of Richborough told his flock that he plans to become Catholic because Pope Benedict XVI’s  apostolic constitution … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Our “presider” for this “liturgy” … as “we” pray the Eucharistic Prayer…

From a reader: Today at Mass, the lector introduced Father as the “presider.” Is it more proper to call the priest a presider or a celebrant? And Father said, “As we pray TOGETHER the Second Eucharistic Prayer….” Do the people … Read More

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A forgotten award

His Hermeneuticalness reminded me of a great award for certain bishops. In this case, Fr. Finigan awarded it to Bp. Robert Morlino of Madison, WI. Good award.  Good choice. In the meantime, also with a tip of the biretta   … Read More

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Mary’s ultrasound

I saw this poster in a Catholic parish in London: This is going to annoy some people. I love it.

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Thank you

I love this photo. Korean War Vets.

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Holy Father speaks on use of the internet and then … LITURGY

The Holy Father made some comments about the use of the internet. From AFP: VATICAN CITY (AFP) – Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday warned that the Internet does not make people more humane but instead risks increasing a “sense of … Read More

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Video about St. Michael’s Abbey, Norbertines in California

I really admire the way some traditional groups are using new technology to get the word out about their communities, their apostolates and their products by which they make a living. The Norbertines at St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, CA … Read More

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