Monthly Archives: August 2011

In my pursuit of fraternal charity, I may now have a new prayer in my arsenal.

A priest friend, Fr. GR, sent my the link to this story in The Guardian, which I had to share. Tuscan friars ask God to deliver diarrhoea for basilica bible thief Franciscans of San Salvatore al Monte pin up prayer … Read More

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The cost of WYD

In Spain, before and during the World Youth Day gathering in Madrid, the secularist critics and enemies of God and His Church and – by most accounts- good taste, claimed that the cost of WYD was extravagant and wasteful and … Read More

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The Extent of Fraternal Charity

From my reading, my daily portion, after Mass today: If charity were based on our neighbor’s qualities, on his merits or his worth, if it were based on the consolation and benefits we receive from him, it would be impossible … Read More

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St. Bartholomew, Apostle and a menu suggestion

I have an affection for today’s saint not only for the way in which he died (a way of being treated familiar to many priests of more traditional leaning) but also because my first ecclesiastical office was as rector of … Read More

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REQUEST TO READERS TO PRAY FOR A PRIEST

I have asked in the past to pray for some personal intentions I have and which weigh on me right now.  I still need the help of your prayers. Also, I ask you in an urgent way, right now, to … Read More

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Houston: Extraordinary Form PARISH to be established by Card. DiNardo

Speaking of Houston, I just noticed that our friends at Rorate posted this. For your Brick by Brick file. Wonderful news for the faithful of the largest city in the great state: a full Parish, exclusively dedicated to the Traditional … Read More

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Houston, 26-28 Aug: Catholic New Media – Catholiconexpo

Are you anywhere near Houston?  Can you get there? [wp_youtube]AeBwoONXU38[/wp_youtube]

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Washington DC and Exodus

I understand that an earthquake rumbled up Washington DC today.  Let’s see… isn’t there going to be a hurricane later in the week? Holy Moses!  When do the frogs and locusts arrive?  Will the reflecting pool on the Mall turn … Read More

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Red and Black in the Wild

Check out Fr. Longenecker’s site for some liberal liturgical hijinx. There is a Red and Black reference.

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The power of intercessory prayer

I just heard a fascinating story about a medical doctor who, for his practice, has hired two people to pray for patients and for himself and the staff, to apply also intercessory prayer.  The doctor sees this as a necessary … Read More

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