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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain”
From ZENIT: Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil Pope to Youth: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain” By Inma Álvarez MADRID, Spain, AUG. 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).- After the intense heat that has marked these days in Madrid, a sudden … Read More
Catholic New Media Awards: Voting is still OPEN.
The great Catholic New Media Awards are going on now! Will you please give WDTPRS your support? We are in these categories: Best Blog by a Cleric Best Blog by a Man Best Produced Podcast There are lots of other … Read More
Fr. Z’s Litany for the Conversion of Internet Thugs (2.0)
A work in progress. Litany for the conversion of internet thugs (2.0). (For private use only, when truly irritated, and when the alternative is foul language.) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, graciously hear us. God, … Read More
St. John of Avila to be proclaimed Doctor of the Church
Here’s an interesting bit of news made by Pope Benedict in Spain: Announcement of the Holy Father Dear Brothers and Sisters, With great joy, here in this Cathedral Church of Santa María La Real de la Almudena, I announce to … Read More
Benedict XVI to seminarians
The Holy Father’s sermon at Mass with seminarians. Note especially this: Approach the priesthood only if you are firmly convinced that God is calling you to be his ministers, and if you are completely determined to exercise it in obedience … Read More
Help from readers? Prayers for altar boys.
A reader sent this: We are starting an altar boy bootcamp this September for the EF, and we need prayers before and after serving. Can you send us some, or point us in a direction where we could find some? … Read More
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Prayers for a personal and a larger, ecclesial intention
I have in the past asked you for the support of prayers for personal intentions. I still have a couple very heavy intentions for which I would still ask your prayers. However, I also suggest that you spend some time … Read More
Remember: All it takes is a spark
Thomas Peters posted a few photos of anti-Catholic bigots in Spain harassing young Catholics at WYD. Here are two. Consider this well, friends. It could happen where you are. It could happen to you.
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St. Pope Sixtus III: fascinating correspondence with Augustine
It is nice to make connections which show us how the Church was always alive throughout the centuries before our own time. Today is the feast of St. Pope Sixtus III, whom you will remember as having been involved with … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Can FSSP priest say Mass in the Ordinary Form?
From a reader: My diocese has a priest shortage, [you are not alone] and the priests we do have, many are well-passed retirement age in their 80’s and getting close to their 90’s. There’s a major concern that in the … Read More
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