Monthly Archives: November 2011

CNN’s bumbling attack on a priest who has opted for male-only altar servers

I have noted an interesting trend.  When a parish priest opts for male only service at the altar (i.e., no altar girls) he is attacked in the press.  I don’t mean the local shopper insert, either.  The priest is now … Read More

Posted in Biased Media Coverage, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, Throwing a Nutty | Tagged , , , , ,
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REVIEW: The Father’s Tale by Michael D. O’Brien

A rapid book recommendation. I am reading the new novel by Michael O’Brien, author the Father Elijah (which if you haven’t read, get it and read it and then read his trilogy which connects back into it) and many others.  … Read More

Posted in Our Catholic Identity, REVIEWS | Tagged ,
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WDTPRS EXCLUSIVE! ZUHLIO RETURNS!

Some of you may recall waaay back when I posted a song by the famous rapper “Zuhlio”.  I hadn’t had any previous acquaintance with Zuhlio before that, but since then I have stayed in touch.  He had retired and was … Read More

Posted in HONORED GUESTS, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Parody Songs, Throwing a Nutty | Tagged , , ,
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NEW WDTPRS COFFEE MUG: Universae Ecclesiae edition

It has been a while since I have offered a different WDTPRS mug for your consumption of Mystic Monk Coffee or Tea. Behold, the newest: the Universae Ecclesiae 8 mug. As you know Universae Ecclesiae was the Instruction from the … Read More

Posted in SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Campus Telephone Pole, Universae Ecclesiae | Tagged , , ,
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San Fran: Openly homosexual Episcopalian divorced bishop to preside at a Catholic parish’s Vespers?

From Catholic World News: Gay [I hate the misappropriation of that word] Episcopal bishop to preach at San Francisco Catholic parish November 22, 2011 A notoriously ‘gay-friendly’ parish in San Francisco has invited an openly homosexual Episcopalian cleric to lead … Read More

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REVIEW: Roman Missal from the Catholic Truth Society (UK) – spiffing!

At long last I received my new altar edition of the Roman Missal by the Catholic Truth Society in England. The book was ridiculously held up in customs. I have looked virtually all the new missals. I really like this … Read More

Posted in Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, REVIEWS, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged , , ,
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Platitude Cookie Alert!

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Fishwrap promotes a “sermon” by a wywymprystess

The National catholic Reporter … quousque tandem? The Fishwrap brings us today the “sermon” of a woman who thinks she is a priest.  She is a member of the big-puppet crew, the wymynpryst thingie. Honestly, as I read this I … Read More

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More Christmas shopping ideas: Angelus Press will have free shipping.

The nice people at Angelus Press wrote to let me know that: … this upcoming Monday, November 28, Angelus Press will be offering Free Shipping on all orders to the continental United States.  I’m letting you know since I think … Read More

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Reader challenge: craft a response

From a readerette (as is): I am a lady of an age group that never was allowed on the alter. I always love to see the little server girls and so wish it had been allowed in my day. I … Read More

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, HONORED GUESTS, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000 | Tagged
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