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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Pope Francis recites the Rosary – POLL
POLL BELOW The Holy Father is, as I type, at Santa Maria Maggiore for recitation of the Most Holy Rosary. Do you say the Rosary? Some shots from the live feed. In Italy it is customary to end the Rosary … Read More
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Mystic Monk Monthly Memo
The present Coffee of the Month offered by the Wyoming Carmelites is perfect for those of you who desire triumphalistic liturgy. Isn’t it time to refresh your coffee supply? (That’s a trick question. The answer is YES!) And for you … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can I hire a Mason to work on my house?
From a reader: I need some repairs doing on my house. We found a man who seemed competent and honest, and his price is good. Unfortunately, I noticed he was wearing a masonic ring (a pentagram I think). Should I … Read More
CNA: Theologian (a real one) dismisses call for women ‘deacons’
A while back some proponents of women’s ordination got all excited because a German archbishop said that, during a meeting of their conference, the topic of deaconesses came up. Now a real theologian chimes in. From CNA: Theologian dismisses call … Read More
QUAERITUR: “The Gospel, the good news, of the Lord.”
From a reader: After the Gospel, one of our priests pronounces the acclamation by saying “The Gospel, the good news, of the Lord.” It has been quite distracting for me personally when he does this because it is not the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a regular Latin priest say Mass in the Anglican form?
From a reader: With all the hullabaloo in the past with bishops not allowing priests to offer the EF Mass, I’m wondering if Latin Rite priests are allowed to celebrate the Anglican Rite in an Anglican Use Ordinary? I consulted … Read More
Hacker group with a spotty record threatens Diocese of Columbus
At the onset I direct the readers attention to Fr. Z’s Litany for the Conversion of Internet Thugs (2.0) There is a hacking group called Anonymous – made up of people… or maybe use a person … not brave enough to … Read More
“The lukewarm, lukewarm Christians, without courage … That hurts the Church so much”
From Pope Francis’ fervorino at his daily Mass: “When the Church loses courage, the Church enters into a ‘lukewarm’ atmosphere. The lukewarm, lukewarm Christians, without courage … That hurts the Church so much, because this tepid atmosphere draws you inside, … Read More
Gonzaga University and the Knights of Columbus – UPDATE
A while back I posted about Gonzaga University’s rejection of the Knights of Columbus. HERE There has been some movement on that front. Sponsorship Granted to Knights of Columbus April 30, 2013 Statement from the Office of President, Gonzaga University … Read More
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Sr. Roccasalvo on Gregorian Chant – Out of the park!
I have in the past – and with sincere approval – posted items about liturgy and music written by Sr. Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J. Don’t let that CSJ scare you! Sister’s got game when it comes to liturgy. An alert … Read More
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