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Monthly Archives: January 2018
The Pope wants to hear from you. No. Really. He wants the “sensus fidelium”.
I haven’t followed the Pope’s South American trip, other than his statements about the “dumb” people and about a certain unpopular bishop. However, Ed Pentin – who is reliable – says that the Holy Father apparently wants to hear from … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two in the sermon you heard during your Mass to fulfill your Sunday obligation? For my part, I spoke about the centurion and the Lord. First, as a friend reminded me this week, Teresa … Read More
From a priest: an interesting experience saying Mass
From a priest… I am a priest of ___, ordained now about a year and a half. I have been a regular reader of your blog since college, and I wanted to write you about an interesting experience I had … Read More
OLDIE PODCAzT 127: The Eve of St. Agnes and a Bleak Midwinter
It is a little late in the day, but today is the Eve of the Feast of St. Agnes. This reminds us all, of course, of the famous poem by Keats. This is the Eve of St. Agnes and, therefore, time … Read More
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My View For A While: Counter March
Time to head home. Another wonderful Delta experience greeted me at the airport. First, in my app, all my flights, today’s and future, vanished. That was strange. Hence, I had to go through the check in process. At least there … Read More
#March4Life numbers and Pres. Trump’s words
LifeSite has posted the text of Pres. Trump’s address to the March for Life. Highlights… […] The March for Life is a movement born out of love: you love your families; you love your neighbors; you love our nation; and … Read More
DC March for Life 2018 – DAY 2: Forward MARCH!
Today before the rally on the mall we grabbed some sandwiches at a nearby cafe and headed out. Perfect weather. We parked ourselves near the speakers stand, but also near to a flag from my native place. It was great … Read More
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DC March for Life 2018 – DAY 1: Paintings and plots
It is a whirlwind jump to DC, but one of my main reasons for coming this year was also to see the exhibition of Vermeer and other Dutch genre painters at the National Gallery. It did not disappoint. His … Read More
Canonist Ed Peters on the Papal mid-air airplane nuptials
From canonist Ed Peters comes a post. I wrote about it, HERE. There are some striking parallels. I wonder why? Any way… Thoughts on a mid-air marriage Show of hands! Who wants to rain all over the sentimental parade lining … Read More
The Pope marries a couple on the papal airplane. Hmmm.
I fairly dread papal trips these days. You never know what is going to happen on the papal airplane. Will there be another presser in which the Holy Father will say something like, “Who am I to judge?” That was … Read More
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