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Category Archives: Brick by Brick
We arise from death to new life: OPENING DAY
Yes, folks, it is once again the season of the sport God loves best: baseball. Today, the forces of darkness are taking it on the chin. Over at SERVIAM we find an apt haiku in honor of such an important … Read More
EF/TLM TRIDUUM in NYC at Holy Innocents
For those of you close to Manhattan, NYC… the Sacred Triduum will be observed in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, according to 1962 Roman Missal at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan: Maundy Thursday, 4/1, at … Read More
Bp. Dewayne (D. Venice): male feet only
Appropos the liturgical abuse that regularly occurs on Holy Thursday in so many places… this is in from the Herald Tribune in Florida. His Excellency Most Rev. Frank Dewayne of the Diocese of Venice in Florida has told priests that … Read More
Archbp. Dolan on the New York Times
It’s war between the Times and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York. Archbp. Dolan has posted a strong statement on his blog about the recent mistreatment of the Pope and the Catholic by the New York Times (aka Hell’s Bible). … Read More
Bp. DiMarzio (D. Brooklyn) “besiege The New York Times”
There is a press release from the Diocese of Brooklyn about the New York Times’s (aka Hell’s Bible) concerted attacks on Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church. My emphases and comments. Bishop DiMarzio Calls Upon the Priests and Parishionersto Besiege … Read More
Bp. Magee resigns Diocese of Cloyne… Cork, Ireland
Many years ago, the late Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, went to the Basilica of St. Cecilia in Trastevere, where a friend of mine was rector. The rector, was traditionally inclined and was also a papal MC himself. Therefore, … Read More
In Philadelphia: “A Burlap Church No More”
Brick by brick, folks. From the Weekpress.com of Philadelphia. This is pretty long, so I will just give you the link. Here is the title: A Burlap Church No More Read and come back to discuss what you think is … Read More
Hey bishops! Priests! A French bishop who really understands worship! Read… learn.
Around a thousand people (so it seemed at least) sent me links to and texts of a speech given by a French bishops, H.E. Most Rev. Marc Aillet, Bishop of Bayonne. Bp. Aillet had been the vicar general of the … Read More
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Literally brick by brick: the new FSSP chapel
Your the Brick by Brick file from the Journal Star with my emphases and comments. Consecration at Denton seminary to celebrate ‘crown jewel’ By ERIN ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star Sitting atop a hill in Denton, Our Lady of Guadalupe … Read More
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Brick by brick at Georgetown
Here is some brick by brick new from Georgetown University sent by a reader. My emphases and comments: Student Push to Reinstate Campus Latin Mass SucceedsBy Lenard Babus Feb 09 2010 A renewed push by students for the reintroduction of … Read More
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