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Category Archives: REVIEWS
REVIEW: Some thoughts about the Pope’s new book – part I
I have been reading the new, second volume of Benedict XVI’s book, Jesus of Nazareth. A preview copy was sent to me by the publisher. I have been circling back over various passages which impedes my forward progress. I am … Read More
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REVIEW: Baptism booklet (Angelus Press, 2006)
A while back I fielded a question about the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism in the traditional form, using the older Rituale Romanum. In that discussion the issue of booklets for the use of bystanders came up. The nice … Read More
UPDATE REVIEW: iPhone app to help you make a good confession updated
I have reviewed the new iPhone app tool to help you examine your conscience and then make a good sacramental to a priest (the only way to get absolution, of course). I pointed out that there were flaws in the … Read More
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REVIEW: The new iPhone app for confession – useful but flawed
About a million people have written to me about the new “confession” app for the iPhone. Well… not a million, but a lot. I am all for anything that gets people to go to confession. But let’s be clear about … Read More
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REVIEW: LaserMonks – caveat emptor
UPDATE 20 April 2011: I was alerted to the fact that the website of Laser Monks has been down for maintenance for a while. I sincerely hope they are able to get back on their feet and do a great … Read More
Benedict XVI’s 2nd volume of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ coming soon!
The second volume of the Holy Father’s work Jesus of Nazareth will be released for Lent 2011, with a date of 15 March. This volume will focus on the period the Lord’s life from the entrance into Jerusalem to His … Read More
REVIEW: 2011 Angelus Press Calendar
The kind folks at Angelus Press sent me again this year their wall calendar. This year the calendar features beautiful photos of the illicit but valid ordinations to the priesthood of some of their members, and, it appears, a benedictine … Read More
REVIEW: New editions of 1962 altar missals
I was recently sent a beautiful reprint of Benziger Brother’s 1962 Missale Romanum. It is from from Preserving Christian Publications. This is a fine book, beautifully bound, and very useful. I am so grateful to have it, since my original … Read More
The Holy Father’s Christmas Message to the UK and some reactions
The UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, proffers the full text of the Holy Father’s message. My emphases and comments: Recalling with great fondness my four-day visit to the United Kingdom last September, I am glad to have the … Read More
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Last minute gift idea? A special price on The Catholic Herald web edition!
The other day I mentioned in another entry that The Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic weekly, had a special price right now for their web edition. Last minute gift idea for a person who may be hard to buy … Read More
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