Monthly Archives: May 2009

Prof. Ed Peters, canonist, has been put used his elucubrations to good effect. He has provided his opinion on why lay ministers of Holy Communion should not attempt "blessings-in-lieu-of-Communion" during Mass. Frankly, I don’t think the time of Holy Communion … Continue reading →

A lot of people have written to me with links and asking me to comment on the signed editorial in L’Osservatore Romano on the first 100 days of the administration of President Obama. Quite a few people are worked up … Continue reading →

When you see a person drowning, you will note common traits during their panic.  Sometimes they seem to be trying to climb an invisible ladder.  Their arms flail and their head is pushed lower into the water.  It is a … Continue reading →

From Newsmax with my emphases and comments. Obama Adviser: Catholic Church Insulting Jesus Friday, May 8, 2009 3:06 PM By: Rick Pedraza  Harry Knox, an adviser to President Barack Obama’s Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, accuses Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading →

I went to see the new Star Trek movie yesterday afternoon. It was rollicking good fun with lots of foreshadowing insider jokes and a few surprises. Since this is a reimagining of Star Trek for the 21st century they did … Continue reading →

[uc] I am reposting this after having deleted ALL the comments. ____________ We have heard from time to time that the ordinary of one diocese will not discipline (e.g., deny Holy Communion) to publicly prominent pro-abortion Catholics if they are … Continue reading →

A horde of opposition will now align itself in real fury against Archbishop Burke. If I were you, I would really get familiar, if you weren’t before, with the issues and the arguments.