Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Indefatigable… The Insuperable… strikes!

I believe she has been called “The Human Uzi”. She may be the best ironist of our times.  Love her.  Hate her.  She can write. Study and learn. Ann Coulter Bonfire of the Insanities In response to Gen David Petraeus’ … Continue reading

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The world must be peopled.

There was a lot of controversy in Rome when the Mosque was under construction.   I recall during that period hearing a translation of an Imam’s Friday sermon during which he said: "If we could not win with the long sword, … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: non-Catholic maid of honor – CAUTION!

From a reader: My fiancee is wrangling about whom to choose as her maid of honor. [I can almost hear the writer’s inner voice: "For pity’s sake… just pick someone!  Now… is there a game on?"] She has a cousin … Continue reading

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“Vatican II has done more good for the Extraordinary Form than the Ordinary Form”

Under another entry, long-time and perspicacious participant Henry Edwards wrote about the Extraordinary Form: Henry: [T]here is no doubt that the glorious Missa Cantata that is the Sunday EF norm now was not always the majority EF experience. Not for … Continue reading

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemn Mass tonight in Manhattan)

Today, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of only three births we celebrate during the Church year, the other two being that of the Our Lord Himself, and then the birth of the Lord’s … Continue reading

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Good news from Wyoming Catholic College

This last year I had a very pleasant visit to Wyoming Catholic College to say Mass and deliver a talk. I have always had a measure of affection for Wyoming, where I have some roots. I received today a note … Continue reading

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Mass intentions – reaching beyond

I will include the following in my latest weekly column in The Wanderer (to which you can subscribe also in electronic format): Every Mass can be offered for the living and the dead. When a priest receives Mass intentions from … Continue reading

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Liturgical wrangling in Scotland

There is some tension in Scotland over the upcoming visit of Benedict XVI and the inevitable committee designed mega-Mass which must ensue. I wonder if there would be, could be, so much tension and, surely, animosity, were the older form … Continue reading

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Will desecrating the Eucharist receive same attention as burning the Koran?

From a reader: I see that the plan of one small church in America to burn a Koran has gained world-wide attention, interventions by the Secretary of State and religious leaders, and a spot on the BBC’s front page. Does … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Eataly

I have now visited the new "Eataly" complex in Manhattan, across from the Flat Iron building and Madison Square Park.  It is about a block and a half from where I often stay when here. This is clearly going to … Continue reading

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