Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Rolling Stone of Catholic journalism and MS Winters’ Fainting Couch

I bring to the readership’s attention a piece by Fr. Robert Sirico of Acton Institute.  He responds to a ridiculous piece in Rolling Stone, in which Acton and he are mentioned.  HERE Rolling Stone, that bastion of journalistic professionalism, declined … Continue reading

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Read here the words of St. Francis Admonition to the Clergy

From a letter by St. Francis of Assisi (trans by Fr. K. Esser, O.F.M.) Read Here the words of St Francis Admonition to the Clergy.. “Let us attend, all clerics, to the great sin and ignorance, which certain men have … Continue reading

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My View For Awhile: Home again, home again

I was tempted to take a later shuttle to the airport, seeing that 0600 is a tough gig sometimes.  After speaking to a group I’m usually a bit worn out.  That said, I’m glad I came early. This is the … Continue reading

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CHRISTOLOGICAL GOLDFINCH ALERT!

I visited, too briefly, the Cleveland Museum of Art and found several fine examples of the now world-reknowned Christological Goldfinch. But two were different. Often you will see the finch grasped by the little Christ in his hand.  The bird … Continue reading

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Colbert on woman celebrating “eucharist”

Steven Colbert opined about how moving it was for him when an Anglican woman did a “eucharistic” ceremony.  Read: he is into women’s ordination. Some people have asked me about this by email. After careful consideration, I respond that Colbert’s … Continue reading

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My View For Awhile: Oh Me Oh Oh MY Oh Edition

I’m off again.  This is a two-stager.  The difference in the cost of flights from this city and the next one over was about $700 so I opted to drive a bit.  It complexificates things a little, but the weather … Continue reading

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New Bishop for Kansas City – St. Joseph named

From a Press Release: Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. to Head Kansas City – St. Joseph Diocese Pope Francis names Springfield – Cape Girardeau Bishop as 7th Bishop of Kansas City – St. Joseph. (Kansas City, MO) The Holy See … Continue reading

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A priest writes about learning the Extraordinary Form: “What a gift!”

From a priest… Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, My name is Fr. ___, and I am a priest of the Diocese of ___. I would appreciate it if you would keep my e-mail anonymous. I wanted to tell you that I am … Continue reading

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Fishwrap again energetically promotes ordination of women

The National Schismatic Reporter (aka Fishwrap) is once again stumping for one of its favorite topics.  No, not sodomitic marriage this time.  Women’s ordination. Imagine the amazing insights Sr. Maureen Fiedler can offer.  HERE  Note the energy and fervor edition Fishwrap publisher Tom … Continue reading

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Summorum Pontificum and You

At NLM there is a good entry by Peter Kwasniewski about implementing Summorum Pontificum where you are. He makes some practical points which I endorse… as one would expect since I also have made them. WARNING: Peter links to a dangerous video that … Continue reading

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