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Category Archives: POPES
“nothing was required of me but to pray”
At Ignitum Today there is a entry by a gal who attended a “Traditional Latin Mass” for the first time in years. The first part of the piece: […] This Sunday by happy accident (no one could find the 3 year … Continue reading
On the feast day, congratulations to the Anglican, Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter!
In these USA there has been established – due to the provisions in Anglicanorum coetibus approved by the Pope of Christian Unity (presently reigning) – a Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter! Fr. Z kudos to all those who made … Continue reading
Papal spokesman on SSPX, last minute gesture from Pope Benedict
There has been some chatter about the possibility that before 28 February Pope Benedict would do something for the SSPX. An 11th hour sign of benevolence, perhaps. I doubted that. Today the papal spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, mentioned this … Continue reading
Re-Elect The Pope gear “in the wild” – BUTTONS AVAILABLE
The Committee To Re-Elect The Pope was formed on the day Pope Benedict announced his resignation. We all, I think, want a man who stands in continuity with Benedict and understands and share his vision about a range of things, … Continue reading
Posted in Benedict XVI, Lighter fare
Tagged Benedict XVI's resignation, Committee To Re-Elect The Pope
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POLL: What name will (not should) the next Pope choose?
One of the more entertaining aspects of a papal election is speculation not only about whom the Cardinal Electors will choose, but what the new Pope’s name will be. Entertaining, yes, but there is a serious side to it. John … Continue reading
Posted in Benedict XVI, Lighter fare, POLLS
Tagged Benedict XVI's resignation, conclave, poll, pope
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Show your support for Pope Benedict
Reminder: Help each other out by checking “Your Urgent Prayer Requests” Also, earlier today I wrote about a nice project for 28 February. HERE. Re-Elect Pope Benedict SWAG!! You can also decorate your ride home (and other things) with bumperstickers … Continue reading
Posted in Benedict XVI
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Pres. Obama to Pope Benedict: “I… I… I… I…”
When Pope Benedict announced his impending departure into the sunset, the first thing that stood out in Obama’s statement was that he made the situation about himself. Someone else had the same reaction I picked this up from The … Continue reading
@Pontifex Project: Week 7
Benedict XVI is STILL POPE. I suggested a project using Twitter HERE. Let’s create a “stack” of tweets during the day. Concentrate your effort on a day and single theme instead of various scatterings over days when they might not be noticed. … Continue reading
Posted in @Pontifex Tuesday Project, Benedict XVI
Tagged @Pontifex Tuesday Project, Benedict XVI, Twitter
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Cooking for the Pope
I saw a wonderful article on the site of Catholic World Report: Mother who cooked for Pope recalls his paternal care Madrid, Spain, Feb 18, 2013 / 12:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A woman who helped cook for the Pope during … Continue reading
Posted in Benedict XVI, Just Too Cool
Tagged Benedict XVI, cooking, CWR, Fuenllana, salmorejo
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QUAERITUR: Good Friday prayer for the Pope during “Sede Vacante”
When there is no Pope, priests and bishops have to pay attention during the Eucharistic Prayer to omit the name of the Pope. I received a question today: If we are still Sede Vacante on Good Friday, is the intercession … Continue reading
