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Daily Archives: 8 July 2008
A Tale of Two (Aussie) Bishops
Pell and Robinson. Click on the Robinson link especially. It really is a shame that we have the spectacle of bishops embarrassing themselves so publicly and thoroughly thanks, seemingly, to the Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops. Let’s see if … Continue reading
Posted in Church News, Ministry
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Take Five Meme
Charles tagged me long ago at his blog on something I think I can provide without too much delay in packing, etc.. Top Five Artists: a. The Beatles b. Miles Davis c. KC Symphony d. Alison Krauss (with or without … Continue reading
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The Enigma of St Paul
(This is Neil) I’d like to do two things with this overdue post. First, I want to note the passing of Henry Chadwick, the great Anglican historian and member of the Anglican Catholic International Commission. Please read Rowan Williams’ tribute, … Continue reading
Posted in Exegesis, Neil
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Bishops Sink Section 2
I confess my own surprise to hear the mail balloting of the section two (of twelve) of the English translation of the Roman Missal has gone down to a crushing defeat. What was once a sure thing has hit a … Continue reading
Posted in Church News, Liturgy
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Nine Years For A New Bishop–Not
Mainland American dioceses thought they had it rough with months to a few years to wait for a new bishop. The diocese of Saint Thomas, 30,000 Catholics and fifteen priests, might have fallen off the radar of the Congregation of … Continue reading
More on Fr Weber on Sacred Music
On Sunday Zenit put up the second half of their interview with the head of Saint Louis’ new sacred music institute. I think it shows the experience of the man in smaller, intentional, and rehearsed communities. I have general doubts … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgical Music
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Catholic Sensibility 