Daily Archives: 4 July 2012

Paladin of Souls

Posted on 4 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Lois McMaster Bujold is an award-winning author of both science fiction and fantasy. For some reason, her books have dodged my attention. On a recent trip to the library, I decided to pick out one of her best-regarded volumes, Paladin … Continue reading →

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Chirograph for the Centenary of Tra Le Sollecitudini 1

Posted on 4 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Liam suggested we take a peek at this document, issued one century after Pope Pius X released his motu proprio on sacred music, Tra Le Sollecitudini. I hesitated for a bit on this. I’m not sure I want to get … Continue reading →

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The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan

Posted on 4 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

You may know the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem … In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. … A damsel with a dulcimer … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks of Worthy Women: Maude Petre

Posted on 4 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Today is Independence Day in the US. It’s also the conclusion of the Fortnight for Freedom. In parallel, we will draw this series on worthy women to a conclusion. Thanks, all for reading and following. I’m especially appreciative for our … Continue reading →

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RDCA IV, 23: Celebration of the Eucharist

Posted on 4 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

A “closest harmony” concludes the Mass, according to saintly tradition: 23. After the altar has been prepared, the bishop celebrates the eucharist, the principal and the most ancient part of the whole rite,(See Pope Vigilius, Epistula ad Profuturum Episcopum 4: … Continue reading →

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