Motu Proprio Watch: Bigfoot has it
I cannot help but think that as every day goes by while we wait for the mythical “Motu Proprio”, that we inch closer and closer to the Bigfoot and Nessie … Read More
Churchill and Chesterton vs. Modern Day England
There’s been much speculation lately concerning the fortitude and the future of Great Britain. Comparing six recent British actions to the words of two Giants of the 20th century leave … Read More
Maternal Instinct
The most disgusting thing I’ve read in years is in the Times (UK) entitled “Abortion: why it’s the ultimate motherly act.” Notice how this woman refers even to her own … Read More
The Jesus Tomb: Nevermind
Further research into the evidence behind the Discovery Channel Documentary shows conclusively that all the checks have cleared. Executive producer, Rosana Dana Dana is now quoted as saying “Never mind“. … Read More
Motu Proprio Watch: Update
Well, apparently the unannounced meeting with the Curia was about the upcoming trip to Latin America. Too bad, but we shouldn’t let facts get in the way of wild speculation. … Read More
Motu Proprio Watch: Hmmm?
The V.I.S. is reporting that the Pope had an previously unannounced meeting with the heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia today.[Begin Rumor Mill]Hmmm?They might have been discussing what the … Read More
Motu Proprio Watch: Big, Bad, Backward Ben
Get used to it folks, because this is only the beginning.Time magazine has an article on the expected “Motu Proprio” titled “A Step Backward for Pope Benedict?”.Remember, this is just … Read More
Tom Wolfe’s America and Imus
This is Tom Wolfe’s America and we are just living in it. Compare Wolfe’s excellent “Bonfire of the Vanities” to the Imus debacle. Stories of unbridled self interest and egotism … Read More
LiturgiCops
A few weeks ago we had a visiting Priest at my parish. From his opening greeting I knew that this was a priest who likely looks at the General Instruction … Read More
History is Written by the Victims
In a reversal from the famous quote by Churchill that “History is written by the victors” it seems that history continues to be re-written by the victims. The Vatican’s ambassador … Read More