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Solemnities on Fridays (Lent, or otherwise) (More Canon Law fun)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mwill72877

A few days ago, I mused about whether or not it is appropriate for one to take a respite from one’s Lenten fast on Sundays. The most fair answer, as far as I could see it, was that although one … Continue reading →

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mystery

Posted on February 17, 2011 by mwill72877

Life is so full of mystery. That mystery is seemingly most often expressed in suffering – i.e., how could a universe created by a beneficent and loving God allow for suffering of just and innocent, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers … Continue reading →

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St. Peter Canisius

Posted on February 9, 2011 by mwill72877

Today HH BVXI delivered an address on one of my homeboys, St. Peter Canisus. Here is the translation of that address, via Zenit. — Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today I would like to speak to you about St. Peter Kanis, … Continue reading →

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Too good to be true?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by mwill72877

From my much beloved source for all things liturgical, The New Liturgical Movement: Motu Proprio on a New Liturgical Movement? BY GREGOR KOLLMORGEN   Andrea Tornielli, the most reliable vaticanista of this pontificate, has the following news, which we give you here … Continue reading →

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holy helpers

Posted on February 3, 2011 by mwill72877

Today is the commemoration of St. Blase, a relatively famous commemoration due to the blessing of throats which occurs on this day. Blase is one of the 14 “Holy Helpers” that hold special place (completely unofficially) in the Church’s tradition … Continue reading →

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