What has become of us?
A recent article in The Seattle Times is entitled “America, a nation of slobs”. I would dear to say that most of us, over the age of 40 can remember the days when people dressed for many occasions. As a … Continue reading →
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It’s Insane
Over three years ago, I purchased a brand spanking new HP Color LaserJet Printer. This is a real good print. It even prints high quality color photos. With the right paper, they come out near perfect. About two months ago, … Continue reading →
Liturgical Vestments and the Vesting Prayers
Today, Zenit had a section on “Liturgical Vestments and the Vesting Prayers”. Following my trip to Mundeline this past June for training in the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, I began saying the vesting prayers daily as I prepare for … Continue reading →
What if we were to be obedient?
Recently, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in an overwhelming majority, gave final approval to the new translations of the Roman Missal for use in the United States and English speaking countries. This translation process has dragged on for … Continue reading →
The Church and politics
How often have you heard it said, or maybe, you have even said, “The Church has no business in politics!” I hear it all the time. Even good Catholic people tell me the Church should not talk about politics. Just … Continue reading →
What Makes a Church?
I was struck by the headlines: “Church sermons include time, place for congregants to get tattoos“. There is “The Church of Euthanasia”, “The Church of Body Modification”, “The Church of Light”, “Church of Seven Planes”. Then, there is the “1st … Continue reading →
Muddying the Waters
In the past few weeks, Bishop Thomas Tobin has been in the news a number of times. Patrick Kennedy a “Catholic” who resides in the State of Rhode Island and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, attacked the Bishops of … Continue reading →
Wanna Change the World?
From the time I was a seminarian, to now, I can remember new programs and movements coming in and out of parishes in the hope of some kind of renewal. You can probably list a number of them yourself. Some … Continue reading →
Gazuntite!
Etiquette is a code of polite behavior in society or among a specific group of people. For example, it is not polite to burp at table or talk with one’s mouth full. How embarrassing it is when inadvertently do something … Continue reading →
Life’s A Rat Race
On Monday, I had some important errands in New York City. We drove from Rhode Island to New Haven, CT where we climbed aboard a Metro-North train for Grand Central Station. We were on a local, so we could have … Continue reading →