Monthly Archives: March 2013

Praying and Waiting-Live Cam

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Fiat

Update, Wednesday, March 13 – from RTE News: “Meanwhile, Pope Benedict’s former child abuse investigator, Bishop Charles Scicluna, has said the pontiff resigned last month to rid the Vatican of officials he could not trust. “In a taped conversation with … Continue reading →

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Canon Gregory Hesse-Crisis in the Church

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Fiat

Hat tip to Angelqueen for this audio. Do not listen if you are fainthearted; if your favorite forum is Catholic Answers;  if you are a person of “pseudo-mystical optimism”; if you would prefer to  feel the security of having your … Continue reading →

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Quiz: Which Cardinal Said This?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Fiat

When I “adopted” a cardinal, this is the one I was hoping I would be assigned.  He is unabashedly supportive of the TLM, and he invited the Fraternity into his diocese. Make some guesses before you turn to this site … Continue reading →

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Professor de Mattei, Abbé de Nantes – Post-conciliar Crisis

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Fiat

The latest post on Rorate Caeli is the translation of an article written by historian Roberto de Mattei. The piece is quite sobering and it certainly will not resonate well with those of “pseudo-mystical optimism”.  (I will refrain from giving … Continue reading →

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Seed Wars

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Fiat

How could something so pleasant as selecting flower seeds for spring planting turn out to be such a downer, especially when the flowers are destined for Jesus on the altar? I had made 9 selections from my Seymour’s Selected Seeds … Continue reading →

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Go for it! Get Involved in this Conclave!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Fiat

It is not too late to “adopt” a Cardinal.  You will be assigned a Cardinal for whom to pray by by enlisting here. “You now have the opportunity to actively be part of this providential endeavour by having a Cardinal … Continue reading →

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