New Denver Broncos assistant coach Ben Steele makes rosaries, spreads his Catholic faith, and talks of Super Bowls…
There is a feeling among some people that the Rosary is just for women — or even for older women alone. This mistaken notion has been weakened over the years, as the spiritual competence of men has been strengthened. More and more men, including professional athletes, have become familiar with the Rosary — including former […]
Pope’s Sunday Angelus: Accept the ‘Paradox of the Beatitudes’…
Pope Francis spoke on the paradox of the Beatitudes in his Sunday Angelus address on Feb. 13, saying that the defining characteristic of a disciple of Jesus is joy. “Indeed, the Beatitudes define the identity of the disciple of Jesus,” said Pope Francis to a crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “That might sound strange…
Wordle 01
I have discovered Wordle. I saw that eminent canonist Ed Peters was doing this, but it took a while for me to take that first step and even see what it was about. It took longer for me to … Read More →
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Septuagesima (Novus Ordo: 6th Ordinary)
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Masses for the Septuagesima Sunday (Novus Ordo: 6th Ordinary Sunday). … Read More →
In D. London – “Smash the Olds! Replace them with the News!”
Do you long-time readers remember how, back in the 1990’s, bishops refused to obey the commands of John Paul II regarding generosity in the application of legislation in force at that time concerning the Vetus Ordo? How they … Read More →
CQ CQ CQ: Ham Radio – #ZedNet reminder – 13 February ’22
Fellow hams, here’s a reminder about ZedNet for Sunday 13 February ’22 – evening at 2000h EST. (0100h ZULU Monday). We now have the site running: http://zednet.xyz Zednet exists on the… Yaesu System Fusion (Wires-X) “room” 28598, and 83466 which … Read More →
Daily Rome Shot 416, etc.
Today’s Fervorino. HERE 3:16 isn’t just in John.
Iowa diocese’s ‘58,000 Cups of Coffee’ initiative fuels synod conversations
DAVENPORT, Iowa — An idea began brewing in Patrick Schmadeke’s head as he listened to an interview with Xavière Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart on the Synod of Bishops in 2023 and the process leading up to it. “Synodality starts with coffee,” said the French nun, who serves as undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops. “That […]
German abuse victims, others critical of retired pope’s response to report
BONN, Germany — The latest statement by retired Pope Benedict XVI on the Munich abuse report has triggered a wide array of reactions. In Germany, the response has been largely critical, and most abuse survivors expressed disappointment. The German Catholic news agency KNA reported Richard Kick, spokesman for the Munich victims’ advisory board, described the […]
Catholic cemetery is final resting place for unclaimed cremated remains
WINNEBAGO, Illinois — What began as an idea of some folks at St. Peter Parish in South Beloit, Illinois, resulted in a beautiful corporal work of mercy for 243 people. The cremated remains of these individuals — unclaimed, unburied and some even unmourned — were finally put to rest with dignity and respect Jan. 24 […]