Monthly Archives: December 2013

Here’s a link to the first, where you can easily go to the others.

As 2013 draws to a close,  Fr. Ray Blake reflects on Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI’s view of the papacy.  Here’s an excerpt: This was the motif behind his papacy, the search for Truth and the desire to demythologise. This is what … Continue reading →

For your reading pleasure, Fr. Tim Finigan has posted links to talks he gave at a conference in Australia. Here’s an excerpt of his paper that compares Trent and Vatican II, a portion dealing with liturgy: Both the Council of … Continue reading →

From the Catholic Herald: I write what follows with extreme reluctance, intensely aware that in doing so I will be giving help and encouragement to those who believe what I fervently do NOT believe: that Pope Francis is a “liberal … Continue reading →

Fr. Ray Blake writes in “A New Ultramontism” a thoughtful post on the roller coaster ride we have all been on. An excerpt: I can understand the Pope thinking that those issues which people like me assumed were settled have … Continue reading →

The foot-washing in the prison disconcerted me.  My big concern is the message it sent to those who already blatantly disregard liturgical norms and canon law. Fr. Hunwicke examines it in a recent post: I wish to revert to what … Continue reading →

My story on the ordinations last Saturday, that includes my first official interview with Msgr. Steenson is now up at B.C. Catholic. Ordinariates for former Anglicans must be a bridge to Christian unity and a force for true ecumenism says … Continue reading →

A friend of mine is convinced Jesus is coming and the world is ending next Christmas (or is it two years from now? I forget). She is also convinced all will be saved. The source of her conviction is private … Continue reading →

Rorate-Caeli has a long piece by an insider on the FFI thing that I found almost impossible to follow.  Way too much inside baseball for someone like me who is following the story without too much attention to detail. My … Continue reading →

Fr Hunwicke muses about a generous application of canon law provisions concerning the reception of the Holy Eucharist. He writes: I do, however, feel that the Ordinariates, given their own particular charism, ought to utilise the currentcanonical arrangements so as to … Continue reading →