I merged my modernization of Press This into trunk a little bit ago. There are some things I know it still needs, but it can marinate on the main line. I realize the total number of people who still use it could probably fit into a minivan with a row of seats down. #wordpress
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“Phoenix” 1992-2009
My cat, Phoenix, passed away this morning suffering from either liver failure or liver cancer. He lived a long life providing a great deal of companionship to me and then, after I left for college, for my mom, who lives alone. We adopted him from the groomer, The Dog Patch, that we took my collie,…
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Breaking a Vow
Sr. Mary Ann Walsh has said quite well how I feel about the latest priest-celibacy scandal. Read for yourself over on the USCCB blog.
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Appointmentpalooza 2009 Part 2
New vicars general announced as well as various things connected to the new Diocesan ministry training program. In order to serve the people of God, Bishop Aymond made the following appointments: Vicars General • Msgr. Elmer Holtman as Vicar General of the Diocese of Austin, effective July 15, 2009. • Rev. Mike Sis as Vicar…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for May
His general intention is “That the laity and the Christian communities may be responsible promoters of priestly and religious vocations.” His missionary intention is “That the recently founded Catholic Churches, grateful to the Lord for the gift of faith, may be ready to share in the universal mission of the Church, offering their availability to…
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Swine Flu
Apparently, it’s the new reason to panic. I haven’t been paying a great deal of attention to it, but I’m not (yet) sure why it is so much worse than “regular” flu. Upon advice of public health officials, all UIL activities throughout the state are postponed until May 11. UIL is the governing body of…
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Rocco is back at it
Rocco of Whispers in the Loggia is back in high-gear publishing quite a bit of text in the last couple of days. Go check it out. Something I find particularly interesting is Pope Pius XII’s plan to have the Vatican moved to Portugal and have the cardinals elect his successor if the Nazis made good…