Author Archives: Schutz

According to Cathnews: Marist Fr Michael Whelan, director of the Aquinas Academy in Sydney, Australia, responded to the bishops’ criticisms saying: “We have a right to know precisely what is doctrinally unsound with what Bishop Robinson has written and why … Continue reading →

In the past I have defended our new brother Catholic Tony Blair. And some readers have pointed out that I was wrong to do so. Apparently, they had evidence. Well, I don’t know about Tony, but Mrs Blair, the good … Continue reading →

So you really DO have to read it. One of the gems (sorry, I said “goldmine” didn’t I? I meant “gemstone mine”…) in it is this spectacular one from Past Elder: There is no difference whatsoever in saying I believe … Continue reading →

By which I mean this one at the end ofthis post. It has elicited the most remarkable declaration from our good Lutheran correspondent, Pastor Weedon. To wit: This Lutheran has NO intention of becoming Roman or Orthodox; I believe that … Continue reading →

I just want to say a big “Thank you” to Dan at Beatus Vir (a rather odd blog which has nothing on it except a link to three excellent documents that every Lutheran should read and then ask himself: Why … Continue reading →

The great thing about modern tele-communications is that whatever happens in Rome is known throughout the world within five minutes. The rest is up to bloggers. Throughout Catholic history, liturgical developments have spread via imitation. While often the last to … Continue reading →

Big dilemma at the moment. I am on music in my local parish tomorrow morning. Its Corpus Christi and the question is: Do I dare to sing the Sequence, Lauda Sion? Now, Lauda Sion is a very tricky text. There … Continue reading →

A report in Cathnews today includes this: Work towards new Missal proceeds The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference voted to approve the completed draft texts for the Roman Missal entitled: Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions (January 2008) Ritual … Continue reading →

In a combox comment below, Pastor Weedon said: The Lutheran Church is a community of faith, as also the Roman Church is. The difference between the two communities has to do, above all, with their approach to the Sacred Scriptures … Continue reading →

No, it’s not Geoffrey Robinson’s dream come true, rather it is Catholica Australia’s latest poll. They have two questions: 1) Who do you think might best lead & rejuvenate the Catholic Church in Australia after WYD?2) Who do you think … Continue reading →