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…but we generally believe that, as prerequisite, those we consult must have some sort of experience, expertise, wisdom, authority or knowledge in the area on which they are advising. In relation to the nature, structure, dogma and mission of the … Continue reading →

On Coffee. Melbourne is the Coffee centre of the world. Yes, it is true. We make the best coffee anywhere. Or at least we did until Starbuck’s invaded. (And, for those who have had the benefit, I make a fairly … Continue reading →

I’m still here, and still battling my bad neck, so that’s why there isn’t much blogging going on. Today I read this interesting opinion piece by Spengler: “The Pope, the President and the Politics of Faith”. I just love his … Continue reading →

HT to Rocco Palmo for this one from the chair of the USCCB’s Committee for Divine Worship, Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson: Words, like people’s dress, change from one generation to the next and from one group to another in … Continue reading →

Dan Woodring is continuing to work out a few issues surrounding Justification on his Beatus Vir blog. Despite his account of his conversion to be found on those pages, he might still find that (like me, and, I suspect, Neuhaus) … Continue reading →

It’s not immediately a funny picture, so at first I wondered why the Ironic Catholic wanted to launch a caption competition for it. But one of the winning captions really made me smile: “Guys, just because you don’t labor doesn’t … Continue reading →

First, a little quiz. See if you can put a name to each of the following photographs. Now, before I reveal the mystery of the final character, another question: Who is your favourite 19th Century English novelist? All this is … Continue reading →

As if you didn’t know, here are two very common (almost paradigmatic) takes on the Catholic Church of Benedict XVI: 1) The Popular2) The Intellectual Of course, both views are utter nonsense, but those who hold them feel secure in … Continue reading →

The “wowsers-that-be” here in Australia have issued new guidelines that describe more than four standard (ie. itty bitty) drinks a day as “binge drinking”. Our local prophet (aka Michael Leunig) has incorporated this splendid nonsense into his cartoon above (published … Continue reading →

John Allen has a fascinating report of what happened at the USCCB meeting in Orlando when the new translation for the Propers of the Mass were put forward for voting. Thought to be a laid down mazaire, it turned out … Continue reading →