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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
A New Twist on an Old Tale..
I love it when an old folktale is told in a 21st Century environment...
A Public Announce Mint...
Happy Dad's Day to all you Fathers, fathers, and father-types (those of ya'll who exert a good male role to those who need a daddy-figure).
Also, today's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and it only goes downhill from here.
Sounds like 2 good reasons for a drink *Clink!*
I so love county music for this reason. It may may be 10 AM here in CA, but It's 5 O'clock Somewhere...
Also, today's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and it only goes downhill from here.
Sounds like 2 good reasons for a drink *Clink!*
I so love county music for this reason. It may may be 10 AM here in CA, but It's 5 O'clock Somewhere...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
For Those Crying in Their Beer...
OK, the last of the blog awards has been awarded. Therefore, for those of us who didn't win (or weren't nominated) I offer the Award For Whatever I Want AKA "the Whatever's". The advantage of this award is that
and let us know in the combo box for what you won your award!
- you nominate yourself
- your vote is the only vote that counts
- you win something shiny
- and this year, if you want, it even rotates
and let us know in the combo box for what you won your award!
Monday, May 25, 2009
California Be Forewarned...
This individual is the most unqualified person to declare his candidacy for California governor. I was living in San Francisco when he was first elected as mayor. He immediately was discovered to be having an affair. Like his predecessor and demigod, "Slick" Willie Brown, all part of the Burton machine of San Francisco along with Nancy Pelosi et. al., he is no Liberal but a Libertine who believes he's above the law. He decided California state law could be ignored with regards to Gay unions ( so called "Gay Marriage"). So let's make sure he stays in San Francisco and out of Sacramento or Washington D. C.!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Another AF-1 Sighting...
The Obama-nation, the Chappaquiddick Dodger, the Bumbling Biden, and the Posturing Pelosi decided to take a flight somewhere where they could become acclimated for the After Life.
Photograph courtesy of Dante Alighieri
Thursday, May 7, 2009
D*mn if O'Bummer Has Done It Again...
Air Force One was seen flying low over another location, scaring a tourist to take cover in his mobile home. An intrepid photographer caught the incident below...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Another Imponderable
Is a "right wing extremist" a person who eats Buffalo Wings from only 1 side of a chicken????
Sunday, April 12, 2009
I Love the Way Steve Puts This Putz in His Place...
and Steve's "theology" as to why the 4 Gospels are different is right on the mark.
Catholicism strikes back!
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A Unholy Thought...
Am I the only one who thinks that if there were a hymn for the lighting of the Easter Fire it should be "Come-on Baby Light My Fire"?
He's Not The Only One Who's Back...
Yep. I'm back with Mother Church. I made my Confession on Good Friday, and I made the Easter Vigil. Honey, I'm Hooooome!
I think you can tell a lot about a parish by 2 things, how they celebrate the Vigil and the size of their RCIA class who “graduate” at the Vigil. The parish I attended last night got mixed review, but I think they have possibilities. I'll be investigating them over the next few weeks to see if I want to invest with them. (I purposely am not identifying the parish in case they read this blog (like THAT's likely! SNARK!)
First, their RCIA class was impressive, the likes I haven't seen since my days at St. Dominic's in San Francisco. If the number of new Catholics in this class is any indication, there's hope for the future of the Church. (Yeah, I know, Christ is the Hope of the Church so there can be no failure, but you know what I mean).
However, they only get a “C” for the Vigil celebration. Positively this parish did CELEBRATE Easter. On the downside, however, there's room for improvement. When I arrived early, the Jazz choir was practicing so the silence of the empty church was lost (Haven't hey heard of symbolism?). The lectors were testing microphones and in general there was a constant buzz of conversation. The presentation of the ceremony was more of a theatrical presentation than one of worship. The use of their projection system was used effectively to project the lighting of the Easter candle (which most of us miss unless we belong to a small parish). Unfortunately they also used it during the readings (now wonder there's a lack of imagination in our Catholics!_. I am not a traditionalist, but there are some parts of the Mass for which the Classics are the best, notably those related to Mass parts (like the Gloria). These classics were ignored (even to the point of using a Protestant version of the Our Father).
I also should have brought Elmer Fudd from from my side bar. Yup, there were liturgical dancers, during the Gloria, the Procession of the Oils, and the procession of the newly Baptized (they omitted the presentation of the Baptismal Candles for some reason. They entered the Church with lighted candles during the Procession of the Easter Candle into the Church (before they were Baptized), and again after their Baptism.)
I also missed some important classics in terms of music. They didn't intone the 3-Fold (Easter Vigil) Alleluia before the Gospel, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today was sung after the Recessional. (why do choirs sing that hymn at half tempo? Makes it sound like a funeral dirge!).
While I have some complaints, I have seen worse. I hope that I see some improvement. I'll try to keep you apprised of developments. Stay tuned.
I think you can tell a lot about a parish by 2 things, how they celebrate the Vigil and the size of their RCIA class who “graduate” at the Vigil. The parish I attended last night got mixed review, but I think they have possibilities. I'll be investigating them over the next few weeks to see if I want to invest with them. (I purposely am not identifying the parish in case they read this blog (like THAT's likely! SNARK!)
First, their RCIA class was impressive, the likes I haven't seen since my days at St. Dominic's in San Francisco. If the number of new Catholics in this class is any indication, there's hope for the future of the Church. (Yeah, I know, Christ is the Hope of the Church so there can be no failure, but you know what I mean).
However, they only get a “C” for the Vigil celebration. Positively this parish did CELEBRATE Easter. On the downside, however, there's room for improvement. When I arrived early, the Jazz choir was practicing so the silence of the empty church was lost (Haven't hey heard of symbolism?). The lectors were testing microphones and in general there was a constant buzz of conversation. The presentation of the ceremony was more of a theatrical presentation than one of worship. The use of their projection system was used effectively to project the lighting of the Easter candle (which most of us miss unless we belong to a small parish). Unfortunately they also used it during the readings (now wonder there's a lack of imagination in our Catholics!_. I am not a traditionalist, but there are some parts of the Mass for which the Classics are the best, notably those related to Mass parts (like the Gloria). These classics were ignored (even to the point of using a Protestant version of the Our Father).
I also should have brought Elmer Fudd from from my side bar. Yup, there were liturgical dancers, during the Gloria, the Procession of the Oils, and the procession of the newly Baptized (they omitted the presentation of the Baptismal Candles for some reason. They entered the Church with lighted candles during the Procession of the Easter Candle into the Church (before they were Baptized), and again after their Baptism.)
I also missed some important classics in terms of music. They didn't intone the 3-Fold (Easter Vigil) Alleluia before the Gospel, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today was sung after the Recessional. (why do choirs sing that hymn at half tempo? Makes it sound like a funeral dirge!).
While I have some complaints, I have seen worse. I hope that I see some improvement. I'll try to keep you apprised of developments. Stay tuned.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
I know I'm Late...
but Ash Wednesday reminded me of an old joke.
Which means there's a whole army under mine...
A little boy asked, "Daddy, when Father says 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust' is he talking about where people come from and where they're going?"
Daddy, proud that his son had understood the point, "Yes, son, that's what Father was saying".
The little boy then said, "I don't know if they're coming or going, but there's someone under my bed!"
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Even an Ol' Dog Has His Day..
Ch. Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee, Stump to his friends, a 10 year old (that's 70 in human years) Sussex Spaniel won the the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, proving that there's hope for us hairy old fogies!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Public Service Announcement
Hey!
What's all this dust and cobwebs doing here in the Pulpit?
Who's responsible for keeping this place cleaned up?
Oh, wait. I am. Never mind.
Who's responsible for keeping this place cleaned up?
Oh, wait. I am. Never mind.
It's not that I have/had nothing to say, on the contrary with the election and all the things going on there was lots to say. Maybe I'll get around to putting it down. It's just that after a day at work punching the keyboard it's difficult to get the energy up. I'm not a touch typist, I type Scripturally ("seek and ye shall find"). I hope to be back in the saddle soon.
As a public service announcement, this item caught my eye over at Ironic Catholic.
As a public service announcement, this item caught my eye over at Ironic Catholic.
Pass this link on!
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