Southern Illinois Catholic

Happy New Year!

2009-11-29T13:21:00.003-06:00

On this First Sunday of Advent, the Church begins a new liturgical year.Also, forty years ago today (Church calendar, not secular calendar), the Novus Ordo was introduced. I think, however, folks who were alive and old enough to remember will tell us that some speaking parts by the faithful and some English were occurring in the run-up to the approval and implementation of the Bugnini Mass.

Angel of God, My Guardian Dear

2009-11-29T11:35:00.002-06:00

New Guardian Angel sculpture going up at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

When Bands Were Good

2009-11-28T12:47:00.004-06:00

I saw Chicago perform for the first time in my life last night when they were Conan O'Brien. I channel flip at night after the kids go to bed. I figured it was them and not a cover b/c of the gray and receding hair lines. It sounded like the right guitarists and horn section. The lead singer's voice cracked frequently. He was not up to par. I wasn't sure that he was the original on 25 or

Do You Think Michael Schiavo Was Into Morrissey?

2009-11-28T12:41:00.003-06:00

I was thinking about my 2 Morrissey/Smiths posts and recalled this classic. Sounds right up Michael Schaivo's alley:Girlfriend in a coma, I know I know - it's serious Girlfriend in a coma, I know I know - it's really serious There were times when I could Have "murdered" her (But you know, I would hate Anything to happen to her) NO, I DON'T WANT TO SEE HER Do you really think

"Off the Rails I Was, And Off the Rails, I Was Happy to Stay

2009-11-27T21:35:00.004-06:00

...Get out of my way..."Morrissey (OMIGOSH, 2x this week!)****Fr Z has some serious tragic examples of Catholics Gone Really Bad:First, we have the "Catholic "Democrats group who are trying to gin up support for Patrick Kennedy's dissent and disrespect toward his bishop. They can take Catholic teaching to the public square but bishops who disagree with them may not, it appears.Next, we have

Sarah v Barry

2009-11-27T10:48:00.002-06:00

An interesting compare and contrast about their respective bios. Different values and life experiences, eh?

You Knew It Was Coming, Pete

2009-11-25T21:11:00.004-06:00

Another new "theory" about Jesus' life. In this latest, the claim is that Jesus traveled to what is now Britain. Because it was clearly so easy and likely from what is now Israel. For a poor son of a carpenter. Sure. Umm, kay...The implication here is explicitly that he learned philosophies from Druids and other early peoples of what is now Britain. I know. Try not to laugh too hard at

Pre-ee-ee-Pare Ye..

2009-11-25T18:53:00.003-06:00

The way of the lights. No, I am not making fun of the OLOS Way of Lights. Rather, I think of all the premature decoration, especially the gaudy secular stuff, to which we are subject--already in many cases--as Thanksgiving gives way to Advent. But it's not Christmas. This is so hard for the children to understand. My youngest has been asking us to take out some Christmas things for a few weeks

Champion of Lost Causes

2009-11-25T13:22:00.002-06:00

What is it about Copenhagen and failure that lures Obama? He's going to attend Copenhagen for the climate talks in the wake of huge revelations of data falsifying and suppression on the part of the warmist crowd. Reality means nothing to him and his crowd. Gateway Pundit covers things.

Some Bishops Did Not Collect for CCHD

2009-11-25T12:39:00.001-06:00

From Lifesite news:Nevertheless, at least four bishops will not contribute to the national CCHD fund this year: Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown, Pennsylvania; Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wisconsin; and Bishop Robert J. Baker of Birmingham, Alabama.Bishop Barres has suspended the collection for this year, though he may continue it in

Thanksgiving Traditions

2009-11-25T11:10:00.003-06:00

On this eve of Thanksgiving, please let us know what your family plans are or share your favorite traditions.We go to one of my sister's houses. Only a few of us have houses that could accommodate the crowd of my siblings, their spouses and children, some of whom are married and have their own children as well--and of course the girl/boy friends that join the crowd. It's a big crowd. I am not

Year for Priests: Today's Priest

2009-11-25T11:06:00.002-06:00

Today's Priest: Fr. Vincent A. HaselhorstOrdination date: June 1, 1967Status: Retired diocesan priest*********Prayer for Fr. Haselhorst and all priests in the Belleville diocese and in the Church worldwide:Prayer for Priestsby St. Therese of LisieuxO Jesus, eternal Priest,keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart,where none may touch them.Keep unstained their anointed hands,which

Deacons, Deacons Everywhere!

2009-11-25T10:56:00.002-06:00

At the diocesan/Messenger home page is a very nice photo of our bishop with 21 men who are now candidates for the diaconate, some for the Belleville diocese, some for Springfield-Cape Girardeau (need to find out why the latter...). They all appear to be candidates to become permanent deacons. God bless these men!Caption:CALLED: The Church calls the following men as candidates for the diaconate

Inspiration to Action: Finally

2009-11-25T09:55:00.003-06:00

I have finally printed a brief cover letter and my resume, only slightly updated from a couple years ago. I plan on taking it to the most-connected woman in our town (and county) whom we met when we were house-shopping. I'm in the market for part-time work. I like being uncommitted, but I would like some intellectual challenge and income.I do have a particular financial goal. First, I want to

Wash Times on Kennedy v Bp. Tobin

2009-11-25T08:22:00.008-06:00

Frankly, I am not sure if a secular newspaper should be going here if the editors (unnamed) don't have personal or professional knowledge or experience as Roman Catholics. The Rev. Sun Moon runs the Wash Times, which has decided to weigh in on the conflict which has become public due to statements made by the Congressman. It's a dark scandal in American politics that so many Catholic politicians

The More You Ignore Me...

2009-11-24T14:10:00.002-06:00

The closer I get.You're wasting your time.***Morrissey.****A paraphrase for Congress means:The More We ignore You,The Closer We get.You're wasting your time.***Congress ignores us and doesn't care. They are closer and closer to socialized medicine. Voters be damned.

Joe Remembers

2009-11-24T08:51:00.002-06:00

How our nation used to do things from the beginning until this year:"This is a radical departure from the way we've responded to the market in America in the past," Lieberman said Sunday on NBC's "Meet The Press." "We rely first on competition in our market economy. When the competition fails, then what do we do? We regulate or we litigate. ... We have never before said, in a given business, we

Good News

2009-11-23T22:40:00.002-06:00

Joe Lieberman is "NO."Polling really sucks for the "public option."Cracks in the Dem unity for the bill.---While The Obies give a rather partisan state dinner for India, not even inviting fellow Dems who are taking one for the Team by voting yes this Saturday night. In fairness, some GOPers are preferring to be home this week. But Hollyweird is there en masse. [Gordon Brown got squat--oh,

Manhatten Declaration Available to Sign

2009-11-23T22:25:00.004-06:00

At this site here if you're interested in taking a stand as a Christian.---Numerous Roman Catholic bishops are signatories. Not our bishop, however. When I signed up, I noticed that citizens/residents of other nations could join in. Right near the top of the alphabetical list of religious leaders who have signed on, is Peter Akinola, Anglican bishop in Nigeria!---Will any Orthodox Jewish

The Real Incompetent GOP Female

2009-11-23T21:36:00.005-06:00

Has got to be Carly Fiorina. The MSM wants to dish on Palin who ran a town, okay smalll, and a large (sqmile) state rich in resources, no fiscal failings. [It was costing her too much to be governor and defend herself against scurrilous claims.] Fiorina ran HP to the ground and left in a cloud of scandal.Fiorina is hardly a social conservative. She's not winning points with her sexism against

Year for Priests: Today's Priest

2009-11-23T16:27:00.001-06:00

Today's Priest: F. Leo Hayes Ordination date: May 27, 1961 Status: Active diocesan priest Current assignment: