Did you know that today is the titular feast of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome?
"But Father! But Father", I can hear you objecting. "Don’t you know that that basilica is called ‘St. John‘? … Continue reading →

I got this from a reader in Memphis.  I thought you might be interested.
 
I saw that you wrote last week about Bishop Steib’s (Memphis, TN) statement on the Motu Proprio.  You may be interested in a very positive story that … Continue reading →

It’s time for another "Where you are" entry.  Here is s snapshot of users of this blog.  Remember, the stats I get don’t always show accurate locations, or every possible user.  This is just a glimpse to let you know … Continue reading →

If there is a Commonweal subscriber out there, could you get in touch?

Yesterday for the Holy Father’s noontime Angelus at Castelgandolfo, there were so many people present that they couldn’t all be in the courtyard of the papal villa. 
So, despite clearly having a bad head cold, after finishing the Angleus the … Continue reading →

You might take a look at the Chabanel Responsorial Psalm Project.

I got this from a kind reader:
Father, I have been informed that Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans will celebrate a pontifical High Mass according to the 1962 missal on the feast of All Saints, at St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

A kind reader in Germany sent the following about the reception of the Motu Proprio by the Bishop of Augsburg, His Excellency Most Reverend Walter Mixa.  My correspondent includes a helpful summary.
Dear Fr. Z,
the Bishop of Augsburg, H.E. Msgr. … Continue reading →

What Does the Prayer Really Say? Transfiguration & 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
ORIGINALLY PRINTED IN The Wanderer in 2006
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This year our Sunday coincides with the feast of the Transfiguration. Because Ordinary Time is not a “strong “ season like … Continue reading →