Here is a very interesting e-mail from a frustrated reader (edited) and with my emphases and comments.

Dear Reverend Father,
[T]he Archdioces of Miami Radio Station, Radio Peace, is running a poll regarding what music people like at Mass.
This, after they decided … Continue reading →

In your kindness, please say a prayer, right now, that "Alex" get this highly desired job he applied for!  He is excited!

Our friend Amy over at Charlotte was both has pointed out some interesting news about a new volume of Pope Benedict XVI called Questions and Answers. 
This is a book of, you guessed it, Q and A sessions Pope Benedict … Continue reading →

Some time ago I wrote about the implementation of Summorum Pontificum in the Diocese of Portland, Maine.  His Excellency Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Bishop of Portland, set up a chaplaincy structure and assigned a priest.  The … Continue reading →

Here is the text of the Holy Father’s video message to the USA in advance of his visit:
VIDEO-MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI TO CATHOLICS AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE … Continue reading →

I got this by e-mail.  Perhaps you readers can help.
Hello Father Z, I am a Confirmation teacher at my parish, and I have a dilemma.  Our current curriculum is very, very bad.  We just got a new Director of … Continue reading →

A reader alerted me to this item in the L.A. Times.  Here it is with my emphases and comments.
Papal dress code
When Pope Benedict XVI visits the U.S., what he wears could send a message to Catholics.By Michael McGoughApril 6, 2008
Pope … Continue reading →