Category Archives: Be The Maquis

The Forbidden Rite

Posted on 28 November 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent the following enthusiastic filmette:

Be the Maquis!

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ACTION ITEM! Is the “Vatican survey” being hijacked? Fr. Z says, “¡Vaya lío!”

Posted on 25 November 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You know that there is a survey out there, at the Vatican’s behest, in anticipation of the upcoming Synod of Bishops which will discuss the family.
While surveying people ahead of time is not new, when I heard about this the … Continue reading →

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BE THE MAQUIS: Object lessons in how to obtain the TLM where you are.

Posted on 18 October 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last night (here in Rome) I had an interesting supper with a Roman friend and a couple from the USA who are here on a visit.
They recounted the uphill battle they have had to obtain cooperation of their parish priest … Continue reading →

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Fr. Swamp Fox, the Catholic Maquis, and You. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have written “Be The Maquis!” a few times.
Why?
Right now liberals – who misread Pope Francis and shamelessly instrumentalize him – are emboldened. They sense that they have the big mo, and, given the help they receive from the mainstream … Continue reading →

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An article with critical observations about The Big Interview

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I direct the readership’s attention to an article at First Things, by R.R.Reno concerning TBI (aka The Big Interview™).
It is provocative.  We need to work through it.
A few samples.
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[T]he tone is mobile, the rhetoric fluid, and he uses terms and … Continue reading →

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