Category Archives: Brick by Brick

JUST TOO COOL: A fine musical moment at a parish in Wandsworth (S. London)

Posted on 4 February 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A friend in England sent a short video which I feel compelled to share. We are at the little parish of St. Mary Magdalen in a rough area of greater London, Wandsworth, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. I’ve been there … Continue reading →

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Good points in Lawler’s recent book: The Smoke of Satan…

Posted on 12 January 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have now read Philip Lawler’s recent book The Smoke of Satan: How Corrupt and Cowardly Bishops Betrayed Christ, His Church, and the Faithful . . . and What Can Be Done About It.  US HERE – UK HERE Here … Continue reading →

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TERRIFIC! School Choir accomplished, back to back, Solemn Roman and Eastern liturgy!

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is impressive by anyone’s standards. The wonderful Lyceum school in Cleveland, has a great choir.  They sang for a Pontifical Mass with Card. Burke and then a Divine Liturgy with Bp.Milan Lach. Read about it HERE. I want to … Continue reading →

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A reader’s first impressions on attending the Extraordinary Form

Posted on 12 November 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There’s a first time for everything. First times rarely encompass all that can be encompassed. But, they are a beginning. After that, brick by brick. From a reader… Father, I’ve been reading your blog for a few years, and thought … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: What should we do for Ember Days?

Posted on 16 September 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some (enlightened) bishops have asked the faithful in their dioceses to observe the traditional Ember Days as times of penance in reparation for sins. From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr Z, I wish you would do a “how to” post … Continue reading →

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BRICK BY BRICK in Archd. Los Angeles

Posted on 3 July 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is some great Brick By Brick news from the City of Angels. Archbp. Gomez official set up a traditional parish, staffed by the FSSP, exclusively for the traditional Roman Rite.  Fr. James Fryar, a fine priest whom I met … Continue reading →

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30 years a priest, 60th birthday – a priest’s first real Solemn Mass! Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 24 June 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is the season of First Holy Masses.   For example, on Saturday 30 June, I will be helping as Assistant Priest with the First Mass of a newly ordained priest to be celebrated in the presence of the bishop (coram … Continue reading →

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Brick by brick in @archstl – a lesson in commonsense, prayer and elbow grease

Posted on 5 May 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There are entirely understandable reasons why not every church can be grand and beautiful.  For example, sometimes a church is needed quickly and the means are slim.  In many cases, however, a little creativity and a touch more patience – … Continue reading →

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Brick by brick in Virginia

Posted on 6 February 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am hearing about this sort of thing all over the place. The first Traditional Latin Mass by this priest at this parish drew 120 people! This text is from the bulletin of St. Francis Church in Purceville, VA: About … Continue reading →

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Who cares what libs think? Boldly recover and use great traditional items and vesture of yore.

Posted on 14 January 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the newish blog LAJ, Shawn Tribe has a good post about boldness in regard to some traditional vesture and other items of yore. In the 60s Paul VI abolished quite a lot of good things. That was a mistake. … Continue reading →

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A new year, a new membership – LMS @latinmassuk

Posted on 1 January 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When I find an organization or cause that I like or that I use, I try to support it. For example, I really like Our Lady of Hope Clinic, about which I have written. I like Team Rubicon. I really … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM! 100 Cassocks for 100 Seminarians

Posted on 8 November 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You know about the BIRETTAS FOR SEMINARIANS PROJECT.  I reminded you of it the other day. I had a note from a seminarian in these USA: First, I wanted to thank you on behalf of my seminarian brothers and myself for … Continue reading →

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Wherein Fr. Z responds to Fr. H’s “brick by brick” comment

Posted on 6 September 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This from the inimitable Fr. Hunwicke at his always gratifying page with my Usual Treatment™: How to introduce the Vetus Ordo to a country church overnight “For weeks before my induction I had been in the parish seeing people in their … Continue reading →

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Wherein Fr. Z endorses Fr. Cipolla’s call to ACTION!

Posted on 14 July 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Though some of the Rorate folks have waged a bit of a war on me, I have tried occasionally to acknowledge their good contributions.  I was sent a link to one contribution which I would like to endorse. Fr. Richard Cipolla, … Continue reading →

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Brick by Brick in San Francisco

Posted on 9 July 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The newly ordained are celebrating their First Masses. I had a note about the First Mass of a new young priest in San Francisco. Congratulations to Fr. Alvin Yu.  Here he is at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, where he … Continue reading →

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