Category Archives: “But Father! But Father!”

What does Fr. Z really say? A response to critics on the left and the right.

Posted on 9 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Back on 2 April – which in blog years is like a decade ago – I offered a brief manifesto about how I think we ought to approach Pope Francis.
In fact, there are any number of entries I have posted … Continue reading →

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“What is that banana peel doing on MY SIDEWALK?”

Posted on 14 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Dear readers,
Over the years it has been part of my plan to provide a space in which – to put it bluntly – some of you of the more traditionalist flavor could vent a little.  After decades of what can … Continue reading →

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Brick by Brick… Altar by Altar

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Richard Heilman, pastor of St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff, WI, in the Diocese of Madison – where there reigneth Bp. Morlino – has made the move to the East.
After a process of catechesis, St. Mary’s has gone … Continue reading →

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What the National Catholic Reporter is really doing by calling for an “assault weapons” ban. (Hint: It ain’t about guns!)

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The National catholic Reporter always has to be where other liberals are, but they are always a day late and a dollar short.
Now they are calling for a ban on “assault weapons”.  Why?  Because they are running after the wave … Continue reading →

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“During Pres. Obama’s third term…”

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have sometimes made a passing comment about what was going to happen to us during the third term of Pres. Obama.
The usual sort of person pooh-poohed that.  ”But Father! But Father!”, they chortled, “You can’t be serious!  That’s against the … Continue reading →

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Promoter of women “deacons” can’t speak in Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

NB: The Deacon in question posted a comment, below.  Be sure to check it out.
The Fishwrap is having a little nutty these days about the ordination of women.
First, there is an editorial openly declaring that women should be ordained as … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Did Jesus feed the Apostles on the tongue at the Last Supper?

Posted on 11 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Father, do you think Jesus fed His apostles on the tongue when he instituted the Eucharist?
I think it is very likely.
You may try to respond that He didn’t.  Gratis asseritur.
But, I’ll play along….
I respond saying, I hope He … Continue reading →

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Wherein Fr. Z rants

Posted on 8 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our Lord promised us that Hell would not prevail against the Church.
He did not promise that Hell would not prevail in the USA, or in your town or parish.
Today we are seeing a shrinking of Holy Church in many places.  The … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: If a priest cannot say Mass in the Extraordinary Form, is he properly trained? Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 28 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
At ordination, the rector of the seminary is asked if the candidate is fully prepared for priestly duties. If a priest cannot say Mass in the E F, should that be considered not being prepared to assume his … Continue reading →

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How liberal Chicago Politicians (chuckle) reacted to Card. George and Chick-fil-A. Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 3 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Washington Times (the sane paper of the Capitol city):
Chick-fil-A still ruffling [Chicago alderman] Proco Joe Moreno’s feathers
By Peter V. Bella [retired Chicago Police Officer, freelance journalist and photojournalist, cook, and raconteur. WDTPRS likes retired cops... a lot.]
CHICAGO August … Continue reading →

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