Category Archives: Puir Slow-Witted Gowk

QUAERITUR: Concerning the thumb and forefinger

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:
It is now over five years since I learned to say Mass in the Usus Antiquior. [Hooray!] I have tried hard not to import random bits of rubrical practice into my celebration of the Novus Ordo. [That can … Continue reading →

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Liberals only invoke their Catholicism when it agrees with their Leftism

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Radio talk-show great Dennis Prager analyzes pro-abortion catholic VP Joe Biden’s abortion response during the debate.  HERE.
A taste….
Joe Biden’s Religion: Catholicism or Leftism?
In the vice presidential debate, the two candidates, both Roman Catholics, were asked about their religious beliefs, how they … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: No group Rosary in church because it is “private prayer”

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A group of us wanted to recite the Rosary after Mass in church and our pastor said ‘No the Rosary is a ‘private prayer’ and cannot be said as a group in church…..your thoughts ???
Are you sure that … Continue reading →

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Exhibit on the historical inspiration for Capt. Jack Aubrey!

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is for your Just Too Cool folder. BBC reports:
Admiral Cochrane artefacts go on display for first time
The life of an admiral who inspired the character Jack Aubrey, portrayed in the film Master and Commander, is to form an … Continue reading →

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A look at Archbishop Conti’s pastoral letter which has stirred things up

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pursuant to the CNA article about the Glaswegian Archbishop Mario Conti’s exhortation to Catholics to stand for Holy Communion, there is now some considerable discussion out there in the blogosphere.
Some are saying that Archbishop Conti has “decreed” in his pastoral … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Wore a black chapel veil and women scoffed

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From  a reader:
I wore my black mantilla (it blends in with my dark brown hair better) to an OF Mass this evening for the second time (no issues the first time), but after I arrived, a group of chatty and … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Validity of baptism when water touches only the hair – Fr Z rants

Posted on 18 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a deacon:
I was wondering how safe it is to assume that water flowing over the hair along with the correct words constitutes a valid baptism. I ask because there were just 12 babies baptized in my parish and some … Continue reading →

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What does the gowk really say?

Posted on 6 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A scene from The Fortune of War (6th in the series), which includes the wonderful word “gowk”.
At this time our friends Capt. Aubrey, Dr. Maturin and some of the crew from HMS Leopard are on their way back to England … Continue reading →

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The Tablet equates striking the breast during the Confiteor with child abuse.

Posted on 6 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At The Tablet aka The Bitter Pill, there is a piece by one Melanie Lately, a guest contributor, which deserves our attention – and not because of its excellence.
Commentators in the combox over there have dealt with the obvious problems, … Continue reading →

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Too stupid for words: planting trees instead of going to confession

Posted on 23 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am not making this up.  This is from Treehugger.
Really.
Priest in Brazil Replaces Prayer With Tree-Planting
by Stephen Messenger, Porto Alegre, Brazil on 06.22.11
Planting trees may be a great way to help save the environment, but thanks to one Catholic diocese … Continue reading →

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