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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. ZYOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- Suburbanbanshee: Re: dawg, Fr Z is referring to the Northern Cities fronting of the vowel, as opposed to the Midlands or Southern use of the sound of caught or cot. If the vowel is all the way up...
- benedetta: I take it, alas, that frjim4321, if he cannot appreciate and embrace homeschool ers authentica lly in caritas, would also be the sort of priest unable to appreciate and enjoy a good yarn...
- chantgirl: Diocesan and religious order Catholic schools have largely lost their way. I initially tried 2 different Catholic schools with my oldest, but withdrew him after growing tired of him...
- iPadre: Immediatel y upon the first pic, Frank̵ 7;s song “My kind of town” ; came to mind.
- John F.: One of my favorite meat markets is Paulina Meat market. Is convenient to the Paulina station on the Ravenswood train (Brown line for youngsters )
- New Sister: I read about this apostolic blessing in the testimony given by Père Jean-Bapti ste, Canon Regular at the Abbey Sainte-Mar ie de Lagrasse. It was he who gave anointing of the sick and...
- JesusFreak84: Knew where you were on the first shot, because I sometimes drive under an L track on my way to the Shrine of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest. (Also, don’ t let those Sox...
- Joy65: Our Pastor has given the Apostolic Pardon quite a few times and speaks about this often especially at funerals. I pray that I will be able to receive the Apostolic Pardon before I am called...
- Jeannine: Have you ever gone here, Father Z? I learned about it from the Dresden Files: http://sma -church.or g/
- FatherEvansJulce: Sadly, I had a conversati on with a priest of 25+ years who asked “isn ’t the apostolic pardon reserved to bishops? 8221; So much unnecessar y suffering& #8230;
- Fr. Kelly: Cjrs_79 says: I do have a comment and a question: I am finding my way to tradition, but I am anti-gun and I despise Donal (sic) Trump. Cjrs_79, It seems to me that your question about...
- excalibur: If I want a salad I’ll take it on the side, not messing up my hot dog. LOL They have some strange food ideas in Chicago no doubt.
- Anneliese: My hometown. I hope you go to Giordanos for pizza. And stay warm, please.
- momoften: “Home schooling in the United States is the necessary concomitan t of a culture in which the Church is being opposed on every level of her existence and, as a consequenc e, given the...
- jaykay: Kurtmasur: “I doubt tradtional catholics in Europe are pro-gun as this is not a big deal in that continent… In fact, most people in Europe are baffled by the USA’s 2nd Amendment and...
- Fr Martin Fox: “ 230;when I order a hot dawg (I believe that’s the correct transliter ation)R 30;” How else would one pronounce it?
- Thorfinn: To the points about the particular advantages of homeschool ing (attention to the liturgical year, opportunit y to attend Mass, authentic Catholic curriculum ) I would add that homesch...
- TonyO: John Pomeroy makes a good point. The media during the late 80’s , 90’s and 00’s attacked homeschool ing through the use of a meme “wil l they be socialized ?R...
- Mariana2: IMMO, ego sum pater tuus.
- sibnao: Numbers aside, I’d like to chime in regarding why homeschool ing might have a link to increased vocations. Homeschool ed children have more time to themselves . They have a little...
- bigtex: Fr. Z livin the high life… ;this Bud’ s for you. [Yep. Hot dogs and popcorn! But… Bud? Really? First, isn’ t Miller the “hig h life” ;? And, next, “...
- JustaSinner: Hope you’ re rooting for the Cardinals, of the St. Louis diocese! Chicago, another once proud US city ruined by stupidity and liberalism . Sorry New York, Chicago-st yle ‘...
- msmsem: At my seminary, deacons were required to know the formulae for the Anointing of the Sick, the Absolution , and the Apostolic Pardon prior to graduation . We’d have until a set date to...
- Lorra: I’m genuinely am sorry to say that I find this to be the case more often than not but I would never confront a priest about it. I’m just grateful he is a priest and that he is...
- Midwest St. Michael: Aw man! You were at Wrigley watching the Redbirds beat da Little Bears, Fr. Z?! Wish I would have been paying more attention to the crowd behind the plate. :-/ BTW, given the...
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- My View For A While: Mystery City
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- A bishop, black vestments and refreshing commonsense!
- ASK FATHER: Priest Mumbles Words of Absolution. Fr. Z says: FATHERS! Stop being JACKASSES and do it right!
- Shamefaced self-promotion with warm thanks to benefactors
- “If it’s just a symbol, then to hell with it!” Wherein a Lutheran tells it as it is and then Fr. Z rants a lot.
- Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Good Shepherd – AUDIO
- ASK FATHER: Communion twice in a day. But is Communion under both species already twice?
- ASK FATHER: Catholic betrothal rite, ceremony
- WDTPRS – 2nd Sunday after Easter (TLM): joy, devastation and rising
- BOOKS RECEIVED: Two VERY different DAUGHTERS!
- I’ve decided. I’m for arming teachers and the Rule of Law
- Fr. Murray and Prof. Royal opine on latest developments
- 28 April – PONTIFICAL TLM at Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- St. Michael the Extremely Cool Samurai Archangel, defend us in battle!
- “O my God, make them like a wheel; * and as stubble before the wind.” Consolation from a Psalm.
- “Why Trappist ale tastes better”
- WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo): a candle is honey sweet summons
- @austinruse on “Slippery Jim” @JamesMartinSJ and his non-explanation explanation
- IMPORTANT from @HeartbeatIntl – abortion pill reversal method rescues babies without bad effects, physicians network
- Gallup Poll points to future demographic disaster. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
- R.J. Snell reviews @DouthatNYT book about Pope Francis and his pontificate
- Jesuits to host homosexual “Pride Prom” at @MarquetteU
- Beautiful video about the Traditional Latin Mass. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
- Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s…. STEVE!
- The Sovereign Merciless Order of Malta – Another step toward creepy.
- Reading #GaudeteEtExsultate – Pope Francis blasts “punctilious concern for the Church’s liturgy”
- Reading “Gaudete et exsultate”: Pope Francis schools those who shy from spiritual combat imagery
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Tag Archives: Anthony Esolen
Esolen on virtue and chastity in “Wonder Woman” (not the one you immediately thought of)
When I would explain the Decalogue to children, I’d say something like: God didn’t give us rules because he wanted to ruin our fun. These rules are God’s way of saying, “Don’t hurt yourself. You are made in my image. … Continue reading
Esolen: “Open Your Eyes Father Martin”
I am usually eager to read anything penned by Anthony Esolen. But when I saw the title of Esolen’s newest offering at Crisis, I put everything aside:
“Open Your Eyes Father Martin”
Father James G. Martin, S.J., is either a cruel or a … Continue reading
Anthony Esolen makes a point – with napalm
The brilliant Anthony Esolen (how I envy his prose) makes a point – with napalm – at the increasingly useful Crisis today. The post confirmed me in my desire never to be on his bad side.
He begins…
Don’t Let A Foolish Idea Go … Continue reading
Great news for Sacred Music promoters everywhere!
Firstly, did you know that the man who made the magnificent Garand rifle – which helped to win freedom for millions – was named John Cantius Garand?
Speaking of John Cantius, I received a note from St. John Cantius in Chicago … Continue reading
UPDATE – Book recommendations as things fall apart
UPDATE:
Today I saw at First Things a review of three books along a common theme. Guess which three books they were.
Here is an interesting point (for links to the books, scroll down):
All three of these books make reference to the decline … Continue reading
Make Church Great Again! “Free Our Churches From the Ugly and Stupid”
So I’m reading my email. A reader sent the text of a Wall Street Journal piece (they have an evil paywall) entitled “Free Our Churches From the Ugly and Stupid“.
“This hath potential”, quoth I, and in did I delve.
Pure gold.
So … Continue reading
Liturgical challenge: “If we say, ‘I shall attend this Mass because it will be good for me,’ it will be of no avail.”
Today at the ever helpful Crisis there is a piece by Anthony Esolen (who is being persecuted by Providence College – HERE) with thoughts on disposition and sacred worship stemming from the thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand in his work Liturgy and … Continue reading
Anthony Esolen is under attack by Providence College
I’ve mentioned Prof. Anthony Esolen quite often in these electronic pages. He is a serious scholar with a great pen. I’m usual struck with a little envy at his writing style.
Esolen is under attack by liberals.
There is an article about … Continue reading
BISHOPS – PRIESTS: When shall we see his like again?
At The Catholic Thing there is a piece by David Warren which merits attention. Warren had been to the presentation of a new book about Bl. Clemens August Card. von Galen, the “Lion of Munster” who famously stood up in the public … Continue reading
Anthony Esolen under attack by his school, Domincan-run Providence College
I often direct you to the writings of Anthony Esolen, who contributes frequently to the increasingly-valuable Crisis. Esolen is a prof at Domincan-run Providence College.
I saw this at Touchstone, where Esolen is an editor.
If you have benefitted from the writings of Touchstone … Continue reading