Tag Archives: Anthony Esolen

What is a “liturgist”? Some thoughts.

Posted on 17 August 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Go over right away to read Anthony Esolen’s latest at The Catholic Thing. He reflects on how hard it is to pray at a rather usual “Novus Ordo” Mass. His description could match any number of places. Then he asks: … Continue reading →

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The shortage of priests didn’t just happen by itself, it was engineered.

Posted on 14 May 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At The Media Group there is a piece about the epidemic of false accusations against priests.  They have the numbers.   This is economic persecution based on greed, pure and simple. On another note concerning priesthood, LifeSite re-posted a great piece … Continue reading →

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ESOLEN: 50 Years of Effete and Infertile Liturgical Culture Is Enough

Posted on 26 November 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Anthony Esolen, author of the new book Nostalgia (BUY IT NOW! US HERE – UK HERE) has a column describing the dangerous roll of the dice it is to find a place to go to Sunday Mass when away from home … Continue reading →

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BOOK RECEIVED: “Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World” by Anthony Esolen

Posted on 26 October 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This book has been terrific.  The publisher, Regnery (really good) sent it and, at the last moment before I headed out the door to begin this trip, I slid it into the outside pocket of my suitcase.  It isn’t released … Continue reading →

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ESOLEN: The prelates of sodom – #sodoclericalism

Posted on 4 October 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A The Catholic Thing the scholar and translator of Dante’s Divine Comedy uses this most important of works to unpack a central issue in The Present Crisis. There are those today, such as highly tattooed gang of Team Francis, who work … Continue reading →

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“Do you remember a time when…”

Posted on 5 July 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At The Catholic Thing, Anthony Esolen has again posted a clear-eyed piece about effeminacy in the Church.  Here’s a foray into his piece: Vesting in Lavender Do you remember a time, readers, when you could spend a whole day, actually … Continue reading →

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Esolen’s observations on boys and men and what women cannot give them

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This last week I saw the new and well-done Masterpiece Theatre issue of the classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (US HERE – UK HERE). I wonder if the short series wasn’t in part an inspiration to Anthony Esolen to … Continue reading →

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Esolen on virtue and chastity in “Wonder Woman” (not the one you immediately thought of)

Posted on 12 January 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 →

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Esolen: “Open Your Eyes Father Martin”

Posted on 11 October 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 … Continue reading →

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Anthony Esolen makes a point – with napalm

Posted on 23 May 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 … Continue reading →

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Great news for Sacred Music promoters everywhere!

Posted on 24 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – Book recommendations as things fall apart

Posted on 14 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 … Continue reading →

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Make Church Great Again! “Free Our Churches From the Ugly and Stupid”

Posted on 24 February 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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. … Continue reading →

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Liturgical challenge: “If we say, ‘I shall attend this Mass because it will be good for me,’ it will be of no avail.”

Posted on 13 December 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 →

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Anthony Esolen is under attack by Providence College

Posted on 2 December 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 … Continue reading →

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