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- acardnal: I saw on Amazon that Dr. Pitre has a new book coming out this August on Paul, co – written with Michael Barber and John Kincaid. https://ww w.amazon.c om/dp/0802 873766/?co liid=I...
- Therese: I share the concerns of the above posters; was this done so we could “all move on” without looking too closely into the essential details of the matter? The principals of this...
- Gregg the Obscure: To use a phrase I’ve seen on these pages many times in happier contexts “it& #8217;s not nothing 221;. When taken with the advancemen t of Cdl. Farrell – who...
- Father G: Toward the end of the article Pecknold writes, “Els ewhere, openness to the world has meant̷ 0;turning altars around to the face the people rather than the dying Jesus on the...
- Fallibilissimo: I have to try this. I love these little fish. For those concerned with heavy metals (Hg) in fish, which is now a very real concern, these little guys are a wonderful soluti...
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- Greg Hlatky: So, how’ s that “ass imilation& #8221; stuff working out?
- pgs: Dear Fr. Z, Was this “adm inistrativ e penal process 221; used because the evidence was clear and overwhelmi ng? Or did it allow for a judgment without delving into what the hierar...
- Dismas: I expect that Mr. McCarrick will keep his silence. His public image may have been destroyed, yet I doubt that his material comfort will be diminished . Well, so long as he keeps his trap...
- Semper Gumby: You’ re welcome jameeka. GregB: Thanks for the tip about Dr. Pitre̵ 7;s YouTube videos.
- Julia_Augusta: But who made McCarrick a cardinal? JPII, isn’t it? What did he know about McCarrick? We need to know what JPII knew and if he knew of McCarrick’ s misdeeds, we need to know why he...
- robtbrown: Kent Wendler, Are you from Hays?
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: Gab says: TV show, cooking and delivering a sermon weaved in with the dish Well, sardines would make it easy. After a quick explicatio n of the symbolism of the parts of the...
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: I think I would make a special trip to Kansas to observe that. It’s long, however. The rite, that is. I’d probably pack a lunch and thermos.
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: AureEntulu va says: bones They are very fine and the spine somewhat sturdier. You could simply crunch up the whole thing without doing you harm. Otherwise, with a little care,...
- HobokenZephyr: So was this a result of the Solicitati on in the Confession al charge, or did that just make the whole process quicker without having to legally substantia te the other things?
- Ms. M-S: Oh, Fr. Z, please change it to “Don ’t be afraid to try new things in the kitchen 221;! Otherwise, I’m afraid someone from the Reformed Catholic crowd trawling (or...
- jaykay: I am a great fan of “oil y” fish, particular ly sardines and herring. So rasy to cook as well, the danger is the temptation to overcook them. I really pigged out on sardi...
- KateD: When I first saw a pic of McCarrick, I thought I was looking at the late Saint Pope John Paul II. Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a ringer for Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
- KateD: Amen, Professor!
- KateD: The desire for peace when Christians are suffering so much at the hands of groups like ISIS and Boko Haram is understand able, but God did not will Islam. One does not arrive at peace...
- Anita Moore, O.P.(lay): Chuck Ludd, consider the case of the priest I mentioned above who was caught with child porn. He was putting out a newsletter to his supporters from behind bars, and was...
- Gab: Such a good cook you are, Father. Five fishes, eh? I can see you in your own TV show, cooking and delivering a sermon weaved in with the dish du jour at the same time!
- Chuck Ludd: I’ve always wondered a bit about laicizatio n as a penalty — does it give the wrong impression to people that men can come and go as a priest or bishop? If he is laicized he...
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Tag Archives: Parody Songs
The official Parodohymnodist strikes again! “Baby it’s Springtime now!”
Newly received from the official Parodohymnodist, Fr. Tim Ferguson: Listening to one of my least favorite Christmastime songs, this popped in my head. I call it: “A dialogue between a traditionalist and a modernist” Baby it’s Springtime now! I really can’t pray … Continue reading
10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – NEW SONG!
The celebration continues! I hope that you have wonderful plans for the evening. The official Parodohymnodist, Fr. Ferguson, has come through for us again. He penned one for the very day itself 07/07/07. He penned one for the 5th Anniversary … Continue reading
10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum: oldie tunes revisited
10 years ago, the official Parodohymnodist of this blog, inspired by the issuance of Benedict XVIs Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum, penned and sent a celebratory tune. COMPOSER’S NOTE I ruminated a bit … and came to the realization that, while “La Donna … Continue reading
An Epiphany hymn… differently
From a couple years back… in case you are new around here. On a lighter note for your Epiphany joy, here is an offering from the official Parodohymnodist, the great Fr. Tim Ferguson. He provides an introduction: I was just … Continue reading
ZUHLIO RETURNS! “Cardinal Kasper Will Accompany Me”
It is my pleasure to release at long last the super ultra exclusive new hit from the always backward-looking performance artist Zuhlio! I had note from Zuhlio, who has been pensive of late: I’ve been pensive of late. Just ponder about the great contributions … Continue reading

RENEW Renewed!
I saw at the Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter), that RENEW seems to be slithering back! Many of you don’t remember RENEW. It is a program that was going to save the Church! Not so much. Way back in the … Continue reading
“I am the very model of a modern ultramontanist” – ZUHLIO RETURNS!
We like Parody Songs around here. Faithful Catholics have a sense of humor, after all. Libs, not so much. Over a First Things I spotted one worthy of passing along. I AM THE VERY MODEL OF A MODERN ULTRAMONTANIST by … Continue reading
“dust off the censer, and toss out the bong” – 07/07/07
Here is a grooovy oldie post from the WDTPRS archives. This, from this very day in 2007: The Official WDTPRS Parody Song Writer, the esteemed Tim Ferguson has been at it again. As he put it, “I ruminated a bit … Continue reading
ZUHLIO RETURNS: “Where Have All The Sisters Gone”?
The Official Parodohymnodist of Fr. Z’s Blog has inspired – I don’t know how he does it – has inspired – or even why he does it – has inspired to emerge from retirement ZUHLIO! Yes, after the triumphant reemergence … Continue reading
NEW SONG! 5th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum
The WDTPRS Parodohymnodist, inspired by the reposting of his offering 5th years ago, has come to our service again. COMPOSER’S NOTE: To the Beatles’ “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” – unfortunately, to fit the tune, you have to put the emphasis on … Continue reading
07/07/07 – 5 Years since the release of the text of Summorum Pontificum
I posted this last year, but it is good enough to repeat! On 7 July 2007 the text of Summorum Pontificum was released. The Motu Proprio went into force on the subsequent 14 September, but the release of the text … Continue reading
Wherein is found Fr. Z’s annual singing rant on Advent vestments. WDTPRS POLL!
Some veteran readers here know about my annual rant about BLUE vestments during Advent. Lest all other Advent considerations be overshadowed by the implementation of the new, corrected translations, herebelow I rant. I think this liturgical abuse is fading, but … Continue reading
WDTPRS EXCLUSIVE! ZUHLIO RETURNS!
Some of you may recall waaay back when I posted a song by the famous rapper “Zuhlio”. I hadn’t had any previous acquaintance with Zuhlio before that, but since then I have stayed in touch. He had retired and was … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Is gambling a sin?
From a reader: I have recently started dating a woman who is a devout Catholic. I was baptized, but have fallen away from the church since I was young. Since I have love her so much I decided to start … Continue reading
A different Epiphany hymn
On a lighter note for your Epiphany joy, here is an offering from the official WDTPRS Parodohymnodist, the great Tim Ferguson. He provides an introduction: I was just poking around my computer looking for a file and happened across a … Continue reading