SHOPPING ONLINE? Please, come here first!
Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for insurance, groceries, everything. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. Try AmazonFresh Free Trial
Up to 15% off New Products from AmazonBasics
Shop Amazon Gold Box - New Deals. Everyday
Shop Amazon Gift Cards - Instant Delivery or Free One-Day Shipping
Try Prime Discounted Monthly Offering
And you do need a Kindle! - HERE
Kindle Unlimited Membership Plans
About this blog…
“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. Z
Coat of Arms by D Burkart
CLICK and say your daily offerings!
A Daily Prayer for Priests
Do you have a faithful Catholic website that needs competent and reliable tech support?
Fr. Z’s VOICEMAIL
Nota bene: I do not answer these numbers or this Skype address. You won't get me "live". I check for messages regularly.
WDTPRS
020 8133 4535
651-447-6265
YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
Ms. M-S on ASK FATHER: Use of a microphone during Traditional Latin Low Mass. Wherein Fr. Z rants.There are no native speakers of Church Latin, so presumably everyone on earth has an accent. One has to begin...
carn on ASK FATHER: Use of a microphone during Traditional Latin Low Mass. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Just so you know the state of affairs in Germany: https://www.katholisch.de/artikel/27362-wie-ein-diakon-einer-sterbenden-den-beichtwunsch-ausredete "How a diakon dissuaded a dying person from her...
WVC on ASK FATHER: Is a vote for “the lesser of two evils” still a vote “for evil”?I'll also add that Biden recently and without apology endorsed the chemical castration of an 8-year old boy if he...
OssaSola on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Christ the King (NO: 30th Ordinary) 2020 – POLL: Francis same-sex unions topic during homily?We attended the TLM. Father spoke to the Francis statement saying that it is impossible to change the Church’s teaching...
Gregg the Obscure on ASK FATHER: Is a vote for “the lesser of two evils” still a vote “for evil”?there are also alternatives other than the major party candidates. i cast my vote for such a candidate. one who...
Rob in Maine on ASK FATHER: Can einkorn flour be used for the Eucharist? It is lower in gluten.What about Quadrotriticale?
Hugh on ASK FATHER: Can einkorn flour be used for the Eucharist? It is lower in gluten.Andrew, I never knew that about ador/adorare. Amazing! Thanks.
Kent Wendler on VIDEO: Autopsy of a really slick LIESen. Durbin is equally serpentine. I tuned into CSPAN 2 on Saturday, just happening to land on his post-cloture speech....
JoelL on ASK FATHER: Is a vote for “the lesser of two evils” still a vote “for evil”?“Two weevils crept from the crumbs. 'You see those weevils, Stephen?' said Jack solemnly......
Fr. Kelly on VIDEO: Autopsy of a really slick LIEOf note is Dick Durbin's no vote. He claims to be a pro-life Democrat. And on this ground, earlier this...
Kerry on ASK FATHER: Can einkorn flour be used for the Eucharist? It is lower in gluten.Andrew, me too. Three hour autolyse and 12 hour bulk proof greetings! Do you visit The Fresh Loaf website? I...
Andrew on ASK FATHER: Can einkorn flour be used for the Eucharist? It is lower in gluten.As someone who likes to dabble in bread baking, I have come across many comments describing different brands of flour....
rwj on ASK FATHER: Is a vote for “the lesser of two evils” still a vote “for evil”?Bravo, Father! Carefully thought out and supported. This should be page one of First Things.
teomatteo on VIDEO: Autopsy of a really slick LIEHow often do the abortion proponents point out that if RoevWade is reversed then state laws will become the new...
iamlucky13 on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Christ the King (NO: 30th Ordinary) 2020 – POLL: Francis same-sex unions topic during homily?rbbadger - Thank you for sharing that link. It is short and precise in clarifying the teaching of the Church,...
Polonia on ASK FATHER: I don’t like Trump or Biden. Can I opt out and not vote at all?Planning on doing the same. Did you have to write him in on the ballot?
rbbadger on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Christ the King (NO: 30th Ordinary) 2020 – POLL: Francis same-sex unions topic during homily?I was required to address it. My bishop had a letter that he requested be read at all Masses. You...
This blog has to earn its keep!
PLEASE subscribe if it is useful.
That way I have steady income I can plan on, and you wind up regularly on my list of benefactors for whom I pray and for whom I periodically say Holy Mass.
For a one time donation...
I set up a
CONTINUE TO GIVE
account, which functions rather like PayPal. Some of you use it. Here is a QCode you can use with your smart phones. Try it!
Also, to receive a link to donate via Continue To Give using your smart phone SEND MESSAGE:
4827563 TO: 715-803-4772 (USA)
Some donations also come through CHASE. That works well. I don't think they take any percentage as fees.Yes, Fr. Z is taking ads…
Because it matters what children read…
Be a “Zed-Head”!
I carry one of these super-strong rosaries in my spare mag pouch! The Swiss Guards have them too!
CHALLENGE COINS!
My "challenge coin" for my 25th anniversary of ordination in 2016.
Want one? I do exchanges with military and LEOs, etc. and you can make a donation.
PLEASE RESPOND. Pretty pleeeease?
Loading ...This is really useful when travelling… and also when you aren’t and you need backup internet NOW! I use this for my DMR “Zednet” hotspot when I’m mobile. It’s a ham radio thing.
If you travel internationally, this is a super useful gizmo for your mobile internet data. I use one. If you get one through my link, I get data rewards.
WDTPRS POLL
Loading ...“Rigid”? Pfffft. “Faithful!” No priest’s desk or kitchen is complete without one, for young, old, and priests in general.
Fr. Z’s stuff is everywhere
Help support Fr. Z’s Gospel of Life work at no cost to you. Do you need a Real Estate Agent? Calling these people is the FIRST thing you should do!
They find you a pro-life agent in your area who commits to giving a portion of the fee to a pro-life group!
GREAT causes to support
Help Monks in Wyoming (coffee – UPDATED LINK) and Norcia (beer) and the wonderful "Soap Sisters" of Summit, NJ!
Please follow me on Twitter!
Daily Archives: 4 December 2009
Checking out Mystic Monk coffee for the first time
A kind reader recently sent me a bag of Mystic Monk coffee beans. I tried it this morning. This is "Hermit’s Bold Blend". I will have to try a stronger batch tomorrow. I like a pretty sturdy brew. This was … Continue reading
Holy See endorses study analyzing priests’ use of internet
From CNA with emphases and comments: Holy See endorses study analyzing priests’ use of internet Rome, Italy, Dec 4, 2009 / 03:01 pm (CNA).- An international research project is attempting to discover how priests perceive and use the internet. [It’ll … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
10 Comments
Bishop Bog Blogger
I have never before seen the blog of His Excellency Most Rev. Terence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa, but I think I will return. This is a guy after my own blogging heart. First, I remember reports from a friend of … Continue reading
Feedback from Oxford – first time serving a TLM
From a reader: I just wanted to let you know a bit of good news, I served for the first time at a sung TLM this evening at SS Gregory & Augustine Church in Oxford, England. We have so many … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick
Tagged Oxford
Comments Off on Feedback from Oxford – first time serving a TLM
Photography/graphics question
For you who are into photography. What software are you using to edit or to create?
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
29 Comments
Archbp. Nienstedt radio interview on health care reform
I want to direct your attention to an interview on Minnesota Public Radio with the Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, His Excellency Most Rev. John Nienstedt. He is interviewed about health care reform and the increasingly audible role of … Continue reading
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged abortion, Archbp. Nienstedt, health care reform, MPR
6 Comments
The Feeder Feed
I was away for a while. Boy, are they glad I’m back! Where ya’ been? Success! Junco. GOT FEED? They eat by your donations! Thanks for your help in the past.
Posted in The Feeder Feed
3 Comments
America Magazine and a 1960’s revolt against the new translation
From America Magazine with my emphases and comments. I have a "modest proposal" at the end. The piece was written by Fr. Michael G. Ryan, Rector of St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA. Here is something about him from the … Continue reading
Posted in Green Inkers, New Translation, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged America Magazine
103 Comments
6 Dec – Lantana, FL (D. Palm Beach) Solemn TLM
From a reader: Dear Father,allow me to bring to your (and your readers’) attention a Solemn High Mass (EF) to be celebrated this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:00pm, at Holy Spirit Church in Lantana, FL. This will be the first such … Continue reading
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Palm Beach
Comments Off on 6 Dec – Lantana, FL (D. Palm Beach) Solemn TLM
Let’s Say Thanks to men and women in the military
A reader sent the following: Could you be so kind as to take one minute and send an email card (see below) to the men and women serving our country? It’s so difficult being away from home anytime but especially … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
5 Comments
NPR piece on the resurgence of bishops in the public square
On the site of National Public Radio there is an audio story about the fact that strong Catholic bishop are beginning to regain their voice in the public square. My emphases and comments: On Social Issues, Bishops Flex Political Muscle … Continue reading
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged abortion, Bp. Tobin, Communion, NPR, Rep. DeLauro, Rep. Kennedy
23 Comments
Resignation of Archbp. of Southwark
His Hermeneuticalness, the great Fr. Finigan, who would be a very good choice as a bishop, posted this about the resignation about his own ordinary, Kevin McDonald, Archbishop of Southwark. The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral … Continue reading
A curiosity on the Vatican website about Midnight Mass
An alert reader noticed the following on the Vatican’s website: 24 Thursday Solemnity of the Birth of Our Lord Vatican Basilica, at 22.00 CAPPELLA PAPALE Midnight Mass Interesting.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
28 Comments
