Daily Archives: 15 October 2010

Wherein Fr. Z asks a question, directed especially at bishops.

Under another entry, in a comment, a participant here raised an interesting question. Many of us Latin Mass attendees have boys who also have affection for the “Beauty” of the Latin Mass … , and many of these young men … Read More

Posted in Brick by Brick, I'm just askin'..., New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices |
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October Horse and Noble Horse, from Ancient Rome to Ancient China

I was reminded by roguecatholicism that today is the Idea of October and therefore the day for a different sort of Oktoberfest, the ancient Roman rite of the “October Horse”. Rite of the ‘October Horse’ — one of the many … Read More

Posted in Just Too Cool, On the road, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged ,
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Fr. Farfaglia is surprised! Fr. Z offers solace and some observations.

The other day I posted about a piece by Fr. James Farfaglia, a sensible Catholic priest and no liberal, who shared thoughts about his love for the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite.   He rambled a little and left an … Read More

Posted in Brick by Brick, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Mail from priests | Tagged
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Archbp. Celli on ‘pastoral conversion’ on new media. Fr. Z rants.

From CNA comes this, with my emphases. Vatican official calls for ‘pastoral conversion’ on new media Vatican City, Oct 15, 2010 / 09:51 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Church must intensify its presence in today’s “digital culture,” Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, … Read More

Posted in Brick by Brick, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Wherein Fr. Z Rants | Tagged ,
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QUAERITUR: Communion for non-Catholics in a nursing home

From a reader: A good friend of mine recently put her father in an Alzheimer’s day care facility at a local Catholic nursing home. Each day a deacon comes to the nursing home, holds a Communion service, and distributes Holy … Read More

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity |
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When Biases Trump Brains II – Lisa Miller stumbles again

Lisa Miller is exactly what Newsweek wants in a religion writer.  She is a liberal anti-Catholic and not terribly well prepared to write about her topics.  In other words, she’ll lead similarly prepared readers to exactly the right – that … Read More

Posted in Biased Media Coverage, The Drill, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, Throwing a Nutty | Tagged ,
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