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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. Z
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- Suburbanbanshee on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “The illumination is a fun one. It literally shows Christ the Pharmacist, which is not a title you read every…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “TonyO: Don’t you realize that the “spirit of Vatican II” only speaks in one direction can can only be discerned…”
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- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “@TonyO Well, you don’t listen to the voice of the spirit^tm by listening to the vox populi. The hoi polloi…”
- on WDTPRS: A charming translation for the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo – 4 November: “Dear Fr. Z. Thank you for your wonderful mention of John, Marquess of Bute (+1900), whose translation of the Roman…”
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Yearly Archives: 2010
WDTPRS: 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Today’s prayer survived the snipping and pasting of the Consilium and the late Rev. Annibale Bugnini’s liturgical experts to be used on Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent. COLLECT (1962MR): Custodi, Domine, quaesumus, Ecclesiam tuam propitiatione perpetua: et quia … Read More
QUAERITUR: In the USA is it against the law to kneel for Communion?
From a reader: I know this may seem a bit odd, but I was hoping to get your perspective on the U.S. GIRM 160, which states: "The norm for reception of holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged GIRM 160, Holy Communion, kneeling, law, norm
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If you live long enough…
… you’ll see just about everything. Brick by brick. I have nothing else worthwhile to add to that.
QUAERITUR: important kitchen tools
Here is a change of pace. A reader recently asked me about necessary cooking tools. Among the several things which more obvious, good bowls are essential. Sturdy, heat resistant and in different sizes.
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta saved Card. Comastri’s priesthood
From CNA with my emphases: Cardinal Comastri recounts how Mother Teresa saved his priesthood Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2010 / 05:46 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica remembered at Mass on Thursday how a promise he made … Read More
Anyone having internet problems today?
Earlier today, on and off, I had some real problems with use of the internet. Some sites wouldn’t load, and others would. I had particular problems with loading anything from a Google search. Did you have this experience? Did something … Read More
New “Roman Missal” edition of the “Say The Black – Do The Red” coffee mug!
I just received the very first edition of the Say The Black – Do The Red “New Roman Missal” edition coffee mug. It is slightly different from the standard edition in that I not only add the obviously added text, … Read More
QUAERITUR: priest roams around to preach
From a reader: We have a new pastor, and I am trying desperately to acclimatize myself to his liturgical style. I’m wondering which things I should be concerned about and which I should just deal with. 1. When he give … Read More
“If you aren’t a conservative by the time you are 40, you don’t have a brain”
My friend The Motley Monk has an interesting insight (me emphases and comments: Most people surely have heard the aphorism, "If you aren’t a liberal when you are 20, you don’t have a heart….but if you aren’t a conservative by … Read More
How to deal with frustration
This afternoon I was pretty frustrated, due to blog problems, and also due to a break down in communication with someone. Therefore, I took my frustrations out on some garden produce. What to do? In case of doubt, make pasta. … Read More
Suburbanbanshee on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “The illumination is a fun one. It literally shows Christ the Pharmacist, which is not a title you read every…”
