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- Ages on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “We know the demons fear exorcism. So it stands to reason that it tells you something when humans fear the…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Fr. Z: Refrain from having an Espresso with your dessert tonight so you can get a good night sleep. I…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!: “Thank you Fr. Z. I hope your post will persuade priests to take this more seriously. It’s a terrible shame…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “JustaSinner says: East End Yes, I’ve had wonderful fish and chips there and elsewhere in London. However, I have to…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “The food looks great Father Z. I hope you can your apartment in Rome and spend more time there. Love…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “…might make for an interesting chess set – or at least some of the pieces.”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Medals: 3rd from right: https://barbiconi.it/en/106-merit-of-savoy The “tiles” are Pallae https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palla_(oggetto_liturgico) cardboard squares sewed in linen. They are put on the…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “The pilgrim shell at the top is for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The bookend medals are the Pro…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Father Z., Are there German Clowns in Hell? [All of them, I suspect. Even the living ones. What must it…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Thanks for the information on the Cod place. I’ll consider not going there again. Please do mention the names of…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Sorry Father, but you have to go to London-East Side, really- for a proper fish n chip. Everywhere else is…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “Medals: most right is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benemerenti_medal most left is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Ecclesia_et_Pontifice 3rd from left is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_St._Gregory_the_Great center is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_St._Sylvester”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now: “acard: Considering what I had last night, Culver’s would be the better choice. No Culver’s here, however.”
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
How about your good news?
Do you have good news for the readers? Feel free to share some interesting and edifying point from a Sunday sermon you heard. For my part, I have had guests over the weekend. Also, someone I know is recovering, slowing … Read More
WOC ISSUES AN “ACTION ALERT” – COPYCAT WDTPRS ISSUES AN “ACTION ALERT” TOO!
After reading this howler from the Conference for Women’s Ordination or COW … no… that’s not it… the Women’s Ordination Conference or WOC…. whatever… take note (below) of our WDTPRS ACTION ALERT! I’ll bet this comes from WOC’s Ministry of … Read More
WYD and the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
Via Eponymous Flower and Messa in Latino comes something from World Youth Day not covered by the mainstream Catholic media. And one must ask why that is. My emphases: Traditionalist Bishops [Not the SSPX bishops. Bishops with actual faculties and … Read More
1 Oct – Sioux Falls, SD: Marian Conference at the newly restored Cathedral
There is a Marian Conference planned for 1 October (8:30 am – 3:00 pm) in Sioux Falls, SD, at the newly and beautifully restored Cathedral. It is to be hosted by Bishop Paul J. Swain and the Office of the … Read More
Ante diem XII Kalendas SEPT (already) and one of the best puns I have ever heard
I meant to post this yesterday, but I get busy and forget. While today is the anniversary of the death of Stilicho in 408, yesterday in Ancient History, otherwise known as “ante diem XII Kalendas SEPT (can you believe it? … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare
Tagged Consualia, Johnny Mercer, puns, Rape of the Sabine Women, Seven Brides For Seven Brother
3 Comments
3 Comments
Immodest dress in church
Matt Abbott’s recent column at Renew America starts like this: ‘This post consists of excerpts from a letter I wrote to the pastor of a Catholic parish about a certain incident that occurred at his church. I have omitted all … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged immodesty, informality, Matt Abbott
45 Comments
45 Comments
How a perfectly good Saturday can be eaten up
This is one of the things I dealt with this weekend.
Cathedral in Phoenix to have male only altar service (includes whimsical WDTPRS POLL)
I was alerted to this article from The Arizona Republic with a note from a reader saying: “The coverage is predictably bad, but the facts are good.” You may remember that I posted about Fr. Lankeit last January when he … Read More
Where you are!
Here is a snapshot of some of the places, and they could be approximations, of where some visitors to this blog are. I cut out the “Unknown” and vaguer references to countries without additional specification. This snapshot covers about 15 … Read More
MUST READ: Young person’s account of harassment and violence at WYD
Nolite mirari fratres si odit vos mundus. Wonder not, brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3:13 In Madrid during WYD the were no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut protesters harrassing the pilgrims and young people. One of the … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Modern Martyrs, New Evangelization, Non Nobis and Te Deum, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, TEOTWAWKI, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, Throwing a Nutty
Tagged 1 John 3:13, anti-catholicism, Benedict XVI, homosexuals, persecution, protests, secular humanists, secularism, WYD
73 Comments
73 Comments
Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain”
From ZENIT: Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil Pope to Youth: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain” By Inma Álvarez MADRID, Spain, AUG. 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).- After the intense heat that has marked these days in Madrid, a sudden … Read More
Catholic New Media Awards: Voting is still OPEN.
The great Catholic New Media Awards are going on now! Will you please give WDTPRS your support? We are in these categories: Best Blog by a Cleric Best Blog by a Man Best Produced Podcast There are lots of other … Read More
Fr. Z’s Litany for the Conversion of Internet Thugs (2.0)
A work in progress. Litany for the conversion of internet thugs (2.0). (For private use only, when truly irritated, and when the alternative is foul language.) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, graciously hear us. God, … Read More
St. John of Avila to be proclaimed Doctor of the Church
Here’s an interesting bit of news made by Pope Benedict in Spain: Announcement of the Holy Father Dear Brothers and Sisters, With great joy, here in this Cathedral Church of Santa María La Real de la Almudena, I announce to … Read More
Benedict XVI to seminarians
The Holy Father’s sermon at Mass with seminarians. Note especially this: Approach the priesthood only if you are firmly convinced that God is calling you to be his ministers, and if you are completely determined to exercise it in obedience … Read More
Help from readers? Prayers for altar boys.
A reader sent this: We are starting an altar boy bootcamp this September for the EF, and we need prayers before and after serving. Can you send us some, or point us in a direction where we could find some? … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick
Tagged altar boys, service
11 Comments
11 Comments
Prayers for a personal and a larger, ecclesial intention
I have in the past asked you for the support of prayers for personal intentions. I still have a couple very heavy intentions for which I would still ask your prayers. However, I also suggest that you spend some time … Read More
Remember: All it takes is a spark
Thomas Peters posted a few photos of anti-Catholic bigots in Spain harassing young Catholics at WYD. Here are two. Consider this well, friends. It could happen where you are. It could happen to you.
Posted in New Evangelization, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged Spain, WYD
68 Comments
68 Comments
St. Pope Sixtus III: fascinating correspondence with Augustine
It is nice to make connections which show us how the Church was always alive throughout the centuries before our own time. Today is the feast of St. Pope Sixtus III, whom you will remember as having been involved with … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged ep. 191, ep. 194, Liberian Basilica, preface, Roman Martyrology, Semi-Pelagian, Sixtus III, St. Augustine, St. Mary Major
2 Comments
2 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can FSSP priest say Mass in the Ordinary Form?
From a reader: My diocese has a priest shortage, [you are not alone] and the priests we do have, many are well-passed retirement age in their 80’s and getting close to their 90’s. There’s a major concern that in the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged FSSP, Ordinary Form
74 Comments
74 Comments
Ages on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “We know the demons fear exorcism. So it stands to reason that it tells you something when humans fear the…”
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