Fr. Z’s Podcasts RSS Feed
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
YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- Saint110676 on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “I agree with Fr. Z. Pope Leo is an Augustinian, so has a strong sense of original sin. Certainly, like…”
- on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “In another Catholic commenter’s discussion of this, he said that he thinks that when the Bishop says, in Point I,…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “If Pope Leo is true to his word — a significant “if” — he will come to the rescue in…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “By ‘reverent’ NO do you, Father, mean one done according to the prescriptions and subsequent clarifications emanating from the applicable…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Regrettably one has to ask: who was it, as prefect of the dicastery for bishops, that assisted Pope Francis in…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Whoops, the quotation marks should have been around “reverent”, not Novus Ordo.”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Father Z, could you please tell us what traditional elements we are talking about here? Altar rails, Gregorian chant, ad…”
- on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-02-25 – Falling into the trap: “I love it when the Catholic Church purchases defunct Protestant churches. They are like a blank canvas. Soon to be…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “The sad story continues… The vast majority of our bishops do not know The Faith that it is their First…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Liturgical issues are of the utmost importance and what we are observing over the last month in Charlotte and Detroit…”
- on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “Atlanta has the same prohibition.”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Pope Leo XIV has inherited Francis’ appointments to key positions such as the DDF and DDW and it will take…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “First the TLM, now traditional NO. It’s like they sit around thinking up new ways to decrease the number of…”
- on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “I’ve had this debate with various priests and laity over many years, that ‘turning the altar round’ was never mandated…”
- on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Kathleen10: He’s been Pope for a month and change. I think we should give him a chance to figure out…”
ABORTION PILL RESCUE NETWORK
Everyone, work to get this into your parish bulletins and diocesan papers.
Federated Computer… your safe and private alternative to big biz corporations that hate us while taking our money and mining our data. Have an online presence large or small? Catholic DIOCESE? Cottage industry? See what Federated has to offer. Save money and gain peace of mind.
I am an affiliate. Click and join or at least explore! If you join, I’ll get credit.
Polls
Loading ...Donate using VENMO
GREAT BEER from Traditional Benedictine Monks in Italy
CLICK and say your daily offerings!
A Daily Prayer for Priests
NEW OPPORTUNITY – 10% off with code: FATHERZ10
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
Good coffee and tea. Help monks.
I use this when I travel both in these USA and abroad. Very useful. Fast enough for Zoom. I connect my DMR (ham radio) through it. If you use my link, they give me more data. A GREAT back up.
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!
This blog has to earn its keep!
PLEASE subscribe via PayPal if it is useful. Zelle and Wise are better, but PayPal is convenient.
A monthly subscription donation means I have steady income I can plan on. I put you my list of benefactors for whom I pray and for whom I often say Holy Mass.
In view of the rapidly changing challenges I now face, I would like to add more $10/month subscribers. Will you please help?
For a one time donation...
To donate monthly I prefer Zelle because it doesn't extract fees. Use
frz AT wdtprs DOT comPLEASE RESPOND. Pretty pleeeease?
Loading ...WDTPRS POLL
Loading ...Great WINE USE COUPON CODE: fatherz10
Use my code for a discount
Monthly Archives: August 2014
ASK FATHER: Father gave me a penance that discouraged me.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am struggling with food and alcohol addiction. After confessing this, my penance was to fast the next day after such indulgences. I was discouraged. My confessor did not know my circumstances. I have successfully done … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for your Sunday Mass of obligation? Let us know!
NIGERIA: The Religion of Peace terrorizes Catholic parishes
More from the Religion of Peace via Robert Spencer at Jihad Watch. This time we see the deadly ministrations of the mouth-breathers of Boko Haram. I’m no shrink, but these guys clearly suffer from “Isis-envy”: Nigeria: Islamic jihadists loot and … Read More
Posted in Modern Martyrs, The Coming Storm, The Religion of Peace
Tagged Boko Haram, caliphate, ISIS-envy, Islam, Nigeria, Religion of Peace
14 Comments
14 Comments
GUEST POST: “I celebrated the Traditional Latin Mass before today’s exorcism…”
Time and again, priests tell me that when they learn the traditional form of Holy Mass and begin saying it, it changes them profoundly. Today I received this note from a priest (slightly edited): I finished the [Saint John Cantius … Read More
ASK FATHER: EMHCs when instituted acolytes are present
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am an instituted acolyte in formation for Holy Orders. Based on my reading of the GIRM, an instituted acolyte is an extraordinary minister of holy communion and would be expected to serve in that role … Read More
Time in Rome is a sacrifice, not a career move.
UPDATE 30 Aug: In yet another proof that liberals have a nasty streak a mile wide but no sense of humor, Michael Sean Winters at the Fishwrap posted a snarky attack on both me and on Cardinal Burke. Let me … Read More
Muslim rape gangs enabled by the Left
More from the Religion of Peace and the Left who turns a blind eye. This from Truth Revolt: A horrifying news report in The Telegraph has recently confirmed that 1,400 children were discovered as victims of Muslim rape gangs and prostitution rings in Rotherham, … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Sin That Cries To Heaven, The Coming Storm, The Religion of Peace
Tagged child rape, Islam, rape, Religion of Peace
26 Comments
26 Comments
Aroma Therapy – Catholic style
A priest friend sent this to share for your Just Too Cool file. From Science Daily: Burning Incense Is Psychoactive: New Class Of Antidepressants Might Be Right Under Our Noses Religious leaders have contended for millennia that burning incense is … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool
Tagged Boswellia plant, brains, Exodus 30, frankincense, incense, offertory, Ps 141
25 Comments
25 Comments
ASK FATHER: So angry from liturgical abuses that I didn’t go to Communion!
From a reader… QUAERTUR: While out of town we attended a Redemptorist ____. They had a visiting priest from “Food for the Poor. He began the Mass as if he were a Baptist preacher making us all say “Amen” several times until … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Calling Catholic Patriots! Military Archdiocese needs your help
This came in via email. Please, if you are a citizen of these USA – or even if you are not – support the Archdiocese for Military Services. Dear Friend of Church and Country, There is no other non-profit organization or … Read More
Posted in ACTION ITEM!, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Archbp. Broglio, Archd. Military Services
8 Comments
8 Comments
ASK FATHER: Metropolitan Archbishops and Pontifical Masses
From a reader… QUARITUR: I know Cardinals can celebrate pontifical high masses “at the throne” anywhere. Can metropolitan archbishops do so anywhere within the ecclesiastical province, or only within their own archdiocese? According to the Usus Antiquior, the Extraordinary Form – call … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z dies a painful death
He finally killed me off. At least I had a chance to defend Terra, your planet. I have been a character in a Sci-Fi series by Chris Kennedy. HERE As I wrote before, the series is sort of Galaxy Quest … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Preserved Killick, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged black shirt, Chris Kennedy
9 Comments
9 Comments
Pontifical Mass sighting
I am hoping for an widespread outbreak of Pontifical Masses in the traditional form of the Roman Rite. Thus, I was pleased to receive photos of a Pontifical Mass at the Throne celebrated by His Eminence Raymond Card. Burke when … Read More
Congratulations Rep. Sensenbrenner!
Congratulations to Congressman Sensenbrenner! From the WSJ: Joined by church leaders, Sensenbrenner becomes Catholic Wisconsin Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls) converted to Catholicism in a quiet ceremony at Milwaukee’s St. Francis de Sales Seminary on Monday — a private affair … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Fr. Z KUDOS
Tagged Bp. Morlino, conversion, Rep. Sensenbrenner
8 Comments
8 Comments
Bp. Galatino: “Couples in irregular matrimonial situations…”
I read in the La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno that His Excellency Most Rev. Nunzio Galatino, Secretary General of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) has thoughts about “unconventional couples” and the sacraments. ‘Church musn’t exclude unusual couples’ Italian bishops say (ANSA) – Rome, … Read More
Card. Cañizares Llovera, Prefect of CDW, transferred to Valencia
The Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, Antonio Card. Cañizares Llovera, has been transferred to Spain at the new Archbishop of Valencia. He will fill the vacancy left with the transfer of Archbishop Carlos Osoro Sierra to Madrid. Thus, rumors that … Read More
The popular pontificate of Pope Francis: two views
Auctores scinduntur… authors are divided on the pontificate of Pope Francis. He is, undeniably, popular. However, we read in The Week, based on Pew, that despite Francis’ marvelous showing in the polls, as high as 83% favorable, the view many … Read More
Posted in Francis, Our Catholic Identity, The Drill
Tagged Card. Brandmuller, polls, Pope Francis, popularity
65 Comments
65 Comments
ASK FATHER: The priest’s Eucharistic fast in the Extraordinary Form
From a priest… QUAERITUR: I mostly do the Extraordinary Form. I saw in the De defectibus of 1962, it tells priest to fast 3 hours before communion, does that still hold with extra ordinary form Mass or does the hour … Read More
Saint110676 on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “I agree with Fr. Z. Pope Leo is an Augustinian, so has a strong sense of original sin. Certainly, like…”
Loading ...
