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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane – wonderful things happening!
I received a note from Fr. Robinson of the little church in Maiden Lane near Covent Garden in London, Corpus Christ. Father has quite the restoration project going and it is worthy of notice by everyone. I also remind the … Read More
New Chant CD from the outstanding Benedictine Monks of Norcia! (And a note about a pilgrimage.)
Here is some great news. The wonderful Benedictine Monks in Norcia, Italy (they make the best beer you may ever have), are releasing a new Gregorian Chant CD on 2 June. It is available for pre-sale now. Click HERE It is … Read More
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Benedictine Monks, Benedictines, Gregorian chant, Norcia
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Of snakes and Ireland
From the often amusing Eye of the Tiber: Ireland Approves Reentry Of Snakes Into Country By Popular Vote Ireland overwhelmingly approved a referendum to allow “snakes” back in the country on Saturday, becoming the first country in the world to … Read More
Ireland… What is Ireland?
At Crisis I saw something about what the Irish did that serves as a pretty good summary. The whole thing is HERE. This is a sample: […] Some scholars tell us that the gothic genre of story-telling grew up as … Read More
Sign up for ‘Summorum Pontificum’ Pilgrimage to Rome with Fr. Z (19-29 October)
I want to bring to your attention the upcoming annual Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage to Rome 19-29 October. It is handled by Orbis Catholicus and my friend John Sonnen. I will be going, as chaplain. That means TLMs everyday and probably some … Read More
IMPORTANT: Closed pre-Synod planning session held, “shadow council”
Here’s a disturbing report about how the upcoming Synod is being shaped. There is a lot to read here, but take time to do it. This is important. From CNA and Le Figaro with my emphases and comments: Rome, Italy, May 26, 2015 … Read More
Fr. Z’s Voice Mail
I have received a few more voicemails… Remember, I don’t call back, but I listen to it. Greg in Denver says he once called from a hospital 5 years ago. He wanted this time to thank people for prayers, thank this online community, … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, HONORED GUESTS, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged voice mail
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Jihad Brides
Years ago I read a Friday mosque speech in which the imam, or whatever, said “If before we couldn’t win with the long sword, we will win with the short sword!” He went on to explain that the men had to breed … Read More
Of the dropping of rose petals
Some years ago I posted photos of the Roman firefighters on top of the Pantheon (I shot them from my apartment’s window) as they prepared to drop rose petals through the oculus on Pentecost. HERE It’s a great custom. I … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Look! Up in the sky!
Tagged Pantheon, Pentecost, rose petals, St. John Cantius
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WDTPRS: Pentecost Tuesday – the protection of our hearts
According to the older, traditional Roman calendar, today is Tuesday in the Octave of Pentecost. The octave of Pentecost was lamentably killed off by the cutters and snippers of the Consilium in the post-Conciliar reform of the Roman liturgy. And … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, WDTPRS
Tagged adsum, Luxembourg, Octave, Octave of Pentecost, Paul VI, Pentecost, St. Anastasia, St. Willibrord
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