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Jvoyn on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.The simplest answer is usually the correct one. Mary, undoer of knots, pray for us.
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KateD on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.My heart is filled with dread for this poor man...and at his age. It explains why so many mischeivous prelates...
SanSan on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Civil Unions between homosexuals......how many IVF's and surrogacy will be done to "make" their "happiness" complete? I am scandalized. This...
acardnal on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.cf. 1 Cor 6:9, Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not...
iamlucky13 on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.I'm very concerned about how this was said, but less so about what specifically was said. I remember, after all,...
ChesterFrank on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.During the start of the gay-marriage lobbying civil union was offered to them and they refused it. I have to...
Rev. Paul L. Vasquez on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Not ashamed to admit I came here to read your thoughts before beginning to make up my mind about mine,...
aam on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Looking back, I’m wondering if Benedict XVI abdicated under duress, hence his abdication was invalid, hence he’s still the pope?...
samwise on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Snowball effect: same-sex union, bisexual union(s) & polyandry/polygamy, Sharia law.
Ave Maria on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.The man from Argentina has surrounded himself with homosexuals so this should not be a surprise. He has welcomed them...
Gaetano on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Pope Francis doesn't just make me question the wisdom of Vatican II. He makes me question the wisdom of Vatican...
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Irish Timothy on Francis has openly called for civil unions for homosexuals. Wherein Fr. Z rants.Thank you Father Z! This sums it up as good as one can hope for. Time for extra rosaries, fasting,...
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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Bp. Olmsted (D. Phoenix) issues to men a tremendous call to battle!
Liberal catholics want to wussify the Church. They effectively embrace the world’s ways and think the Church should adapt her teachings and practices to shifting secular mores. They accuse those who still dare to stand up in the public square and defend … Continue reading
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, "How To..." - Practical Notes, ACTION ITEM!, Be The Maquis, Cri de Coeur, Fr. Z KUDOS, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Just Too Cool, Mail from priests, Semper Paratus, Si vis pacem para bellum!, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged Be The Maquis, Bp. Olmsted, culture wars, D. Phoenix, manhood, men
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Pope Francis meets with Kim Davis. The Left melts down.
The catholic Left are desperate to silence the so-called “culture warriors”, especially to squelch Catholics who uphold clear Catholic teaching in the public square. You may have heard that during his visit to these USA Pope Francis is reported to have met privately with the … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: If 50% of marriages are invalid, how do I know if my marriage is valid?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: If approximately 50% of current “Catholic” marriages are actually invalid, how do I know if my marriage is valid? I was a cafeteria Catholic at the time of the wedding, husband was unbaptized. We got a … Continue reading
A Roman Mystery: The Lost Tomb of St. Jerome
If there have to be reality TV shows or treasure hunt movies, I propose finding the tomb of St. Jerome (+420) in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. I may write a novel! It would have vampires, I … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Open Band Alert
I’ve been listening on and off during the day to 20m. I’ve heard Sweden, Sao Paolo, Island of St. Helena, Croatia, S. Italy. What a contrast from a week ago. Chime in here if you hams want to make some … Continue reading
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New sacred music disc recorded in the Sistine Chapel
Here’s some musical news. The Sistine Chapel Choir recorded a new disc of sacred music in the Sistine Chapel. It is produced by Deutsche Grammophon and it is called Cantate Domino. UK HERE Recorded in the chapel for which most of … Continue reading
A Feast of Angels
In the older Roman calendar today is the Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, which refers to a basilica dedicated in his honor. This has been the time of year to honor angels for a long time … Continue reading
Off the cuff Francis on the family
Francis in Philadelphia speaking off the cuff about the family with a more or less simultaneous translator. Start at 1:58:29 to about 2:20:30
Posted in One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, Pope Francis, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Archd. Philadelphia, family, Pope Francis
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Your Good News
Do you have some good news to share with the readership? Let us know what it is.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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Synod rule changes to be announced on Friday. Hold on to your socks.
From the Bollettino: Avviso di Briefing, 29.09.2015 [B0737] Si informano i giornalisti accreditati che venerdì 2 ottobre 2015, alle ore 11.30, nell’Aula Giovanni Paolo II della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede, il Cardinale Lorenzo Baldisseri, Segretario Generale del Sinodo dei … Continue reading
ACTION ITEM! It’s time to order your 2016 Ordo (St. John Cantius)
It is that time of year again. Advent is just around the corner. That means that we have to get our new ORDO for 2015. Every Latin Church sacristy should have an Ordo for both the Ordinary and the Extraordinary … Continue reading
Posted in ACTION ITEM!, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Ordo, St. John Cantius
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ASK FATHER: Where should Father distribute Holy Communion?
From a reader… Is there a certain place the Priest celebrant stands to give out Communion or can he go to anywhere in Church? Yesterday he moved a lay distributor where he usually is and went to side aisle. Just … Continue reading
Pope Francis: Women priests? “NO.”
Women don’t have the capacity to receive the sacrament of holy orders because they lack maleness. That is the case for both the priesthood and the diaconate. Not male? No ordination. During the during his flight back to Rome from … Continue reading
Recent Arrivals: spiffy books
While I was on the road, five new books came in. This, from a reader, CF… God or Nothing: A Conversation on Faith by Robert Card. Sarah UK HERE Then the Eleven Cardinals Book™ Eleven Cardinals Speak on Marriage and the … Continue reading
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ASK FATHER: “Everyone, extend your hands to bless Myrna!”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Our Pastor has started a practice that makes me deeply uncomfortable. Typically, the first weekend of the month after the announcements, anyone with a special day (birthday, anniversary, etc.) is asked to stand up to receive … Continue reading
St. Mary Goretti USA Pilgrimage – NEWS
TWO developments… below. But first… You may have heard that the relics of St. Mary Goretti are on “pilgrimage”, as it were, in these USA. HERE Pilgrimage of Mercy: the Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti From … Continue reading
.406
On this day in 1941 “Teddy Ballgame” Williams became the last player to hit .400 in a season. He did this during a double-header against the Philadelphia Athletics on the last day of the regular season. When he reached .400 … Continue reading
NEWS: In the past Popes both smiled and were nice to babies
One of you readers sent a link to a video of a clip from a 1958 movie called “Embezzled Heaven”. In it there is footage from a real audience with Ven. Pius XII. Some of it is obviously staged. It … Continue reading
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard during your Sunday obligation Mass? Let us know.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
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CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Blood Moon Edition (and bacon)
I returned from Tokyo tonight to find the famous annihilation SHTF TEOTWAWKI moon going on. First, I went to a “bachelor party” of sorts for a young fellow who contributes to Gregorian chant here in the Diocese of the Extraordinary … Continue reading
