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- BeatifyStickler on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “I wonder how many dozens of readers and their ages the writings of Mr. Winters reach?”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “From NCR: ….Kathleen O’Brien, who works in ministry in northern California, said the election results have her questioning her vocation.…”
- on PRAYERCAzT: Singing the 2024 Christmas Proclamation or Kalendas in Latin (audio), – and a hard ASK FATHER question: “I’m not sure about the date differences, but if anyone thinks that science has disproven young earth creationism, keep in…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “RE: Fr. Nix We must remember that God is not legalistic while the devil is. Consecration isn’t a magic spell…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “White to move and mate in 4. [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1204 – What … is THAT?: “The robots vestments are better than that of the real priests. It’s something.”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “Deacon John! ZedNet participant! Wonderful to hear from you. I want to get Zednet going again, but I need WB0YLE…”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “Thanks for this tip. I just ordered this book from Amazon via the link you posted and it’s on sale…”
- on WDTPRS: Collect 4th Sunday of Advent (Vetus Ordo) – “What our sins are obstructing”.: “Thank you very much. I did not know the meaning of “praepediunt”, but I just thought it was something in…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 –: “I believe Our Lady is revealing the dark corners and foundations of our societies and cultures. The plight of the…”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “The Pitre book is probably more thorough and comprehensive. I have not read it, but have heard many great reviews…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 –: “Our Lady of Victory is October 7th. I do not know what it all means, nor am I going to…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 –: “After White plays 1. Ne7, I calculate that Black has 26 possible responses. Not one, however, can block White from…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday of Advent: “TLM, better attended than last week (attendance then was noticeably lower than usual). Father based his homily on the verses…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 –: “White tricky mates in 2. How long did it take you? [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next…”
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Monthly Archives: November 2015
More weird sex stuff at Jesuit-run Fordham University
Why is it that when really weird things occur or bad ideas surface you can almost always find a Jesuit involved? I received this note from the Cardinal Newman Society this morning. So Fordham has approved the creation of “gender … Read More
Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Sunday Clerical Supper
I’ve been getting my cooking on these days it seems. I go through cycles between cooking up storms and, on the other hand, eating slapped together sandwiches or cans of soup directly out of the pan. In any event, Sunday … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for this LAST Sunday of the Church’s sacred year of grace? Let us know.
WDTPRS – Christ the King (2002MR): The world will be consumed in fire
We approach the last Sunday of the liturgical year. In the post-Conciliar calendar of the Roman Church this is the Solemnity of Christ the King. In the older calendar, this is celebrated (with a rather different meaning!) at the end … Read More
Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Sole Food!
Never take for granted the love of a Good Woman. Therefore, when one of my readers mentioned in the combox a recipe called Sole Bonne Femme, “Good Woman”, I determined to get me some o’ that love. Since I was … Read More
It’s “Stir Up Sunday”! What are your plans?
Tomorrow, 22 November, is the Last Sunday of the Church’s Liturgical Year. It is therefore… STIR UP SUNDAY! The “stir up” comes from the first words of the traditional Collect in the Roman Rite. It also comes from the tradition … Read More
“Asking Our Lady to Help Us Make Up for Lost Time” AUDIO INTERVIEW
On this Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I want to give a couple priest friends a plug. Msgr. Charles Mangan I have know since the 80’s. He is a priest of Sioux Falls and he worked … Read More
Posted in HONORED GUESTS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Fr. Gerald Murray, Msgr. Charles Mangan
3 Comments
3 Comments
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday – Frigid
First… Fr. Z’s Blog Ham Radio Operators Not on the list? Wanna be? Drop me a line. Last week I had a spur of the moment field day. It was an autumnally beauteous day. I figured that we weren’t going to … Read More
ASK FATHER: Is it a sin not to have a cere-cloth on the altar?
From a preist reader… QUAERITUR: We recently began the Tridentine Mass in Santa Fe, at the oldest church building in the United States, San Miguel Chapel, built in 1610. [Kudos! It would be nice to visit sometime.] I have a … Read More
Fr. Z asks help: finding fabrics
Is there anyone out there I could put onto a project? I need to find some fabric – gold silk – that matches a set of vestments I had made in Rome last year. During my last trip I went … Read More
Lutheran Satire
Ever since Pope Francis met with some Lutherans and said pretty confusion things about reception of Holy Communion [HERE], I’ve been keeping half an eye out for a video from Lutheran Satire. They have a couple already about Pope Francis. They … Read More
Posted in Francis, Lighter fare, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged ecumenical dialogue, Lutheran Satire
11 Comments
11 Comments
ASK FATHER: Can Orthodox obtain indulgences through the Catholic Church?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am an Orthodox Christian. I believe that the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church are both Apostolic Churches, albeit, not in full communion. I converted to EO from Calvinism after being raised Pentecostal. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Both Lungs
Tagged indulgences, Indulgentiarum doctrina, Orthodox
6 Comments
6 Comments
When Jesuits quote Jesus… and when they don’t
How the mighty have fallen. La Civiltà Cattolica is a periodical edited by Jesuits which receives some vetting from the Secretariat of State and, thus, is considered by some to have a measure of “authority”. However, true authority is based … Read More
How about a Masters in RATZINGER STUDIES?
Here is an exciting opportunity for priests and lay people alike. In Rome there is now a Masters program in RATZINGER STUDIES. HERE PDF of the brochure HERE. The Fondazione Vaticana Joseph Ratzinger Benedetto XVI is sponsoring a Masters Program in Joseph Ratzinger: … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Augustinianum, Ratzinger Studies
12 Comments
12 Comments
Card. Sarah on marriage, mercy and the incomprehension of doctrine by priests
I saw at Sandro Magister’s Chiesa that Robert Card. Sarah (cheer here), Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and author of God Or Nothing, [UK HERE] has some strong words for the Church (and churchmen) in the recent L’Homme Nouveau. … Read More
“It was impossible to say Mass in the barrack, of course.”
Our religious liberties are not to be taken for granted. I sometimes consider what I might do when they come for priests and bishops who continue faithfully to preach Catholic doctrine fully. When my mind goes down this dark track, … Read More
US Embassy in Rome warns US citizens about “Potential for Terrorist Attacks”
Everyone, I call upon you to pray for the defeat or conversion of Islamists. Friends in Rome.. please… keep your heads on a swivel. Be alert. Stay frosty. Go to confession. Italy has tightened up security in the wake of … Read More
After Paris… How do you feel these days? Safe? Less safe?
I don’t know about you, but over the last year or so I have become increasingly disciplined regarding my situation awareness. When I get out of my car, I look around to see where everyone is. When I walk out … Read More
ASK FATHER: The mantelletta and other clerical gear were “abolished” but under Summorum Pontificum can they be used? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am writing with a follow up question to your post yesterday (16 November) on the subject of the mantelletta. HERE In your response to the reader, you mentioned the (dolorous) decision, issued motu proprio, of … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood, Seminarians and Seminaries, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged mantelletta, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae Ecclesiae
10 Comments
10 Comments
BeatifyStickler on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “I wonder how many dozens of readers and their ages the writings of Mr. Winters reach?”
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