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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: June 2016
ASK FATHER: Hard choices about a priest and a parish
From a reader… Father, my heart aches over this. Having heard you speak and read your blog over the years, I believe you can guide me with wisdom, charity, and moderation. We have attended a TLM parish for over ten … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can a nun give a homily?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a serious question. Should a nun w or wo a habit (I got wo habit of course) be allowed to give a homily by the priest who just got done reading the Gospel. I was under … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Dear Fr. Z, why do bad things happen?”
From a reader… no… readers… no… many readers, all the time! In summary… “Fr Z, why does X [X = bad thing] continue to happen in my [FILL IN BLANK]?” Many questions come in with the formula or some variation … Read More
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New procedures to remove negligent Bishops… what could go wrong?
The Pope has issued an Apostolic Letter (heavy) Motu Proprio to establish procedures to remove bishops who don’t act adequately in regard to priests who hurt children or vulnerable people. Good. On the face of it, that’s great. I’ve been irritated … Read More
Attacks on Catholic church in France and Belgium
I was just in Toledo… not Ohio. While I was in the glorious cathedral, and I heard that it had been the site of a mosque after the Visigothic church was torn down, it occurred to me that there are … Read More
Sometimes a photo is worth 5000 thousands words.
You might have heard of this, but, since I have been traveling and using the interwebs less than usual in the last couple weeks, it was news to me. A member of the Macedonian parliament brought a gift to Pope … Read More
A moral theologian tackles difficulties in #AmorisLaetitia
In Catholic World Report there is some analysis of Amoris laetitia. The writer first contrasts himself with others who think that the Exhortation is not magisterial in nature. That doesn’t mean that he doesn’t find problems. For example: […] 2. Doctrine … Read More
Happy news from Bradford
Within me two people are constantly vying for control. First, there is the pessimist. He says, “Things can’t possible get any worse!”. Then, there is the optimist. He responds, “Oh, yes they can!” Seriously, we do have good news. From … Read More
The Insidious Footnote Saga continues: Fn. 329
I’ve been traveling and – frankly – backing off from the blog in order to have an actual vacation (NB: vacation, not rest). However, one of my Roman correspondents has again done yeoman’s work on a SUPER IMPORTANT point about … Read More
June, Piety and You
June is traditionally dedicated to foster devotion and piety for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Speaking of piety, consider what you might do regarding your own pious, devotional practices. Hint: don’t be afraid to be pious! We lose nothing by … Read More
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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