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- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “remember this?: …The Pope turned to the beggar and said, “Would you hear my confession?” The beggar replied, “but I…”
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- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “It isn’t a humiliation for us to behave with decorum. It also isn’t humiliation for us to behave with humility.…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Here in Vancouver, Filipinos are the heart and soul of the archdiocese. We would not have full churches without them.…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Dear Father, thank you for addressing this question and bringing in the additional context! Your line “It is wrong for…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “How paradoxical that the Judas liturgical mindset isn’t the one WITH the kissing, given how Jesus was arrested!”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Thank you Fr Z. Then there’s the scene of Pope Francis violently ripping his hand away from the faithful attempting…”
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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Christmas isn’t too far away
I just received an email from my baker who made stunning homemade panettone for me, for the bishops, and for my Supper For The Promotion of Clericalism. This got me to thinking about Christmas shopping preparations. It is good to … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, The Campus Telephone Pole
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Contentions between liturgists and musicians: What to do?
It is too bad that, thanks to our fallen nature and the prodding of the Enemy of the soul, we have conflicts in the Church. You will, however, note right back at me that we have had arguments since before … Read More
Fr. Murray on Hillary’s anti-Catholic distortions at Al Smith Dinner
Clarity and common sense from my friend Fr. Murray on the Al Smith Dinner… Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com
More Wikileaks emails about lib machinations tied to the Clinton campaign
This is a fascinating look into liberal catholic machinations. As you know the head of Hillary Clinton’s campaign, John Podesta, has been involved in creating institutions within the Church to create instability and revolution. Wikileaks has the goods from his emails. … Read More
UPDATE on Reginald Foster’s ‘Ossa Latinitatis Sola’ – Request for old Ludi Domestici
UPDATE 21 Oct: A priest friend sent me a photo of his very own copy of Ossa, duly delivered. Yes, folks, the books are shipping. UPDATE: Some people are asking me for updates on the publication of the 1st volume of … Read More
Pius XI is back on the job after a nice vacation
A few days ago I got a note from a reader that, on the Vatican website, it was no longer possible to access the documents of Pope Ratti, Pius XI (1922-39). Immediately, I thought, “AH HAH!” “Ah hah! …”, … Read More
Archbp. Naumann on VP candidate and ‘c’atholic quisling Tim Kaine (D-VA)
The Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas, His Excellency Most Rev. Joseph Naumann, issued some thoughts about the candidates in the upcoming – important – presidential election. Writing about Dem VP candidate and catholic quisling Tim Kaine (who spent time where Naumann is … Read More
Posted in The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged Archbp. Naumann, election, SCOTUS, Tim Kaine
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21 Comments
Venice Days 2-3: Bones, fabrics and views
A few more images of Venice before transitioning to another place. From the vaporetto on the way out to San Giorgio Maggiore, a view of Santa Maria della Salute. Over the door of the church you still find the arms … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged fabric, Pius VII, Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Venice
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ASK FATHER: Can the bishop forbid the cassock?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: I am trying to find an answer to the question of whether a bishop can prohibit a priest from wearing the cassock. Below is the pertinent section from the Directory for the Ministry and Life of … Read More
REVIEW: Robert Harris – Conclave
I am minded of a witty review back in the day by Dorothy Parker, who wrote of a book that it should not be put down lightly; it should be hurled with great force. A scan of the acknowledgments at … Read More
Venice – Day 1-2: Of Mark and Mud-bugs
This improbable place never ceases to amaze. St. Mark’s Square, which at about noon today will start to fill up with water. Raised sidewalks of metal scaffolding will be set up for people to file along. In this age of … Read More
ASK FATHER: Why are good priests so afraid of “stirring the pot”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: This past weekend my family and I attended Mass at a neighboring parish, which had for many years been considered very liberal. We were informed that a new pastor had been appointed in the course of the last year … Read More
Archbp. Sample on ‘Amoris laetitia’: conscience isn’t a law unto itself
At CWR my old friend Archbp. Alex Sample of Portland as some things to say about Amoris laetitia. He issued some instructions about the controversial document and commented on the. HERE Especially good is this… CWR: The first misuse you address … Read More
Florence – Day 5-7: Red meat and musea
Welcome to Florence. Giotto’s bell tower. The hotel is very close so I can hear the bells clearly. The new Museum of the Duomo is open and it is stunning. After a few hours in this exquisite museum I understand … Read More
Hillary: ”I admire Margaret Sanger enormously… there are a lot of lessons we can learn from her”
I saw an intriguing post online called: Who said it: Adolf Hitler or Margaret Sanger? Quotes are offered. Guess who said it. May I observe that Hillary Clinton thinks that Margaret Sanger was wonderful? She is is “awe” of her. … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras
Tagged evil, Hillary Clinton, Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood
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26 Comments
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know. I will have Mass later today in a Serragli chapel at San Marco in Florence. I’ll talk to the pilgrim group … Read More
ASK FATHER: Man regularly takes Hosts home from Mass
From a reader… Last week I saw one of our parishioners take the host back to his pew. I mentioned this to the visiting priest after Mass and he said to talk directly to the person involved — but he’d left before … Read More
Fr. Sirico on the Clinton’s campaign view of the Church
Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager John Podesta’s emails were hacked. We see behind the scenes. We see what they think of Catholics and the Church. They are simply dreadful. I found a video commentary by Fr. Robert Sirico about what the Clinton … Read More
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