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- DCLex on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “1. Qc7 forcing a4 2. Qa5# (If 1….b6 2. Qc8#) about 3 minutes”
- on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “Bb6. If axb6, Qa8#; if Kxb6, Qd6#; if a4, Qxa7# I got the puzzle in about one minute. I figured…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?: “Thank you Father for this very interesting and informative piece. Your saying “we are our rites” hit me the other…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “Most amusing line: “Generations of Catholics who embraced the modernizing tide sparked in the 1960s by Vatican II are increasingly…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “The (Novus Ordo) parish I currently live usually has about 30 people that attend our only “Sunday” Mass (which is…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “St. Athanasius…excomumicated when he died. Shows us that God is in charge. His Creed clearly says, “No salvation outside of…”
- on Fr John Hunwicke – R.I.P.: “May he rest in peace. My routine when at home is to read this blog at breakfast then Fr. Hunwicke’s…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “Pippo has the largest bird of paradise flowers I have ever seen. I wonder if he is the same florist…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “Fr. Z: Welcome back to the US and you touched down at JFK in one piece. Sticking to Delta must…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: ““I’m not a Catholic anymore,” said Hammond, the woman who left when the church’s school began to change. “Not even…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “Too much doom and gloom in the comments. Denies reality; it’s a bad moment, not a bad forever. [Too much…”
- on The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.: “This amused me: “You’d leave Mass thinking, ‘Holy cow! What just happened?’” said another ex-parishioner at St. Maria Goretti, whose…”
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
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From Jihad Watch: Mexico: Muslim stabs priest at the altar of Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral […] “A French Muslim stabs a priest in the cathedral of Mexico,” translated from “Un musulmán francés apuñala a un sacerdote en la catedral de México,” … Read More
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A visit to a great parish
I was recently in Grand Rapids, MI at Sacred Heart parish. I observed there some impressive things which confirm other experiences I’ve had. First, what they have done with the school – rather, Academy – there could be a model … Read More
Lightning … from above!
No, you are above the lightning for a change. I found this at APOD. Very cool. Explanation: Watch a huge lightning storm move across the eastern USA. The huge storm caused much damage and unfortunately some loss of life for … Read More
My View For Awhile: Homeward With Chant And Shakuhachi
I’ve had a great couple of days in Grand Rapids MI. It’s time to go home. The talk I gave to kick off the Fatima series at Sacred Heart parish – an amazing place, more later – was well received … Read More
An “imperialism of novelty”
Peter Kwasniewski at NLM has a thoughtful piece, with which I agree, about trend over time in the celebration of the Novus Ordo. When there are options provided, there seems to be an expectation that the least traditional option will be … Read More
IN THE WILD: on a muscle car
I enjoy getting “In The Wild” pics with Z-Swag. Here’s a great one… from a reader… via Twitter… I have car magnets to support our priests and bishops. >>HERE<< Check them out! Example:
Glaswegians! ACTION ITEM!
Some time ago I asked the readership if anyone had ever seen a stained glass window of Moses at the cleft in the rock from Exodus 33. Someone came through and I am deeply grateful! From a reader… I remember … Read More
OUR LORD CAPTURED BY ALIEN ROBOT!
I can’t resist. This is from my friend Greg DiPippo: A scene from the soon-to-be-released film “Alien: New Covenant.” (An early press release from the studio accidentally omitted the word “new” from the title.) The xenomorphs have mated with … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made during the sermon you heard for your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know what it was! For my part, though I haven’t given it yet, I intend to connect the Epistle (James 1) with … Read More
PLENARY INDULGENCE during 100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions
INDULGENCE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY IN FATIMA, PORTUGAL Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence opportunity for the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions throughout the centennial year, from the 27th of November … Read More
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ASK FATHER: How to build TLM interest at a sound parish?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am blessed to attend an OF parish where the teaching is orthodox and the liturgy reverent and beautiful (including parts of the mass sung in Latin). Several families have begun expressing an interest in an … Read More
My View For Awhile: Fatima Edition
I’m off again to give a talk at a parish to kick off their series for the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. A choice parking spot! When you travel a lot, it’s the small things. … Read More
Fatima’s major theme and YOU
I think that what happened at Fatima is an event that is ongoing, with urgent ramifications for us today. Taken all together, the central message of Our Lady in her apparitions at Fatima is the urgent need to pray, do penance, … Read More
DECREE of Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” about 13 May 2017 – Our Lady of Fatima
ORIGINALLY Published on: Apr 5, 2017 I received from the offices of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” the following DECREE. This decree says that on 13 May 2017, the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, it is granted and permitted using … Read More
ASK FATHER: Use of the biretta at Low Mass
From a reader… a question about birettaquette. QUAERITUR: I am an avid reader of your blog and has been inspired by it. For my vacation from the seminary, I am planning to help my parish priest know how to celebrate … Read More
Minneapolis – 13 May MORNING – TLM and Rosary Procession for 100th Anniversary of Fatima
A few days ago I mentioned the Fatima anniversary procession that will be at St. John Cantius in Chicago. That’s be great. Also, I will be speaking in Grand Rapids, MI. I just learned that in Minneapolis (my native place), a … Read More
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Your Fatima 100th Anniversary Events
Far and wide we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. I think the event of Fatima is an important ongoing event into our own time. How are you observing this event? Any changes … Read More
IN THE WILD! Clement XIV goes to ROME!
Fr. Hunwicke was kind enough to remind us all that 28 May is the anniversary of the election to the See of Peter of the great Pope Clement XIV, Papa Ganganelli. I noted in a comment there that one person obtained a stein … Read More
DCLex on ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010: “1. Qc7 forcing a4 2. Qa5# (If 1….b6 2. Qc8#) about 3 minutes”
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