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Monthly Archives: January 2018
“To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant.”
As convert I read with interest the stories of other converts at the Coming Home Network run by Marcus Grodi. His is, I think, also the best of the shows at EWTN. Today a story at CHN caught my eye … Read More
JUST TOO COOL: TLM missal in Braille
From the Catholic Herald: Extraordinary Form missal to be produced in Braille for the first time An Order of Mass for the older Latin form of the liturgy is to be produced in Braille in what is believed to be the first of … Read More
FATHER ASKS: Planning for computer upgrade, practical pointers
As this new year comes in, I foresee the day down the line when I may have to get a new computer. What I am using is working for now, but tech doesn’t last forever. Moreover, I am a firm … Read More
Is the #AmorisLaetitia agenda just the warm up for the full assault on #HumanaeVitae?
If the unrepentent sinner, unshriven and without a firm purpose of amendment, can officially be admitted to Holy Communion, it’s game over for discipline in the Church. It’s over for authoritative teaching on faith and morals. If Christ was wrong about marriage … Read More
INTERNET PRAYER UPDATE: ARABIC and TELUGU! – UPDATED AUDIO
One of you kind readers has helped me start the New Year on an upbeat. Here is a translation of the now widespread Internet Prayer in ARABIC LISTEN صلاة قبل الولوج الى الأنترنت . ايها الأله العظيم، الكلي القدرة،الأبدي،الذي خلقتنا … Read More
6 Jan NASHUA, NH – Pontifical Mass with Bp. Libasci – first since 1960s – UPDATED: Minneapolis!
This is no just a Pontifical Mass where there hasn’t been a Pontifical Mass for decades. I really like the fact that it is advertised by the diocese on their diocesan website and facebook page. That caught my eye. Not … Read More
Posted in Events, Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Bp. Libasci, D. Manchester
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BLOCKED by the New catholic Red Guards. How about you?
In the last couple of days I’ve discovered that I’ve been blocked on Twitter by Fr. Thomas Rosica (@FatherRosica) and by Massimo “Beans” Faggioli (@massimofaggioli). I am not sure why I clicked on a tweet reference to Rosica, since I … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Fr. Thomas Rosica, Massimo Faggioli, New catholic Red Guards, Twitter
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30 Comments
EPIPHANY traditions: exorcisms, blessings, special chants, eggs, etc.
Let’s be clear about something. Epiphany falls on 6 January. Always has, always will. This year, the year of grace 2018, 6 January is a Saturday. Great feasts have vigils. Vigils are moments of penance, preparation, recollection. We fast before … Read More
Head exploding juxtapositions (literal and figurative)
Here’s a jocular head exercise for the readership. Today I saw a video (sent by an old staffer of the COL Forum) about drone warfare. It’s terrifying. Watch this, please, and try not to freak out about the potential misuse … Read More
ASK FATHER: Are blessings, holy water, etc., less effective if Latin isn’t used? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… who picked up on something I wrote about blessings and holy water in the traditional form compared to the new, post-Conciliar form… HERE QUAERITUR: “The exorcisms of the salt and water are to be done in Latin.” … Read More
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