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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- APX on ROME 25/4– Day 15: Easter Wednesday: “The timing of this conclave is a bit uncanny. Cardinal Sarah turns 80 in June. I know people say he’s…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “My money is on John XXIV because the new pope will be a centrist who desires to reach across the…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “My preference would be for someone to take the name Pius XIII, Ah, but then what of the Pope Pius…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Pope Lot would be an apt choice, but, sadly, how unlikely a one!”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Reading around about Formosus and Boniface and Stephen, as one does, I wonder if Romanus II would be a good…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Leo, we need a lion right now. Trump II , probably wouldn’t fly.”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 15: Easter Wednesday: “Those peonies! My, oh, my! They are beautiful. They are exactly the color I hope to add to my current…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “I hope it isn’t Pope Elton John or Pope Liberace. With the cast of characters and uncle ted’s nephews there,…”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “In 2013 somebody set up a website where you could “adopt” a cardinal elector to pray for. Should we do…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “I said Stephen II III because Stephen II I died after three days and gets left out (is he even…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “I must say that this is fun. However, if you say you would like this or that also say why!…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “I also would be joyful if Cardinal Sarah became pope. Pope AUGUSTINE after a fellow African.”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Here’s to Steven II the Third”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Benedict or Pius would ease my mind. I hope Pizzaballa is elected, for no other reason than it will be…”
- on “Quo nomine vis vocari?” What name will the next Pope take? – POLL: “Why not Cardinal Eijk of the Netherlands? He’s relatively young (71), was a physician in internal medicine (the smartest people…”
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Monthly Archives: April 2018
My View For Awhile: Mezzogiorno Edition
I’m heading out on an adventure as chaplain to a pro-life pilgrimage group which will travel in S. Italy, where I have never been: Puglia, Calabria, Sicily with some time in Naples and, on my own, a few days in … Read More
20 April 2007 – Msgr. Richard Schuler – RIP
Today is the anniversary of the death of Msgr. Richard Schuler, a well-known Church musician and pastor for many years of the Church of St. Agnes in St. Paul, MN. This was a man who fought the good fight, in … Read More
19 April 2005: Benedict XVI elected
Today, 19 April, is the 13th anniversary of the election of Benedict XVI. I’ll bet you remember where you were. How time flies. I was with FoxNews at the time. Here’s the coverage…
“And Paul VI wept”. More fascinating notes about the Pope and the liturgical reform.
Today, Sandro Magistero offers some information about Paul VI’s true attitude about the liturgical reform sparked by “experts” such as Annibale Bugnini well before the Council, during the Liturgical Movement, and carried out through and after the Council by the … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Annibale Bugnini, BUGNINICARE, liturgical reform, Virgilio Noè
26 Comments
26 Comments
Wherein Fr. Z rants about the Church as “field hospital”. Brutal horror, heroic wonder.
In his preaching and writings, St. Augustine of Hippo (+430) frequently presents Christ as Medicus, or doctor/physician of the soul. Christ heals the ills of man brought upon ourselves by sin. This is hardly a surprise, given that in the … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, GO TO CONFESSION, Liberals, The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged debridement, field hospital
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WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Easter (2002MR) – Mighty humble Shepherd, humble mighty flock
Coming up this weekend… Those who generally frequent Holy Mass with the traditional form of the Roman Rite heard the Gospel about the Good Shepherd last week. In the Novus Ordo, that Gospel is read this week, for the 4th … Read More
Posted in EASTER, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, WDTPRS
Tagged Good Shepard, humility, mosaic, Second Coming, strength, synchesis, tessera
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HUGE Fr. Z kudos to a reader who wrote to bishops about the important Apostolic Pardon
I have on occasion written about the important Apostolic Pardon or also Blessing, to be imparted to a person who is close to death. The Apostolic Pardon imparts to a person who is properly disposed, please God through the last … Read More
My View For A While: Mystery City
I’m sure that with this first shot, many of you will be able to tell where this is. If that elevated hint wasn’t enough. And then there’s this. It was pretty cold out there, I can affirm. But the 2nd … Read More
Connection of home-schooling and entering seminary
A study shows that men who are home-schooled enter the seminary at a higher rate than those who were in Catholic schools. 1 in 10 priests were home-schooled at some point and are 4 times more likely to enter seminary … Read More
ASK FATHER: “My 4 year old insists on praying in Latin.” Latin resources for young children?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Thank you for the delightful and edifying omnibus that is your blog. It is my understanding that Pope St. John XXIII or his delegate created a syllabus of works to be read when studying Latin. Do … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged 2+2=5, John XXIII, Latin, Veterum Sapientia
34 Comments
34 Comments
A bishop, black vestments and refreshing commonsense!
Here is a great tweet from Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence in Rhode Island. It struck me during a Funeral Mass today – most of the mourners, family and friends, were wearing black. The priests were all … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest Mumbles Words of Absolution. Fr. Z says: FATHERS! Stop being JACKASSES and do it right!
FATHERS! This fellow’s note gives another example of why we priests must must must be careful and precise when giving absolution to penitents. Use the prescribed form of absolution in Latin or appropriate vernacular language and say the essential words … Read More
Shamefaced self-promotion with warm thanks to benefactors
I am deeply grateful to all of you who have subscribed to be monthly donors. My usual practice is to write email “thank yous” when I get notifications that donations have come in. This month it has been…let’s say hard … Read More
“If it’s just a symbol, then to hell with it!” Wherein a Lutheran tells it as it is and then Fr. Z rants a lot.
Years ago, I was – for my sins – sent by the pastor of the parish to attend a Thanksgiving Day “ecumenical” breakfast. When I entered the place, a young man in clerical cloths and a tag identifying himself as … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Good Shepherd – AUDIO
Today, in the traditional Roman Rite, is Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Novus Ordo people heard for the Gospel a passage about a post Resurrection appearance of the Lord. Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard … Read More
ASK FATHER: Communion twice in a day. But is Communion under both species already twice?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a question about the number of times Holy Communion May be received in a day. And I know the answer sort of. The question is, if you may receive twice in the same day … Read More
ASK FATHER: Catholic betrothal rite, ceremony
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Have you ever heard of “betrothal ceremonies” in the Roman Rite prior to entering into marriage? Asking for a friend… Once upon a time the notion of “betrothal” was far more rooted in both secular and … Read More
BOOKS RECEIVED: Two VERY different DAUGHTERS!
Some of you long time readers may recall that I’ve been a character in a sci-fi series. I was even killed… at least once. If that isn’t a motivation to read them, I don’t know what is. I became a … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Our Solitary Boast, REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged books, BVM, Chris Kennedy, Dom Xavier Perrin, Mary, red shirts
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I’ve decided. I’m for arming teachers and the Rule of Law
After looking at the photo which a friend sent me, I’ve decided. Armed teachers and the Rule of Law. HERE
Fr. Murray and Prof. Royal opine on latest developments
Here is the latest from Fr. Murray and Prof. Royal.
APX on ROME 25/4– Day 15: Easter Wednesday: “The timing of this conclave is a bit uncanny. Cardinal Sarah turns 80 in June. I know people say he’s…”
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