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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Fishwrap’s case of the vapors over a annual, rural gun show hosted in an unused Catholic school
I very much enjoyed reading a piece at the Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter) about some local news, here in the Diocese of Madison. A Catholic parish in the small Wisconsin town of Muscoda has for years allowed an annual… … Read More
30 June – Traditional Latin Mass – Commemoration of St. Paul – LIVE VIDEO: 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5)
I will LIVE stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: Commemoration of St. Paul Prayers Added: In in time of pandemic After Mass: In time of pandemic Will you please … Read More
Searching for a specific reader who sent something from my wishlist
Out there some where I believe there to be a kind person who recently wanted to send me something from my wishlist: 12 linen purificators for use during Mass. If possible, could you check up on that order? A couple … Read More
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SCOTUS decision on Louisiana abortion clinic law.
Bp. Donald Hying has been in his See of Madison for just a few days over a year. He has not be either idle or shy. See his public reaction to the latest terrible decision of the Supreme Court of … Read More
29 June – Traditional Latin Mass – Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles – LIVE VIDEO: 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5)
I will LIVE stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Prayers Added: In defense against enemies After Mass: In time of pandemic Will you please … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (13th Ordinary) 2020
Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday, either live or on the internet? Let us know what it was. Also, are you churches opening up? What was attendance like? For my part…
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio: Fun with Morse
I’ve been slowly but surely working on learning Morse Code. It’s a bit of a slog. And when I listen to CW pileups, it’s pretty intimidating. But… FORWARD! Speaking of Morse Code, I received this via email. Meanwhile, I’ve been monitoring … Read More
Concerning statues
Funny. I picked this up at Parler, to which I am giving more attention, while giving less to Twitter. This was from the estimable Chad Pecknold. If you are tired of hearing that statues are being torn down, you might … Read More
First Blessings by new priests. Indulgenced? NO! Interesting Latin texts. And Fr. Z rants.
There have been quite a few ordinations in the last month or so. I am always glad to see the pictures or good video. However, year in and year out, I note with a measure of concern among the newly … Read More
27 June – Traditional Latin Mass – Our Lady of Perpetual Help – LIVE VIDEO: 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5)
I will LIVE stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayers Added: For the sick who are close to death After Mass: Litany of Loreto … Read More
COVID-1984 UPDATE: Doctors say Communion on the tongue while kneeling is safer than Communion on the hand
First, retired Polish Archbishop Jan Pawel Lenga, said that bishops who force people to receive Communion on the hand are going to “end up in Hell”. HERE For a person to wind up in Hell he has to have committed … Read More
WDTPRS – 4th Sunday after Pentecost: “O Captain, my Captain!”
I may have quoted Whitman, but, no, I’m not talking about Abraham Lincoln. After all, I’m not a racist. Are you sick of the madness? Let’s put that aside. Sunday’s prayer is found in ancient sacramentaries, such as the Veronese and … Read More
BOOK: The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates by Edward Pentin
I’m having a look right now at two books which speculate about the next Pope. One is by George Weigel. HERE I’ll get to him. First, there is an offering by the best working vaticanista today, Edward Pentin. This is … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Can a Roman Catholic in good conscience date a Sedevacantist?
From a reader…. QUAERITUR: I have been on Catholic Match and found a lady whose family considers themselves independent Catholics. They attend Mass at the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI) or SSPV. Can a Roman Catholic in good conscience date … Read More
ASK FATHER: What to do with old occult objects after repentance and confession?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In my past life, I dealt with occult things, specifically sigils. I have since reverted and been absolved of all related sins, but yesterday came across an old journal with some sigils in it from that … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Books on the history of the traditional Roman Rite
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am looking for a book which might be a sort of Cliffs Note version of Jungmann’s two-volume History of the Roman Rite. Would you know of and be able to recommend any such book? Hmmm… … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! Registered here or not, will you in your charity please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who … Read More
ASK FATHER: Ocular Communion
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I came across an article that said in the Middle Ages there was a practice called Ocular Communion. Is this correct and if so what was meant by it? “Ocular” has to do with the eyes … Read More
25 June – Traditional Latin Mass – In Time of Pandemic – LIVE VIDEO: 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5)
I will LIVE stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: Tempore mortalitatis … In time of pestilence. TEXT HERE Prayers Added: St. William, Abbott After Mass: Against the pandemic Will … Read More
