Monthly Archives: August 2020

Wherein Francis school @DanHoranOFM – Holy Mass to be offered for him.

Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, recently called Sr. Dierdre Byrne – MD, COL USArmy RET a NAZI.  Really. HERE “The Horan of Babylon” recently cast aspersions on the Most Holy Rosary as the spiritual weapon that it clearly is. HERE He … Read More

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What’s up at pro-abortion Fishwrap these days?

“What’s up at Fishwrap?”, you ask. Try this. Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter) is openly pro-abortion now… probably because the staff is solidly Dem or Marxist.  We’ve known that for awhile, but they aren’t hiding it, either. There is a … Read More

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Signs point to Maoists rampaging in Kenosha, Minneapolis, Chicago….

The other day I wrote a piece in which I opined about the Chinese role in what is going on today, from the intentional diffusion of the Wuhan Devil into the wider world to the violence erupting in our city … Read More

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UPDATED: Video interview with Paul Kengor on LBTQ and Marx – fascinating

UPDATE 31 August 2020: I received a note from Jennifer.   She and her family and the offices of Ruth Institute are in Lake Charles, LA, directly impacted by hurricane Laura. We are all uninjured. However the Ruth Institute offices are … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 24. “Mine eye hath played the painter and hath steeled…”

I’m on the road. My laptop did NOT cooperate with this. #ASonnetADay – 24. “Mine eye hath played the painter and hath steeled…” pic.twitter.com/NmRbnKN52a — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 31, 2020

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30 August – Feast of St. Margaret Clitherow.

Today is the Feast of the “Pearl of York”, St. Margaret Clitherow, an English martyr, killed horribly by pressing in 1586. She helped priests, which brought the terrible death they inflicted on her on 25 March, “Lady Day” which was … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 13th after Pentecost (NO: 22th 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?  

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#ASonnetADay – 23. “As an unperfect actor on the stage…”

ASonnetADay – 23. “As an unperfect actor on the stage…” With lightning. pic.twitter.com/eRMW5lV3uq — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 30, 2020

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ANTIFA website “antifa.com” redirects to “joebiden.com” – Domestic Terrorists for #Biden2020

Today I was alerted to a curiosity. I think you know what ANTIFA is and what is doing. Try this: Type antifa.com in your browser address bar and hit the ENTER key.  Or click HERE – antifa.com Your destination is… … Read More

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Fr. Z kudos to Archbp. Chaput: 50th Anniversary of Priesthood – 29 August 1970

50 years ago today, His Excellency Most Reverend Charles Joseph Chaput, Archbp. Emeritus of Philadelphia, was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Congratulations to His Excellency for this milestone!

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#ASonnetADay – 22. “My glass shall not persuade me I am old…”

#ASonnetADay – 22. “My glass shall not persuade me I am old…” With heavenly bodies! pic.twitter.com/FwYx3evFNZ — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 29, 2020

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MINAS TIRITH — Orcs marched on Minas Tirith this morning in a mostly peaceful protest.

We have in this a pretty accurate image. From the Babylon Bee (not affiliate with The Horan of Babylon… who never will be even half the woman that Sr. Dede is). Orcs March On Minas Tirith In Mostly Peaceful Protest MINAS … Read More

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Chalice used for target practice by Islamic militants displayed to raise awareness of persecuted Christians

From CNA: Chalice shot by ISIS militants to be displayed in Spanish churches CNA Staff, Aug 28, 2020 / 06:11 pm MT (CNA).- As part of an effort to remember and pray for persecuted Christians, several churches in the Diocese … Read More

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Schooling The Horan of Babylon about the Rosary. YES, it IS a weapon!

Look at this: I’ll tell you what is disgusting… this twerp’s distortion of reality. Friends, we are the Church MILITANT while we are in this earthly realm, this vale of tears.  We are like pilgrim soldiers on the march in … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 21. “So is it not with me as with that Muse…”

#ASonnetADay – 21. “So is it not with me as with that Muse…” (A little late today, sorry!) pic.twitter.com/5s0Gv3YmbA — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 28, 2020

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@DanHoranOFM publicly called Sr. Deirdre Byrne a NAZI for speaking at the GOP Convention

Once in a while I have the disgusting experience of reading something by Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM (aka The Horan of Babylon) who twists souls at the ultra-liberal Chicago Theological Union.  (CTU’s official reaction to Pres. Trump’s victory in … Read More

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Facing down the worst of our storms and threats with prayer

Hurricane Laura was terribly destructive.  It was, after all, a hurricane. However, it wasn’t as destructive as anticipated.  That might be small relief to those who have directly suffered from it, but at least there are fewer of those who directly … Read More

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Priest of Archd. of Boston – @bostoncatholic – openly supports the abortion position of Dems and #Biden2020

UPDATE 28 August 2020: Msgr. Paul Garrity apologized Thursday for the “confusion and upset” caused by his statements on #abortion and politics, and said he is “totally against legalized abortion” “committed to upholding Church teaching regarding the sanctity of life.” … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 20. “A woman’s face with Nature’s own hand painted…”

#ASonnetADay – 20. “A woman’s face with Nature’s own hand painted…” A lot of ink has been spent on this poem. pic.twitter.com/TKA5hgu4ws — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 27, 2020

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Antifa… BLM… demonic, selfish rage in the streets. The future and our choices. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Friends, what is at stake in our nation? For decades the education system, combined with many fatherless homes and also broad material ease has produced a herd of deeply indoctrinated, deeply self-centered young people with no sense of “other”, much … Read More

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