Monthly Archives: August 2020

OPPORTUNITY ALERT! Aquinas Institute – Courses begin 14 September

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, a board member of the Aquinas Institute— the folks who are publishing, for the first time, the Opera Omnia of St. Thomas Aquinas in parallel Latin & English, in some 60 blue hardcover volumes — sent me … Read More

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Some thoughts about Vatican II

Since I was responded elsewhere to a question about Bp. Barron’s recent videos and his view of traditional Catholics, and since every answer he gives seems to circles around Vatican II, it occurred to me that some of you might … Read More

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ASK FATHER: What is Bp. Robert Barron up to when it comes to “trads”?

RobertFrom a reader… QUAERITUR: I was watching Bishop Barron’s videos about Vatican II and traditionalists.   I can’t shake the feeling that something is missing in them.  What do you think about these videos?  I can’t put my finger on it.  … Read More

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Concelebration and COVID-1984: a San Francisco strategy

This is interesting. His Excellency Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone arranged for multiple Masses to be celebrated simultaneously on the plaza in front of the Cathedral of San Francisco. Alas, these Masses were versus populum, but they were Masses in what … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 12.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 12. pic.twitter.com/OoGYsoCks6 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 19, 2020

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NB: Comment problem

Everyone… today there is a problem with viewing comments under each post. Comments are appearing on the mobile view.  They are also being posted in the “Recent Comments” widget on the side bar.   So… the comments are there! Something was … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 11.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 11. pic.twitter.com/3ez3lyvIcS — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 18, 2020

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 1.

When I started this project, I had a different label. So, I am reposting Sonnet 1! @SirPatStew is recording #ASonnetADay by Shakespeare. Charming short videos! I’ve been challenged to do the same. “Why not?”, quoth I. It’s a chance to … Read More

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The Catholic Signal Corps is READY

Catholic Signal Corps.   I posted that it was finally up and running last April.  It is time to remind everyone. What do I mean? Consider… Big social media outlets are filtering, censoring, shadow banning content and users, “deplatforming” those whose … Read More

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The ‘c’atholic Biden Problem

How does one participate in the sin of another person?  We sin through another person’s actions by … counsel command consent provocation praise or flattery concealment partaking silence the defense of the ill done 1. Counsel: If you tell or advise … Read More

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27 August 2020 – @MadisonDiocese – Bp. Hying will administer Sacrament of Confirmation in the TRADITIONAL Rite

On Thursday, 27 August 2020, His Excellency Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Traditional Roman Rite. The Rite of Confirmation followed by a Solemn Mass will take place at 6:00PM … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 10.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9. The “procreation sonnets” continue… pic.twitter.com/JIyLSiA7j5 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 17, 2020

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 11th after Pentecost (NO: 20th 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 … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9. pic.twitter.com/4PiMVqVHCv — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 16, 2020

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 8.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 8. The bells! The bells! pic.twitter.com/3T70DyVBEV — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 15, 2020

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REVIEW: Ancient Roman version of Amazon’s “Alexa”

In Classics I worked on reconstructed Classical pronunciation of Latin. In my English minor I did the same for Early Modern English (e.g., Shakespeare). That’s probably why today I received this. It seems to be a kind review of the … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z asks: What’s with the “QAnon conspiracy theory”?

I have a question.  Usually, when I ask the readership for help with some information, smart people step up. Today during a presser, a newsie asked Pres. Trump if he agrees with a Georgia Republican who holds to what the … Read More

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@JamesMartinSJ vicious internet lynching of @dlongenecker1

Jesuit homosexualist activist James Martin has an penchant for fighting dirty. Any scrap of credibility he might have had for his obsessive cause is greatly diminished with this tactic.   Watch what he does. From his Twitter feed (LINK – my … Read More

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#CQ – 14 Aug -St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest, martyr, #HamRadio operator, intercede for the Fishwrap! #SP3RN

Today, 14 August, is the Vigil of the Assumption.  It is also the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest put to death at Auschwitz. St. Maximilian Kolbe, has a special relevance for Catholic media. Today, dear readers, say … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 7.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 7. Here comes the sun… son… pic.twitter.com/pdOceab1e7 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 14, 2020

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