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- monstrance on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Thank you Fr Z. Then there’s the scene of Pope Francis violently ripping his hand away from the faithful attempting…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: ““That’s just a remanent of an imperial court…” Sold! I’ll take a double order, please!”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Beautiful post Fr.The poem is wonderful.I am 71 yrs of age and i thank God for the Latin Mass.You write…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: ““Liberals accuse traditionalists of clinging to the useless bowing and scraping of ancient court practices. They won’t kneel! No! They’ve…”
- on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “When you got to “Sounds like a ritual to me,” it reminded me of the wonderful book by Thomas Edward…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “I agree with the above sentiments, given that our government seems hell-bent (literally) on starting a war with Russia over…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “Fr Z I agree with MaternalView above. The world situation is shaky and a trip to Poland… next to Ukraine…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “I‘ll assume black goes „upward“ and down left is h8. 1. f5+ forcing gf6 (xf5 e. p.) 2. h5+ forcing…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Lori announced massive parish closings, along with the suppression of the Latin Mass in diocese. Sure suicide by cutting off…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news: “I think people have lost confidence in all manner of things, airplane manufacturers, airlines, FAA, government agencies who are supposed…”
- on Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday after Easter – traditional Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH! – Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!: “Aw, dear St. Joseph. I love him so much. I was blessed to go to a mass of this feast…”
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- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Dear Masked Chicken, thank you for pointing me to your post of 22 March, which which I largely agree. My…”
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Monthly Archives: November 2020
#ASonnetADay – 92. “But do thy worst to steal thyself away…”
#ASonnetADay – 92. “But do thy worst to steal thyself away…” pic.twitter.com/AYh6kVJam8 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 17, 2020
Posted in Poetry, Sonnet A Day
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Food for thought: “How to Red-Pill a Bishop”
Today at Crisis there is a thoughtful piece by Michael Warren Davis about bishops, both impressive and dreadful. How to Red-Pill a Bishop For those of you who have been living the feral life in depths of the forest for … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 91. “Some glory in their birth, some in their skill…”
#ASonnetADay – 91. “Some glory in their birth, some in their skill…” pic.twitter.com/JySaBh8y2Z — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 16, 2020
ASK FATHER: Since the Church does nothing about Joe Biden, what commandments do I have to follow?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Since the “Church” hasn’t excommunicated Joe Biden for his and the Democratic Party stance on abortion, which commandments/teaching do I/we have to follow? GUEST PRIEST RESPONSE: Fr. Tim Ferguson A good and timely question. And a … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law
Tagged can. 915, excommunication, Joe Biden
21 Comments
21 Comments
#ASonnetADay – 90. “Then hate me when thou wilt; if ever, now…”
#ASonnetADay – 90. “Then hate me when thou wilt; if ever, now…” pic.twitter.com/xeo6oW6bgt — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 15, 2020
Posted in Poetry, Sonnet A Day
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JUST TOO COOL: Ecclesiastical Sleuths Website
One of the regular commentators here sent me this. Very cool. This follow on a tweet I saw a few days ago, I don’t recall whose, which had a photo of a page of a “Miss Marple” book. Her regular … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 89. “Say that thou didst forsake me for some fault…”
S#ASonnetADay – 89. “Say that thou didst forsake me for some fault…” pic.twitter.com/WFEnGJVI94 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 14, 2020
Posted in Poetry, Sonnet A Day
Tagged Sonnet A Day, William Shakespeare
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Fishwrap – swamp of pseudo-Catholic wokeness: CANCEL JOHN PAUL II!
Here is a spectacular example of “fundamental osculation” from the Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter). Keep in mind an old principle: Everything before “but” is B as in B, S as in S. Editorial: US bishops, please suppress the cult … Read More
Posted in Liberals
Tagged damnatio memoriae, Fishwrap, John Paul II, National Schismatic Reporter
16 Comments
16 Comments
The best thing I’ve seen, so far, about the infamous McCarrick Report: ‘Status quaestionis’ and sign posts for reform.
Sadly, I have found so far one of the best examinations of the infamous McCarrick Report. My own stomach-turning look at the Report left me with the impression that whoever assembled it had the primary objective of shielding Francis through … Read More
#ASonnetADay “When thou shalt be disposed to set me light…”
#ASonnetADay “When thou shalt be disposed to set me light…” pic.twitter.com/FzPbbDBPfx — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 13, 2020
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#SonnetADay – 87. “Farewell! thou art too dear for my possessing…”
#SonnetADay – 87. “Farewell! thou art too dear for my possessing…” pic.twitter.com/r0hyqWUDME — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 12, 2020
ASK FATHER: Funeral after Vanishing Twin Syndrome
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My wife and I have just learned that we are probably losing an unborn child to “Vanishing Twin Syndrome” (where one twin embryo fails to grow on pace with the other and is absorbed back into … Read More
#ASonnetADay – GUEST SONNET by Gerard Manley Hopkins – The Soldier
#ASonnetADay – GUEST SONNET by Gerard Manley Hopkins – The Soldier pic.twitter.com/ug2Rr0T4TL — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 11, 2020
Posted in Poetry, Sonnet A Day
Tagged Gerard Manley Hopkins, Sonnet A Day, United States Marine Corps, USMC
3 Comments
3 Comments
“In ev’ry clime and place…” – Happy 245th Birthday UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!
Happy birthday to all Marines everywhere. 245th Cake Cutting Ceremony HERE Commandant’s Birthday Message HERE Parris Island Birthday Pageant HERE (historic uniforms) There are quite a few birthday videos available. Browse! And take a look at the Commandant’s Reading list … Read More
ASK FATHER: I bought an icon at a “esoteric new age shop”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I saw a beautiful “our Lady of Perpetual help” icon at an esoteric new age shop. I could not help, but buy her… and got her blessed. I call her the Rescue Icon- Do I have … Read More
An altar set up at sea
From time to time, I give you updates from a Navy friend CDR Johnson, who is chaplain on USS FORD, which is being put through its paces. Today (happy B-Day Marines – ‘rah), after he saw one of my masthead … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 86. “Was it the proud full sail of his great verse…” Last of the “Rival Poet” set.
#ASonnetADay – 86. “Was it the proud full sail of his great verse…” Last of the “Rival Poet” set. pic.twitter.com/TcBwQxfpPf — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 9, 2020
ASK FATHER: Plural of “prie-dieu”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: You occasionally discuss what the plural of gin and tonic should be. I have a similar problem with what you have just assembled. In England, we borrow the French term Prie Dieu. That’s fine in the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Lighter fare, POLLS
Tagged prie-dieu
19 Comments
19 Comments
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 23rd after Pentecost (NO: 32nd Ordinary) 2020
Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday (obligation or none), either live or on the internet? Let us know what it was. Also, are you churches opening up? What was … Read More
monstrance on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Thank you Fr Z. Then there’s the scene of Pope Francis violently ripping his hand away from the faithful attempting…”
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