Monthly Archives: December 2020

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Christmas in St. Peter’s is cancelled, but apparently this Mass is okay. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

As reported by CNA, Francis cancelled Christmas liturgies for the public. And yet… apparently a Mass like this is okay. Here’s a public service announcement. If you love good music, don’t… just… don’t. Unless, perhaps, you are in need of a … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 117. “Accuse me thus, that I have scanted all…”

#ASonnetADay – 117. “Accuse me thus, that I have scanted all…” pic.twitter.com/jzSeJiqxfE — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) December 13, 2020

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CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet reminder – Sunday 13 Dec – evening at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 13 Dec).

Last Sunday we started up our very first ZedNet on in the evening at 8PM EST.   We had five check ins. I had a devil of a time connecting (cf. Zuhlsdorf’s Law) because Brandmeister has been making changes for security … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday of Advent “Gaudete” – 2020 – POLL: Rose Vestments?

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. Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 116. “Let me not to the marriage of true minds…” #GONAVY #BEATARMY

#ASonnetADay – 116. “Let me not to the marriage of true minds…” pic.twitter.com/JEmr9vjZjY — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) December 12, 2020

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What did Reuters release on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

What did Reuters release on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe? Mexico’s senior Catholic leader backs civil unions for gay couples The Mexican Catholic Church’s highest-ranking bishop agrees with recent comments by Pope Francis in support … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 115. “Those lines that I before have writ do lie…”

#ASonnetADay – 115. “Those lines that I before have writ do lie…” pic.twitter.com/ittE8FBAOH — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) December 12, 2020

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The 2020 Vatican Nativity Scene. Cameo appearance by the Mandalorian and “Baby Yoda”

Following last year’s hideous display of bad taste and politically correct pandering, this year’s Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square plunges to the nadir of this annus horribilis. From Vatican News: The Monumental Nativity Scene is made up of ceramic statues. … Read More

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UPDATE: Fr. John Hollowell – still battling a brain tumor

In February I posted about a priest with a brain tumor, Fr. John Hollowell.  HERE Here is an an excerpt from an email update.  He will have another MRI soon, 16 Dec. If the MRI does show a continued tumor, … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 114. “Or whether doth my mind, being crown’d with you…”

#ASonnetADay – 114. “Or whether doth my mind, being crown’d with you…” pic.twitter.com/nB0fnZQyg3 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) December 10, 2020

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#ASonnetADay – 113. “Since I left you mine eye is in my mind…”

#ASonnetADay – 113. “Since I left you mine eye is in my mind…” pic.twitter.com/seClV4bGEY — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) December 10, 2020

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St. Barbara, patron saint of artillery

At Marine Times I saw a fun piece about St. Barbara, who happens to be the patron saint of artilleries.  My emphases and comments. How a Roman-era Rapunzel became the patron saint of artillery On December 4, artillery units around the world … Read More

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Msgr. Richard Soseman – R.I.P.

I heard today that a good friend of mine Msgr. Richard Soseman died from the Wuhan Devil.   He was 57.   A story HERE I’ve known him for many years.   He worked in Rome in the Curia for a time and … Read More

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What could possibly go wrong?

First, we have the developing COVIET Union, with its humiliating and ineffective face diaper regiment, intended to break the will of the people. Then we have massive election fraud in the most important nation on Earth, which is riddled with … Read More

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