Monthly Archives: July 2022

But the Traditional Latin Mass has to be suppressed.

But the Traditional Latin Mass has to be suppressed. Translation of original HERE: An air mattress as an altar in the middle of the sea, parish priest and faithful in the water. Thus Don Mattia Bernasconi, vicar of the pastoral … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Can a person commit a schismatic act and not be in “full” schism? “Schroedinger’s Excommunication.”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Thank you for all of your wonderful, and sometimes saddening articles. They are truly a joy and blessing to read. They have helped me to educated myself in my faith better as well. I was wondering, … Read More

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UPDATED ACTION ITEM! PROPOSAL TO PRIESTS: On 1 August say Holy Mass for Blase Cupich – LINK to post

UPDATE: 31 July Proposed: Every priest who possibly can on 1 August should celebrate Holy Mass for the intention of Card. Blase Cupich.    In private… in public… TLM or Novus Ordo…. pray that God provides him with exactly what he … Read More

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A note from a reader in Washington DC, where Card. Gregory has treated the faithful with great cruelty.

A note from a reader in Washington DC, where Card. Gregory has treated the faithful with great cruelty.  My emphases: Thank you for your reporting on the TLM situation out here in the DC area. I have written to you … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 512, etc., including a chess playing robot and an unfortunate 7 year old

Today is National Wine and Cheese Day! 10% off with code FATHERZ10 In Chess News… 50 years ago today in Iceland, Boris had white and Bobby had black. The Najdorf (pronounced “nai-dorf”) Sicilian was on the board. Fischer had the … Read More

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“Days in Rome” Project – October 2022

Many of you have dropped me a note about how you enjoyed my posts from Rome. I intend to return in October, which will also allow me to participate in the “Summorum Pontificum” pilgrimage, which I understand is still on. … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 511, etc.

Many of you have dropped me a note about how they enjoyed my posts from Rome. I intend to return in October, which will also allow me to participate in the “Summorum Pontificum” pilgrimage, which I understand is still on. … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 17th Sunday)

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost (17th … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 510, etc.

Help the great Norcia Benedictines.  GREAT beer.  Try it with sausage and a sharp cheese. Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for insurance, groceries, everything. Please remember me … Read More

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My View For Awhile and Days 3-4 of the spiffy St. Paul Center Conference for priests.

The conference has wrapped up and every one has returned home… or… they aren’t there anymore. The Conference was terrific. I would go every year and I warmly recommend it to my priest readers.  HERE BTW… many of the guys … Read More

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ASK FATHER: The words of absolution during confession in Latin?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Given that Traditionis has prevented the faithful in some areas from continuing to experience the old ritual forms for the Sacraments, the question arose; what is the approved Latin for the Ordinary Form prayer of absolution … Read More

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Francis weakens the Opus Dei “personal prelature”

We read today at Acistampa that Opus Dei which has been a “personal prelature” will no longer be able to have a bishop as its prelatial head. Instead, the head of the Opus Dei will be a Protonotary Apostolic Monsignor … Read More

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Archd. Washington… more cruelty from Gregory for people who desire Traditional worship.

I’m picking this up late, so I will limit to linking and a couple comments. At The Pillar: Tomorrow the Archdiocese of Washington DC? will announce the implementation of Traditionis custodes in the capitol see, restricting the Extraordinary Form to … Read More

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“Forward!” he cried, showing them the crucifix, “Victory is ours.” – St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Today on both sides of the Roman Rite we celebrate a Bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Lawrence of Brindisi. Know much about him? I like this story about him from the Catholic Encyclopedia: It was on the occasion … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 510, etc.

Please please please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance.  US HERE – UK HERE   If you use my link to enter Amazon, I will get a small percentage of the sales.  I can’t see what you buy.  Every little bit accrues.  … Read More

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VIDEO: A young person’s message to the Cardinal who shut down her Traditional Latin Mass

A message to bishops… specifically Card. DiNardo. ? Longer version HERE These bishops are hurting people.  That’s precisely the goal that some of them have: they don’t like the TLM, but even more they don’t like the people who like … Read More

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Day 1-2: Oglebay Conference for Priests

I’m attended the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology’s conference for priests in WV. This is a great annual event and I look forward to it. This year the theme is “Be Strong And Courageous”. Also, we are focusing on … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 509, etc.

lease remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE 10% off with code FATHERZ10 Via Caritatis Wine GIFT CARDS HERE Meanwhile, 50 years ago today Boris Spassky vs Robert James Fischer in Game 5. Result? 0-1. Fischer won … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 508, etc.

Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE If you want some fun… 3:16 isn’t just in John! In Reykjavik, 50 years ago today, it was a rest day.  Robert James and Boris Vasilievich would be back … Read More

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VISUAL CONTRASTS in Chicago… remember the TLM must be suppressed in favor of…. what, exactly?

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