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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 24/4– Day 35 (-6): adventures in symmetry: “From a reader: “What are in the frames between the vestments?” Those are the priest’s vesting prayers. I’ll show more…”
- on WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo) – Mighty humble Shepherd, humble mighty flock: “Fr Z you are an inspiration in your knowledge about and love for the things of God and the church.…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 32 (-9): Happy Birthday Rome!: “Holy cow that pasta. I wish we had smell-o-vision and taste-o-vision.”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “The German grind continues. It is in their nature.”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Scary about the women. What I mean is this: it would be disheartening enough just to find out that a…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “I wonder what’s going on with these women. Don’t they know that the greatest example of womanhood is Our Blessed…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Fr.Z sez: It is really sad that some people still push this rock up the hill. Reminds one of Sisyphus,…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Alas, those men pushing for ordaining women. STILL trying to get women to do all the work. My mother warned…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Dear Dcn PB, I don’t see how the reality can be described differently than by saying that the one sacrament…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Most people, whether pro or con, misunderstand the history and practice of the female diaconate. The deaconess was a separate…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday after Easter (N.O. 4th of Easter) 2024: “I remember only the joke at the beginning of the homily: Priests get four weeks of vacation per year. Some…”
- on “you must not remember your forefathers…” Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “My children at one of the solid Chesterton Academies have been taught science and theology by an amazing young Catholic…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “What is it that changed about the Catholic Herald? Interesting interview by George Farmer. (If only the faithful could be…”
- on Three items of interest: a conversion, a connection, and a con job: “Wonderful news about Candace Owens and George Farmer. Thank you for continually pointing out that Holy Orders is one Sacrament.…”
- on ROME 24/4– Day 31 (-10): The Parish™…. what’s next?: “Just Some Guy: Perhaps others will get back to you before twilight’s last gleaming.”
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Monthly Archives: January 2023
You might be able to improve the preaching in your parish and change a priest’s life. Wherein Fr. Z suggests.
Sometimes I muse on the truly horrible formation we seminarians in the 80’s received in Sacred Scripture. I broke through that deficit with my knowledge of classical languages and studying Patristic Theology at the best place to do so in … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 643 & inspirational video
This might not have been recorded in Rome, but this is as Roman as it gets. I can see them rotating roles, each taking a turn. Think of the love of the parents for these boys. Those are mighty fine … Read More
ASK FATHER: Am I cooperating with evil in my job by changing generic “he” on forms to gender neutral terms?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My job with a state agency includes reviewing proposed regulations of other state agencies. For many years, when we did this task we would change old references to the generic “he” or “him“ to “he or … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 642
Photo by The Great Roman™ Welcome registrants: Cynthia Berenger Cogito2017 tom********@***.com Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE These links take you to a generic “catholic” search in Amazon, but, once in and browsing or searching, … Read More
3rd Sunday after Epiphany: “‘Vengeance is YOURS’, saith the Lord!” No… wait… that’s not how it goes. CROSS-POSTED
Cross-Posted from One Peter Five: We are looking at the Epistle readings for the Vetus Ordo on Sundays. This week we continue what we prayed last week. I say, “what we prayed,” because the readings themselves are part of a … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 3rd Ord) 2023
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Novus Ordo and the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany in the Vetus Ordo. … Read More
ASK FATHER: I don’t believe Francis is really the Pope. Is it a sin to go to Mass where his name is mentioned?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have read your blog on and off for years but recently began reading regularly. I always find your writing edifying and informative. I will try to keep my question/concern short and to the point. I … Read More
Diocese of Cheyenne: “Welcome!”
In case someone didn’t see it. From Messa in Latino… an Italian site: Da Facebook del 7 gennaio scorso. Interpret this for me? What Does the Oppressor Really Say? How about: Please note that in the Diocese of Cheyenne NOVUS ORDO Mass may … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 641
This little video might not be from Rome, but it is certainly of Rome. It is as Roman as Roman can be. Your daily Rome shot. The blessing of the lambs. Meanwhile,… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with … Read More
ASK FATHER: Pagan amulet for protection
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I know a young couple. The man from indigenous descent who is converting to the faith and who will be baptized and confirmed this April. She has asked about an amulet her husband never takes off … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 640 and MORE Requiem for Card. Pell in Rome
More from Cardinal Pell’s Requiem in Rome. From Bree Dail. Meanwhile… Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE These links take you to a generic “catholic” search in Amazon, but, once in and browsing or searching, … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 639 and a Requiem for Card. Pell in Rome
From a Requiem Mass in Rome for Card. Pell. From Bree Dail. Meanwhile,… Both Kings are in trouble, but it is white’s move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. … Read More
Concerning the Antichrist, the End Times, the Restrainer, and YOU. Wherein Fr. Z rants: Save The Liturgy – Save The World
There is a good piece at The Catholic Thing today about the concept … and eventually person … of the Antichrist. I’ll point out a couple things that caught my eye. First, something on a liturgical note. The writer, Francis … Read More
ASK FATHER: Francis said priests must NEVER deny absolution. True? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I’m getting a lot of questions about something that Francis said to seminarians from Barcelona. Story at the Catholic Herald HERE. As the tale goes, Francis delivered profanity-studded “off the cuff” remarks to seminarians, including “not to be clerical, to forgive everything”, adding … Read More
Rise in “deaths of despair” and loss of religion
At MarketWatch there is a piece entitled Rise in middle-aged white ‘deaths of despair’ may be fueled by loss of religion, new research paper argues Excerpt: So-called deaths of despair such as from suicide or alcohol abuse have been skyrocketing … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 638
Welcome registrants: RobAbney NauelMaiza Jambon Steedalyn TimInMiami Meanwhile,… Black is up but Her Majesty is distant and the King is under siege. White has a sniper on the horizon. White’s knight has a great square on F5. White to move. … Read More
ROME – 19 January 2023: Pontifical Requiem for Card. Pell (TLM)
I am told that the celebrant will be Card. Burke.
ASK FATHER: Retreat for women with the TLM
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Do you know where we might find a good women’s retreat in a TLM environment? I’ll open this up to the readership.
Daily Rome Shot 637
Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. A great set for beginners and experienced players alike. Use FATHERZ10 for 10% off. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Heretic priest
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My cousin’s parish priest said that there is no purgatory. What say you? I say that, if he really thinks there is no Purgatory, then the priest is a heretic. I say that if he has … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 24/4– Day 35 (-6): adventures in symmetry: “From a reader: “What are in the frames between the vestments?” Those are the priest’s vesting prayers. I’ll show more…”
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