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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
Uncle Mike on Archbishop: Church had greater unity under Summorum Pontificum: “The post-Conciliar years are mystically analogous to the piercing of the Sacred Heart. It was indeed a “profound wound.” However,…”
