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- Fr. Reader on ROME 26/5– Day 57 & 58: doubled up: “This video… ay! poor unfortunate souls…”
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- on ASK FATHER: If a bishop and also priests confirm at the same time, who is the minister of confirmation?: “Prof: In the ancient Church it was the practice to give what are in the post-Conciliar Church called the “sacraments…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is it a sin to take a 15 minute leave during a terrible homily?: “To be fair Fr. Reader; sometimes that happens by the homily even with the most elegant, sincere and orthodox priests;…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Ghost” or “Spirit”, which is it? Wherein Fr. Z Rants.: “I looked around a bit and found a reference in Bosworth and Toller’s Anglo-Saxon Dictionary which led me to Abbot…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is it a sin to take a 15 minute leave during a terrible homily?: “St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s Moral Theology talks a lot about how, when it’s to the advantage of the Massgoer, it…”
- on ASK FATHER: If a bishop and also priests confirm at the same time, who is the minister of confirmation?: “I was raised in a small-ish rural / suburban US diocese – maybe 110 parishes, and the bishop had no…”
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Monthly Archives: May 2026
ROME 26/5– Day 45: Fr. Z gives you the bird
5:55 20:19 20:30 Today one recites the Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii It is the 1st Anniversary of the election of Leo XIV. Two 7th century Popes have their Feast today, Boniface IV (+615) and Benedict II (+685) A … Read More
8 May – Happy Feast of Mary… under which title?
Today I had options for Mass…. Apparition of St. Michael Mary, Queen of All Saints and Mother of Beautiful Love Mary, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces. Guess which one I choose. Let … Read More
8 May – Indulgence for the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii (twice a year)
Today is the 8 May and we recite the Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii It is often recited at 1200 Noon. Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by reciting the Supplication to the Madonna … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 44: I didn’t expect roses.
Aloft, into the Roman sky did the sun battle with the clouds for dominance. It was 05:58. The battle, warmly waged was by the sun achieved until the airy field was surrendered at 2017. The Ave Maria Bell… still in … Read More
REVIEW: New biography of the late and truly great Michael Davies
I am reading Michael Davies: The Great Defender of Catholic Tradition by Leo Darroch. US HERE – UK HERE I’m annoyed because I have a lot of chores to do … laundry, some mending, make lunch, clean the kitchen … … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 43: Res clamat Domino
The sun rose in Rome at 5:58. Sunset was at 20:16: The Ave Maria Bells hasn’t budged… in more ways than one… from 20:30. Today, along with being the day of the Swearing of the new Swiss Guards, was a … Read More
If “full communion” with Rome requires full acceptance of ALL of Vatican II, then, by that standard, many Catholics are lacking “full communion”
Fr. McTeigue hits another one out of the park. Here’s the line of thought. Before I get to that, you should know that the present Prefect of the DDF (olim CDF, a respectable office) told the SSPX that the documents … Read More
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“The law speaks of brotherhood and fatherhood. Many priests experience managerialism and abandonment.”
There is an important post at Rorate today. I’ve written on this topic also, but not for a while. It is critical that as many people review this and, if possible, get it in front of the eyes of bishops. … Read More
Be sure to take in Diana Montagna’s “Substack” today
Be sure to take in Diana Montagna’s “Substack” today. HERE How it begins… Has the Vatican’s Synod Office Become Fr. James Martin’s PR Arm? Synod study group report highlights testimony of New York Times-featured man blessed with “husband” by James … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 42: Keeping up my end
We’ve broken the 06:00 barrier for sunrise by 1 minute. Sunset is at 20:15. The Ave Maria Bell: 20:30 We are 125 days into this civic year. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE … Read More
Fr. Reader on ROME 26/5– Day 57 & 58: doubled up: “This video… ay! poor unfortunate souls…”
