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Daily Archives: 27 September 2026
ASK FATHER: “Are limits to the trope-ability of the Kyrie?”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am wondering if there are limits to the trope-ability of the Kyrie. Today I attended a parish that my husband and I usually avoid — although it is probably our territorial parish — because of … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-09-22
September 22nd, 2026 Dear Diary, Had Mass at St. Aloysius last Sunday. It’s part of that new merger into the Living Stones Catholic Collaborative. It’s getting damn complicated to remember the changes. As Fr. Tommy muttered at the last meeting … Read More
Some recent posts and thanks to benefactors and a chasuble possibly for sale
Before anything else, I want to thank my regular and occasional benefactors for their kindness. I pray for you. My Sunday Mass intention is always for you. Also I have a budding project over at Substack. I may “cross post” … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 18th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 26th Ordinary)
My Sunday Mass intention today is for my benefactors, those of you who donate regularly, ad hoc, or send things. Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there … Read More
johntenor on A matter of grave concern: People who pray together before or after Mass.: “The same people who gave us the Snoopy prayer during Mass are uncomfortable with the St Michael Prayer after Mass.”
