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- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “@TonyO Well, you don’t listen to the voice of the spirit^tm by listening to the vox populi. The hoi polloi…”
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- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “1. Vatican II serves as a foundational instruction to “listen to the voice of the spirit^tm”. Ok. So, “the people”…”
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-21 – Troubled seminarian
The “mole” has been stuck at home with a bad cold and so there have not been any entries for a few days. We hope for a swift recovery. Meanwhile, here’s an oldie. September 20th 2023 [2022] Dear Diary, Shocked … Read More
Priests saying STUPID THINGS in the confessional… again
I had an exchange this morning via texting with a friend who was wondering about the validity of an absolution. I suspect that priests who screw around with the words of absolution aren’t purposely trying to be cruel… but that’s … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 696
Meanwhile,… I had a request to make the puzzle image larger. Do you also want the variety of board and pieces or does that not make any difference? This look reminds me of my childhood, yearning for the newspaper each … Read More
Happy AEQUINOCTIUM!
In the North, which is where most of you readers are, it is the first day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, today. We are interested in this day in particular because we date Easter as the 1) first Sunday 2) after the first full … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 695
Bonus… By The Great Roman™ Welcome new registrant: OLOL Meanwhile,… White to move. I found this to be pretty hard. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, … Read More
19 March – Feast of St. Joseph – Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!
Glorious St. Joseph. Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church, Back in 2009 I made a PODCAzT – FOURTEEN YEARS AGO?!? – about the hymn sung in the Liturgy of Hours in … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday of Lent – “Laetare!” – 2023 and a POLL about color of vestments
Let’s start with a poll. Anyone can vote, but only registered and approved users can comment. Comments are invited. To business… Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It … Read More
Meanwhile, in Kansas
This is from 1 March but I just found it today. The SSPX is building an amazing church in Kansas. The altar was installed.
Daily Rome Shot 694
Welcome new registrant: Sebrinavi Meanwhile… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. IMPORTANT BOOK ALERT It will make libs wet their pants. It delves into the real meaning of sensus … Read More
WDTPRS – 4th Sunday of Lent – Laetare (N.O.): Prompt devotion and eager faith
The nickname Laetare originated from the first word of the Introit chant for Sunday’s Mass, “Rejoice!” On Laetare Sunday there is a slight relaxation of Lent’s penitential spirit, because we have a glimpse of the joy that is coming at Easter, … Read More
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mickeyfitz on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “TonyO: Don’t you realize that the “spirit of Vatican II” only speaks in one direction can can only be discerned…”
