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- on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “As the demographic collapse accelerates, priests may find it prudent to live together in a central location with their deanery.…”
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Italian Bishops Conference newspaper, Avvenire, about pro-homosexuality book
More from the official newspaper of the Italian Bishops Conference Avvenire, which recently defended the kiddie-porn laden movie “Cuties”. Avvenire promoted a pro-sodomy book by a priest and moralist, Fr Aristide Fumagalli, L’amore possibile. Persone omosessuali e morale cristiana (Cittadella, … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA, Sin That Cries To Heaven, You must be joking!
Tagged Avvenire, Bp. Semeraro, homosexualist agenda
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#ASonnetADay – 62. “Sin of self-love possesseth all mine eye…” GUEST READER
#ASonnetADay – 62. "Sin of self-love possesseth all mine eye…" pic.twitter.com/OmnjjIav1m — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) October 14, 2020
More emerges about Bugnini as a Freemason
At LifeSite there is a piece by Peter Kwasniewski which lays out new evidence which has turned up about the late Archbp. Annibale Bugnini being a Freemason. As you probably know, Bugnini played a role in the 1955 Holy Week … Read More
WDTPRS: Prayers for the Tried and Tempted
In my daily Masses, when I can, I add orations to the regular orations designated for the day. I take these additional prayers often from the Orationes diversae section. One of the set of prayers I select are “Pro tentatis et … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged iustifico, maiestas, tried and tempted
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A note about Columbus Day
Today is Columbus Day. I am reminded of when I was chaplain at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. I visited the place where Christopher Columbus landed. Here is the landing place of Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1494. Thank … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 61. “Is it thy will thy image should keep open…”
#ASonnetADay – 61. “Is it thy will thy image should keep open…” pic.twitter.com/LSXPfZpXD6 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) October 13, 2020
REVIEW – Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena
The other day I received a fascinating and helpful – and beautiful – book, published by faithful TAN. Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena by Dcn. Albert E. Graham. US HERE – UK … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 60. “Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore…”
#ASonnetADay – 60. “Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore…” pic.twitter.com/0Wc6um21RS — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) October 12, 2020
“Supertradmum” (Marie Dean): R.I.P. – 10 Oct 2019
You might remember frequent comments here from Marie Dean, “Supertradmum”, who had her own blog. I ran into my post about her passing, 1 year ago yesterday. In your kindness you might say a prayer for her.
APX on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Many priests live alone, with no one to notice if they fail to rise, suffer a fall, or become suddenly…”
