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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- 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…”
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- on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “his Theatines maintain a minor seminary in the neighborhood under his patronage. i drove by it on the way to…”
- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “Great stuff Fr Z….. are the doors to St John Lateran originally the doors from the Roman Curia in the…”
- 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
ASK FATHER: When the SHTF, what should we have to help underground priests?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: The most recent podcast with Ann Barnhardt was on the topic of prepping — HERE — and since the Church in the US might be needing to go underground sooner than we think one of the … Read More
“Fratelli tutti”, anyone?
I am firmly convinced of something I picked up years ago from a radio talk show chap from in native place. Joe Soucheray – whose shtick was the viscerally common-sensical “Garage Logic” – used to offer that every newspaper ought … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 31. “Thy bosom is endeared with all hearts…”
#ASonnetADay – 31. "Thy bosom is endeared with all hearts…" pic.twitter.com/966WhQLk3V — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 8, 2020
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8 September – Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Stop for a moment. Consider what our eternal prospects were before the birth not only of Our Lord, but also before the birth of His Mother, from whom He took our human nature, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ponder the state … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 30. “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought…”
On Labor Day… inside because of moquitos. #ASonnetADay – 30. “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought…” Perspective really helps with this one. pic.twitter.com/Qse1JLX6vl — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 7, 2020
#ASonnetADay – 29. “When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes” Quoted even in a Star Trek: NG episode!
#ASonnetADay – 29. "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" Quoted even in a Star Trek: NG episode! ( @SirPatStew ) pic.twitter.com/PizvEbsyTI — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 6, 2020
#ASonnetADay – 27. “Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed…”
#ASonnetADay – 27. “Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed…” pic.twitter.com/tUZavQ7tyM — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 4, 2020
Jesuit Thomas Reese says “Vote for Biden”. So what if Biden promotes abortion and sodomy?
From Breitbart: Jesuit Priest Thomas Reese Stumps for ‘Catholics for Biden’ Prominent Jesuit Father Thomas Reese has taken to Twitter to promote the national kick-off of Catholics for Biden, a “grassroots” group promoting the Democrat ticket in November. The virtual launch of … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 26. “Lord of my love, to whom in vassalage…”
#ASonnetADay – 26. “Lord of my love, to whom in vassalage…” pic.twitter.com/NPgIiszS3r — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 3, 2020
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…”
