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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Concerning vestments and the TMSM and YOU
One of the things I have tried to accomplish with the Tridentine Mass Society of the Diocese of Madison (the TMSM is 501(c)(3)) is to provide worthy vestments for the celebration of the sacred mysteries. YOU readers, from all over … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged TMSM, vestments
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6 Comments
More dangerous garbage from the National Schismatic Reporter
This is the sort of dreck that Fishwrap publishes on Ash Wednesday – destruction of the Church’s identity and life through “updating” the sacraments. Keep in mind that Christ instituted the sacraments during His earthly life. The Church has authority … Read More
Fr. Z’s Ash Wednesday Kitchen: Rose, Rice and Rapture
Today is not only Ash Wednesday, but it is also the Feast of St. Rose of Viterbo. St. Rose died on 6 March 1251. Today is her “dies natalis… birthday (into heaven)”. However, there is an amazing event in Viterbo … Read More
Church groups are losing members. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
The fundamental reason why God gave us a Church which we could recognize by its marks is that we are sinners who are going to die. Through His Church, Christ provides the ordinary means of our salvation. We have the … Read More
Ash Wednesday – Fasting, Abstainence, and You together with notes on alligator, endothermic moonfish, and muskrat
According to the 1983 Code of Canon Law for the Latin Church, Latin Church Catholics are bound to observe fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday. Here are some details. I am sure you know them already, but they are good … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes
Tagged abstinence, Ash Wednesday, confession, fasting, LENT, liquids, works of mercy
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Stupid Idea: Sand in holy water fonts during Lent. Fr. Z opines.
You would think that this stupid idea would have been eradicated by now but, no. I am sure that in some places you readers will see that Holy Water has been removed from the stoops – at the beginning of … Read More
BOOK NOTES: New from Peter Kreeft and a one-day KINDLE sale on the Rumer Godden’s In This House Of Brede
I am starting on a new book from Ignatius Press by Peter Kreeft – always good – who has written a fictional conversation about the Eucharist between three religious figures of the 20th century: C.S. Lewis J.R.R. Tolkien Billy Graham … Read More
ASK FATHER: Separating priest from altar in the Novus Ordo
From a reader… I have a question about the GIRM. If I’m reading it correctly everything except from the Offertory through Communion Rite must be done from the chair, and the missal and chalice placed elsewhere except for those times. … Read More
Fr. Z makes a suggestion. The last video of the late, great Bp. Morlino.
From what I have picked up, many people these days look at annual diocesan fundraising drives and campaigns with deep suspicion or even resentment. I have received numerous emails asking about the morality of cutting off money to dioceses or … Read More
Shrovetide: Collop Monday
We have arrived at the final days of Shrovetide. “Shrove” is from “shrive”, “to absolve a penitent”. On this day one customarily in earnest began to consume the leftover meat in the house, before Lent began. Remember: once upon a … Read More
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