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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…”
- on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Father, in case you haven’t already considered this, an iPhone might help you or another priest in that situation. “…”
- 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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- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “The obelisk outside the building was originally built by Thutmose III, and contains dedications from subsequent pharoahs. If you follow…”
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Category Archives: ACTION ITEM!
Be proactive! Learning opportunities: Augustine’s Confessions and Latin
One thing that COVID-1984 Theatre has done is accelerated the refinement of distance viewing and learning, for example of Masses/Hours (e.g., Saint-N-du-Chard., et al. including a rather cleric) and courses (e.g. Robert Royal’s Augustine’s Confessions – JUST STARTING – HURRY!). … Read More
Posted in ACTION ITEM!, Patristiblogging, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Joseph Shaw, Latin, Robert Royal, The Confessions
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FOLLOW UP to “ACTION ITEM: Time Sensitive End of Year Giving Suggestions from Fr. Z”
Before the end of 2021 – GOOD RIDDANCE – I posted – HERE – about some options for your end-of-year charitable giving. Now that official churchy entities are doubtful or even hostile to what ought to be normal and mainstream … Read More
Disasters always happen to other people… until it’s your turn.
I’m tellin’ ya’, friends, have plans against the day that bad things happen! Think it through. Game it out. Use your imagination. Here’s what Louisville CO looks like now after the Marshall Fire. Disasters always happen to other people… until … Read More
ACTION ITEM: Time Sensitive End of Year Giving Suggestions from Fr. Z
UPDATE 30 Dec: I am told that Our Lady of Hope is about $2500 away from getting their matching $10K grant. Can you help them reach the goal? Originally Published on: Dec 29, 2021 Lot’s of people give donations to charities … Read More
FATHERS! ACTION ITEM! Great idea from a priest about the Dubious Dubia and the Traditional Latin Mass for New Year’s Day
I received this great suggestion from a priest friend: There is great deal of angst among TLMers after Saturday’s Responsa. Thank you for what you have written in the aftermath. In addition to encouraging prayer and Confession, perhaps we could … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ACTION ITEM!, Mail from priests, The Coming Storm
Tagged indulgences, New Year
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4 Comments
A rabbit ran under the wheels of my car. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
The other day I was on my way home from a social engagement and a rabbit ran under my wheels. I did not mourn for the rabbit. I wasn’t happy about it, but I wasn’t especially sad either. I couldn’t … Read More
Posted in ACTION ITEM!, Classic Posts, GO TO CONFESSION
Tagged rabbit, reconciliation, sacrament of penance
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14 Comments
ACTION ITEM! Prayers for a good next Archbishop of Paris
Because of a scandal, the Archbishop of Paris, who sharply and without very good reasons – what else given Taurina cacata … Traditionis custodes – restricted the use the Vetus Ordo, has resigned. My Parisian friends are now waiting for the … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Raise money for a cancelled priest’s portable altar – UPDATED
UPDATE: We made our goal! Thank you to everyone who contributed. If you continue to donate to the TMSM, we will put the funds to good use! ___ Oringinally Published on: Nov 24, 2021 I have a plea to make … Read More
Thanks to the readership from the Pastor of Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini in Rome
Recently I asked the readership to donate to the traditional parish in Rome, Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini, so that they could cover the expenses of burying a homeless man who had – like I have – made the place his … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ACTION ITEM!
Tagged FSSP, SS. Trinita dei Pelegrini
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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…”
