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Category Archives: Classic Posts
“Dear Traditionalists,…” Wherein Fr. Z repeats a rant.
Two years ago today I posted this. I haven’t changed my mind one little bit. Not an iota. I had this from a reader. He said he was not advocating these things. However, liberals will advocate them. I’ve got some … Read More
ASK FATHER: Proper posture and use of biretta in choir.
From a priest… Our parish has recently begun celebrating the EF. Have assisted in choir before but concerned I may not be doing so correctly. My parochial vicar will be celebrating a sung Mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph … Read More
LIBS! University level liturgy course for YOU! BIG PUPPETS!
At the UConn Drama department: Puppet Arts Classes in puppetry were first taught at UConn in 1964 by Professor Frank W. Ballard, who had joined the faculty of Theatre Department as a set designer and technical director eight years earlier. … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Liberals, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged big puppets
34 Comments
34 Comments
3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
From my Patristic Rosary Project page: 3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity Christ came into the world in “the fullness of time” (Gal 4:4). His First Coming was foreseen from all eternity and His Nativity was prepared from the beginning of … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Patristic Rosary Project
Tagged Nativity, Patristic Rosary Project
6 Comments
6 Comments
ZUHLIO RETURNS! “Fifty Ways To Rig A Synod”
It is my pleasure to release here the super ultra exclusive new hit from the always backward-looking performance artist Zuhlio! With the disturbing foreknowledge that the organizing office of the Synod of Bishops was going to change the rules and procedures … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, HONORED GUESTS, Liberals, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Parody Songs, Synod
Tagged 50 Ways To Rig A Synod, Zuhlio
25 Comments
25 Comments
Fr. Z’s annual rant about Ascension Thursday Sunday
We know with holy and Catholic Faith that what was not assumed, was not redeemed (St. Gregory of Nazianzus – +389/90). Our humanity, both body and soul, was assumed by the Son into an unbreakable bond with His divinity. When … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Ascension Thursday, Ascension Thursday Sunday, calendar
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ASK FATHER: Eastern Catholic Priest or Deacon as Deacon for Traditional Latin Mass?
From an Eastern Deacon… έρωτᾶται*: Can an Eastern Catholic Priest or Deacon serve as Deacon for the Latin Mass? Why… YES! As a matter of fact, I have dealt with this before, concerning the Eastern Subdeacon, but the law applies … Read More
“Dear Traditionalists,… “
Three years ago today I posted this. I haven’t changed my mind. I had this from a reader. He said he was not advocating these things. However, liberals will advocate them. I’ve got some other suggestions. But first the wacky … Read More
OLDIE: Images of the Basilica of St. Peter on this Feast of the Cathedra
Here is an oldie but goodie from back in 2008: Here are a few photos of St. Peter’s taken last year (2007) on this feast of the Cathedra of St. Peter. It is pretty dark in the Basilica, so steady … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged cathedra, Chair of Peter
7 Comments
7 Comments
ASK FATHER: Friday fish and chips cooked in beef fat? POLL: “meatless Fridays”
POLL BELOW! This is a repost of a by now classic here from a few years ago. It is still useful (and fun). From a reader: I was watching TV last night & on the program they were talking about … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Keeping an eye on the “Amoris laetitia” confab in Rome – 7-14 October: “allegorical betrothal Of course it is “nuptial”. It is at a well. “Flirting” is stupid. Review OT at wells.”
