Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes

NOTA BENE

To all the arm-chair observers of the “Lesbian/Communion Denial” flap who, after having heard about Canon Law a few times think they have some pretty good ideas about it, you should go soon to read THIS.* In the meantime, after … Read More

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ANNUNTIO VOBIS GAUDIUM MAGNUM! Habemus rivulum! (New iTunes feed available)

I am very grateful to readers who whinged at me about the problem with my iTunes feed for my podcasts.  This lead me to gripe to you about it.  This lead to my posting a question.  This lead to comments … Read More

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Bishop confirms 19 people at SSPX chapel. Can you say “Win Win Scenario”?

Our friends at Rorate have publicized that a French bishop, Most. Rev. Jean Bonfils, Emeritus of Nice went to an SSPX chapel in Ajaccio, Corsica and administered the sacrament of Confirmation to 19 people. It seems that the local SSPX … Read More

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Of Ordinariates, the SSPX, and the gravitational pull

Benedict XVI, the Pope of Christian Unity, has made it possible by his provision in Anglicanorum coetibus, for Anglicans to enter into Holy Church in new Ordinariates.  Their liturgical traditions are being codified and approved by the Holy See and … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Holy Thursday Mandatum and female feet. Wherein advice is sought and Fr. Z ranteth.

From a reader: As it is Lent, it is undoubtedly time to ask the question of women having their feet washed on Holy Thursday.  I am well aware (from reading your blog) that it is contrary to law and custom … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Gifts for a woman’s solemn profession

From a reader: We have been invited to attend the solemn profession of final vows of a young woman becoming a cloistered nun. Are there any gift giving customs involved with one’s attendance at such a ceremony? Hmmm… no idea. … Read More

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USA change those clocks! Spring forward!

Spring forward! Time to change the clocks. Don’t be late for Mass!

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A reader’s first confession. Fr. Z congratulates and then rants.

From a reader: Just a quick ‘thank you’ for your posts on Confession. Went to first confession today (I’m a RCIA gearing up for the Easter Vigil). I was terrified. As a forty-something fella with a ‘chequered past’ my list … Read More

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HELP!? iTunes, PODCAzT, LENTCAzT problem… ideas? Solutions?

I want to fix a problem once and for all. A reader said: Just letting you know that LENTCAzTs 07 and 15-18 are not showing up on Itunes. Is there any way to fix this? My PODCAzTs scroll off iTunes … Read More

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Blog maintenance soon – UPDATE

It is possible, even probable, that we will be doing some maintenance on the software that powers the blog. If there are any interruptions or bumps along the way, that’s why. UPDATE 8 March 1654 GMT: The software that powers … Read More

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