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- Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: ““The problem is… as I see it… the approval of translation of sacramental forms is reserved to the Roman Pontiff…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “That is sad, because shortwave may be the only thing to survive a major emergency.”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “We were so fortunate to visit and venerate St Jude’s arm when it was brought round by Fr Martins a…”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Years ago I taught a high-school level CCD class. One of the kids asked me if there were any relics…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: “I find it curious that the German bishops are apparently not considered in schism for changing the actual form (words)…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “White to move and mate in 4. 1. Rc5 Rg2 {or Ra2,Rb1,Rc2-Rh2,b3,c2,g5} 2. Rh5+ gxh5 forced 3. g5+ Rxg5 forced…”
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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
Louisville, KY: 10-12 July: Conference for priests on being a better confessor
I have been harping on the need for a revival of the Sacrament of Penance. This means that priests have to hear confessions and preach about confession. As a matter of fact, if Pope Benedict has a “Marshall Plan” for … Read More
“Collar Hollers” and EncouragePriests.org
Thanks to a commentator here, I just learned about EncouragePriests.org You can, apparently, send “Collar Hollers” graphics to priests, to give them a boost. You can print them, send them by email, or use other social networking tools. It looks … Read More
SOPA killed in House
Today I read in The Examiner that the SOPA bill was killed in the House of Representatives. I understand that the Senate version, PIPA, is still alive. It is interesting to see the list of sponsors (by far mostly Democrats) … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Global Killer Asteroid Questions
Tagged internet, PIPA, SOPA
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12 Comments
Card. George turns 75, submits letter of resignation (He is still Archbishop of Chicago!)
I read on the site of the Chicago Tribune that upon turning 75 Card. George has submitted his letter of resignation to the Holy Father. He does not expect the letter to be accepted for at least two years. Can. … Read More
Question for readers/listeners
If I were to choose to do a regular (for example weekly) video, or audio, podcast, what sort of thing could it be? Email if you have ideas. I probably won’t respond, but I will read them. You can use … Read More
Appeal to authorities for Chinese New Year: release of three bishops and of six priests who have disappeared
I hope other bloggers will pick this up and share it with their own readers. Perhaps after reading this you could stop for a moment and say a Memorare for the missing priests and bishops as well as for the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Modern Martyrs, The future and our choices
Tagged China, PRC
4 Comments
4 Comments
QUAERITUR: Priesthood and paintball
From a reader: If Father takes the altar servers out paintballing, [That’s a verb?] would it be sacrilege to shoot him during the contests? On the contrary! Shoot him as often as you can. Head shots are preferable.
Sunday Supper: Lasagna edition
In a couple weeks I will be cooking for my literary group. In the past we have read all of Dante’s Divina Comedia, Milton’s Paradise Lost, a large percentage of the works of T.S. Eliot, a great share of G. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Fr. Z's Kitchen
Tagged bechamel, lasagna, tomato sauce
36 Comments
36 Comments
QUAERITUR: Sermon by a different priest during TLM
From a reader: In my parish the pastor does not know the TLM, but our associate pastor does. Our pastor now desires to preach on a regular basis to the TLM community. Do you know what the rubrics are for a non-celebrant preacher? … Read More
QUAERITUR: Where to get a ferraiolo? Fr. Z asks help and make a business proposal.
From seminarian: I am a seminarian in first year theology and in my fourth year of seminary formation. A classmate and I will be attending separate weddings and both were asked to wear our cassock. My question is this: can … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged clerical dress, ferraiolo, formal attire
43 Comments
43 Comments
Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
