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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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- 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
Kindling your interest in a new way to devour books
I like listening to audio books. They allow me to do other chore-like things which don’t in themselves require intense concentration. They are great for long road-trips in a car or on an airplane. I have also enjoyed – for … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Just Too Cool
Tagged audio books, Kindle, text to speech
25 Comments
25 Comments
“Aestate pueri si valent, satis discunt.”
There is a little poem in the Epigrams of Martial which reminds us not to work children too hard during the summer, not to over schedule them or task them with too many organized activities or lessons. Ludi magister, parce … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Lighter fare
Tagged Epigrams, Ides of October, Latin language, Martial, school, summer vacation
8 Comments
8 Comments
Old book for confessors: examination of conscience in different languages
We recently saw from the Congregation for Clergy a guide for confessors along with an examination of conscience for the confessor himself. While sorting through some things I ran across a fascinating old confessional aid for priests. It is an … Read More
QUAERITUR: Coming back to the Church after falling far away
From a reader, edited: I was raised catholic and as so many have fallen away from the church, unfortunately very far. I am trying to find my way back and am wondering what suggestions you would give as a place … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged fallen away Catholics, reversion
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QUAERITUR: The number of altar steps and validity of Mass.
From a reader: A few years ago some modifications were made at our church including raising the floor level of the sanctuary. As a consequence the three steps that used to lead up to the high altar are now just … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged altar, altar steps, footpace, predella, Roman altar
19 Comments
19 Comments
Capital suggestions of minuscule importance
From a reader: I have noticed that when you cite documents you are inconsistent with how the titles are written. For example, you wrote “Lumen gentium” with a small g, but “Redemptionis Sacramentum”. What gives? Typos? You also stick superfluous … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes
Tagged capitalization, Church documents, majescule, miniscule, orthography
16 Comments
16 Comments
Editions of the new, corrected Roman Missal – UPDATED & CORRECTED
Msgr. James Moroney on his blog Dignum et iustum has put together a handy page indicating the editions of the Roman Missal with the new, corrected ICEL translation. These are the editions in the USA. The UK editions are not … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick
Tagged Msgr. James Moroney, Roman Missal
22 Comments
22 Comments
John 14:1 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
“Noli timere! Fear not! Do not be afraid!” No matter how we might phrase it, this confident reliance on God, which seeks to look beyond the present moment, is at the heart of the Christian message. With that in mind, … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes
Tagged fear, John 14:1, noli timere, signs of the times
17 Comments
17 Comments
For the readers: Google +
Okay… educate me and the readers. What is Google Plus about? I understand it is supposed to be an alternative to Facebook. What is this new thing from Skynet… er um…. you know what I mean.
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…”
