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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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- Senor Quixana on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Moving on seems the most sensible course. We should commit resources to ongoing negotiation to what end? Is there any…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “As one podcaster noted, there is no place for Tradition in the ‘synodal church’, that ‘ape of the church’.”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “The archbishop was most likely feeling the preternatural. Remember that the gods of the pagans are demons. (so are aliens)”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Pope Leo is wisely returning to the approach of Ss. John Paul II and Paul VI towards the SSPX away…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Two Points: 1. If that is the archbishop’s view that that mosque is better than the respect, fraternity, and kindness…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Pope Leo will not talk with SSPX, but he is willing to talk with Islamic leaders. Jesus told his disciples…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “SSPX needs to do what they need to do if only to point out the absurdity, blasphemy, and sacrilege rampant…”
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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: Different kinds of Holy Water
From a reader… QUAERITUR: To prevent the potential spread of coronavirus, my parish in Tokyo has temporarily discontinued the use of Holy Water upon entrance to the chapel. This has me thinking about the various types of Holy Water. Can … Read More
ASK FATHER: Pay the German “Church Tax” or not, given what the German Church is doing?
From a GERMAN reader… QUAERITUR: Currently, I am required to pay my income tax in Germany, which also includes the “Church Tax” as I have declared that I am a Roman Catholic. It appears one cannot just opt-out of this … Read More
ASK FATHER: In time of high risk contagion, nitrile gloves for distribution of Communion?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Are disposable nitrile gloves acceptable of a Priest distributing the Eucharist? Nitrile gloves are proven to help prevent the spread of pathogens. Yes, this can be done. Should it be done is another thing. Holy Communion … Read More
Getting a boost. Thanks.
I am grateful today for a new monthly donor. AO UPDATE: Also, MB, RS, QJ, JB, DH, ML, MM Today is one of those lean days of the month, when not so many people have subscribed to a monthly donation. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Father had his dog with him at the altar during Mass
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Hi Father- I attended an N.O. Mass this morning, along with about 50 others, and I was shocked to see the priest allow his dog on the altar! During the sermon, the priest stopped, looked … Read More
URGENT POLL: Which pizza is better? NYC or Chicago style?
In my ongoing desire for clarity, I have posted about the burning issues of our day. For example, I have sought clarity, and found it, about the true plural of the drink made from Gin and from Tonic. The answer … Read More
ASK FATHER: Suspension of Communion on the tongue because of #Coronavirus
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, in the Philippines a bishop told people to stop receiving Communion on the tongue and receive only in the hand because of Coronavirus and don’t have the chalice too. What say you? We have seen … Read More
ASK FATHER: Glass chalices…. again?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I read about a parish using invalid hosts made from several varieties of grain. I have been to a mass recently where a glass chalice was used (as a matter of fact, with a simple blessing, … Read More
UPDATE! ASK FATHER: Use of a Catholic church for the “ordination” of woman Episcopalian “bishop”
UPDATE 17 Jan 2020: There is a development. CNA reports: Catholic parish will not host Episcopalian consecration The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia will no longer hold an episcopal consecration and ordination at a Catholic parish in Williamsburg, following an … Read More
ASK FATHER: I discovered that the hosts used are from flour of a variety of grains. What to do?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I recently discovered that the priests at a chapel I had been attending have been using bread made of flour from a variety of grains, so it’s clearly invalid. The chapel is run by religious order … Read More
Senor Quixana on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Moving on seems the most sensible course. We should commit resources to ongoing negotiation to what end? Is there any…”
