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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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Category Archives: Just Too Cool
HELP! A liturgy nerd is building a digital-calendar-generator for the TLM
Can you brilliant liturgy nerds help this… liturgy nerd cum computer geek? Thanks! From a reader: Hi father Z! I have spent the last two weeks constructing a digital-calendar-generator for the TLM/-62 (in Swedish, with celebrations according to the calendar … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged liturgy, TLM
20 Comments
20 Comments
READER FEEDBACK: Going to confession and first Traditional Latin Mass
From a reader down-under: Thank you for the work you do as I have learnt much from your blog. I have been to Confession twice recently, having put it off until the constant encouragement from you helped me to go. … Read More
HEY DISSENTERS! Pope Francis says negotiating away parts of the Faith is “the path of apostasy, of disloyalty to the Lord”
Some people are all quivery about Pope Francis new humble style. “Isn’t he wonderful?”, they exclaim. “He’s getting rid of all that fancy stuff for liturgy! The days of that obviously arrogant old Pope Benedict are over. Now we have … Read More
Posted in Francis, Just Too Cool, Liberals, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged apostasy, Pope Francis
49 Comments
49 Comments
8 April – a great Catholic anniversary!
It is great to be Catholic. And fun too! The Italian site of ZENIT informs us that on 8 April we celebrate the 750th anniversary of the finding of the incorrupt tongue of St. Anthony of Padua! YES! It is! On … Read More
SECRET WDTPRSNEWS INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: Fr. Z with Michael Voris at the Church Militant studio!
I was recently in Detroit and, during my too brief sojourn, had the opportunity to visit the studio of Church Militant, the HQ of Michael Voris and his merry band. I have to say that I was deeply concerned at … Read More
NOT CGI!
A few days back, this was on Astronomy Pic of the Day. From the International Space Station as it travels around your planet. It is not CGI! If you are every wondering where the ISS is, click HERE. I used … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Look! Up in the sky!
Tagged earth, International Space Station, ISS
12 Comments
12 Comments
Did this inspire Tolkien to write about The Precioussssss?
We have had a couple serious weeks around here, and so I am having a little fun with my blog today. Therefore, please go to read this VERY COOL piece at the History blog. HERE. It has to do with … Read More
Cool stuff in the mail
Today I received two issues of the newsletter of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, put out for years by the Reverenda Fabbrica di San Pietro… che non finisce mai, by the way. I have every issue ever issued… … Read More
Pope Francis’ General Audience focused on women. Feminists aren’t going to be happy.
The text of Pope Francis’ general audience: Feminists and proponents of women’s ordination aren’t gonna be happy. My emphases and comments: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we turn to the Catechism of the Year of Faith. [Well! He mentioned it … Read More
Posted in Francis, Just Too Cool, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged General Audience, motherhood, Pope Francis
88 Comments
88 Comments
ARCHBISHOP Sample is in Portland
Archbishop Viganò just read the letter of Pope Benedict XVI from last January to Archbishop Alexander Sample, now being installed in Portland. There is a live stream. Here is a great screen capture. A mitre (a little odd), a cardinal’s … Read More
Ave Maria on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-10-12 – Brainstorming!: ““I know how to look like I’m completely listening and that’ll make the guys feel like their voices are being…”
