Category Archives: Just Too Cool

“I originally sent you this story 8 years ago, for the brick by brick file…” UPDATE

From a reader about a parish in Williamston, MI: I originally sent you this story 8 years ago, for the brick by brick file: After decades with no crucifix and no tabernacle in the sanctuary (other than a processional cross), … Read More

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BACK IN PRINT! The Heresy of Formlessness

I am delighted to report that The Heresy of Formlessness: The Roman Liturgy and Its Enemy (Revised and Expanded Edition) by the great Martin Mosebach is in print again… by the increasingly excellent Angelico Press. May I warmly urge everyone … Read More

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Bp. Schneider’s terrific talk in Rome – ACTION ITEM!

This is an ACTION ITEM.  I want you all to listen to this.  I want you all to act on what you heard. His Excellency, Bishop Athanasius Schneider recently gave a terrific talk in Rome at the Angelicum entitled: The … Read More

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VIDEO: Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

I had a great note from a reader: I just dropped off a friend at JFK, Catholic Navy Chaplain, he is going to Lourdes for this event. 200 military personnel are participating. I never knew about the event. The video … Read More

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INTERNET PRAYER UPDATE: MALAYALAM

UPDATE: I am delighted to report that my correspondent sent an audio recording of the Internet Prayer in his native tongue Mayalalam, which is spoken in Kerala state in India. ORIGINALLY Published on: Dec 21, 2017 There are a few … Read More

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Justice Thomas delievers commencement address

I was alerted to the news that, last weekend, Justice Clarence Thomas gave the commencement address at Christendom College. Surely you will be interested. And if you have not read it, check out his autobiography. My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir … Read More

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Brick by brick in @archstl – a lesson in commonsense, prayer and elbow grease

There are entirely understandable reasons why not every church can be grand and beautiful.  For example, sometimes a church is needed quickly and the means are slim.  In many cases, however, a little creativity and a touch more patience – … Read More

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New music disc from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

The wonderful Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles have produced another great CD of music. The Hearts of Jesus, Mary & Joseph At Ephesus US HERE – UK HERE Enjoy this video! You can hear music from the new disc … Read More

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Solemn Pontifical Mass in thanksgiving for #SummorumPontificum with @ArchbishpSample

How I would have loved to have been there. Sermon: 54:00

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Felix Natalis Dies Roma!

Today is the 2771 Birthday of Rome. Happy birthday! The Great Roman Fabrizio™ shared his quintessential, virtuous Roman repast: fave, pecorino, vino bianco.  It doesn’t get more Roman than that. On the other hand, I arrived at Roma today to … Read More

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