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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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- Benedict Joseph on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “The discipline with which the SSPX is threatened is without credence since the lash is spared on those promoting a…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Pope Leo…. send the blessed Wiesenberger to Hadrians Wall to confirm our Muslim neighbours in our apostasy…. while theres sill…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Here in the northern fastnest where in days gone by blessed Cuthbert used to tarry on his way to visit…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “ALL: A point to consider. Although it seems like a done deal and that SSPX will consecrate bishops will ye…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Maybe he’s a secret convert? Either way, disgusting.”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “@ML That analogy doesn’t quite fly. Paternal judgment does not supersede justice itself. If one child secretly got a job…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “We’re getting to the stage where people are addicted to being distressed and feeling hard done by. The Holy Father…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Four parishes in the Archdiocese of New York are advertising a full slate of Pride Month events. Some of them:…”
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Category Archives: Lighter fare
ASK FATHER: Communion, kneeling on the tongue
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I regularly receive Holy Communion kneeling (on the floor) at my OF-only parish. My pastor has asked me a few times not to do that, though not forcefully – he’s never unkind about it or actually telling me to … Read More
A sample of notes from readers about Bp. Morlino
The death of Bp. Morlino of Madison has had the effect of demonstrating that he truly deserved the nickname The Extraordinary Ordinary. I have received a flood of emails and text messages from all over the world expressing sorrow at … Read More
“No man can by force of will say that three times three is not nine.”
Fr George Rutler, pastor of St. Michael’s in Manhattan first-rate thinker, issues a weekly, Sunday essay as a “Pastor’s Page”. This week’s column for the Novus Ordo Feast of Christ the King opens and closes with a deep incision and … Read More
ASK FATHER: My priest doesn’t carry the “emergency phone”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: What’s the deal with priests carrying their emergency cellphone on them? [Hmmm… I don’t know what the deal is!] I was disturbed to learn that our priest doesn’t keep it with him. When I asked him … Read More
Latin-less Priests and Homeschoolers – UPDATED
UPDATE 17 Nov: I’ve received some interesting emails since this discussion about Latin began in these electronic pages. First, Thank you for writing such an awesome blog. I am a big fan. In your recent blog about the future of … Read More
In how many ways is this creepy?
We might make a list of how many ways this is a creepy. From Fox: Man, 35, reportedly marries computer hologram Surrounded by nearly 40 people, a 35-year-old man reportedly married a virtual hologram earlier this month. Akihiko Kondo, who … Read More
Birettas and Berettas
This is different. Priests officially opening a new shooting range in Poland earlier this week pic.twitter.com/qF2w7JH5bV — Notes from Poland ?? (@notesfrompoland) November 4, 2018 I have a problem with both of these guys, who don’t seem ever to have … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z offended a reader and yet reaps a reward
I received at my PO Box (address right sidebar), a Pack of Remonstrance, a Parcel of Castigation, a Carton of Chastisement. Opening the cardboard container of shame, I found within … The writer took as an affront my comments on … Read More
Thanks for the birthday greetings and a clarification
Many thanks to you who sent birthday greetings with notes. Several of you said that you would have Masses said for me, which is very much appreciated. Another several wrote along the lines of, “You are THAT OLD?!?” Others, reading … Read More
Some good news from Montana, a laugh, and some reactions to Paul VI canonization
From a reader… In Great Falls, Montana, there are only 4 parishes where there used to be eight. The reasons are partly a drop in the city’s population, partly a drop in the number of observant Catholics, and mostly (I … Read More
Benedict Joseph on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “The discipline with which the SSPX is threatened is without credence since the lash is spared on those promoting a…”
