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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
Staff breaks? Staff it out!
So… Pope goes to Sarajevo. He was to use the Paul VI style pastoral staff/crucifix along with his most favoritest vestments, which are by now so very very familiar. Via Vatican Insider. Problem: the Paul VI staff broke! Oh dear… what … Read More
Posted in Francis, Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged ferula, Paul VI, Sarajevo, staff
44 Comments
44 Comments
BUGATTI UPDATE!
Long-time readers here will remember my relationship with the Bugatti Veyron. Well, the Veyron has been retired and replaced by the new 150HP Chiron for a cool $2.5 million. Since it’ll do 248 MPH it would be the perfect vehicle … Read More
Vanity Fair and the Synod
From the often amusing Eye of the Tiber: Synod On The Family Admits New ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner Vanity Fair Cover ‘A Game Changer’ Members of the Synod on the Family scrambled to meet today to discuss what some bishops are calling … Read More
If you are a little bored someday
If you are a little bored someday, you might watch some Calcio Fiorentino, the 16th century version of “football”:
Christological well… not quite… Edulcorated Goldfinch Alert!
Long time readers here have seen my shots of Christological Goldfinches from Medieval and Renaissance paintings and statues snapped during my museum visits. Here is a detail from one I shot in the Louvre a while back by the Master of … Read More
Of snakes and Ireland
From the often amusing Eye of the Tiber: Ireland Approves Reentry Of Snakes Into Country By Popular Vote Ireland overwhelmingly approved a referendum to allow “snakes” back in the country on Saturday, becoming the first country in the world to … Read More
ASK FATHER: The proper way for women to wear a chapel veil?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have noticed at the Traditional Latin Mass I attend that the women cover their heads with their veils once their sit down in their pews. [?!?] I was told by a friend that the norm years … Read More
National Morse Code Day… and….
… National Prime Rib Day! Try to contain the excitement! A frequent commentator on Ham matters here, LarryW2LJ has more. HERE To celebrate this day, here is the theme for Inspector Morse, one of the best TV series themes … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z is, again, in a SciFi novel
I received a note yesterday from Catholic blogger Jeff Miller of The Curt Jester. So I am reading through John C. Wright‘s new book and I came across this. In a Basilica on the moon in A.D. 11049: “A motto … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Linking Back
Tagged Chris Kennedy, John C. Wright, Say The Black - Do The Red
14 Comments
14 Comments
Another morsel for #TalkLikeShakespeare Day
Today my Word of the Day from the OED is honorificabilitudinity, n. [‘ Honourableness.’] Pronunciation: Brit. /ˌɒnəˌrɪfᵻkəˌbɪlᵻtjuːˈdɪnᵻti/, U.S. /ˌɑnəˌrɪfᵻkəˌbɪlᵻt(j)uˈdɪnᵻdi/ Etymology: < post-classical Latin honorificabilitudinitas honourableness (13th cent. in British and continental sources) < honorificabilitudin-, honorificabilitudo honourableness (in a charter of 1187 in Du Cange; < honorificabilis honourable (7th … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, O'Brian Tags, Preserved Killick
Tagged Talk Like Shakespeare Day, Word of the Day, WOTD
7 Comments
7 Comments
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…”
