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Category Archives: Linking Back
“Rumors that a certain prelate threatens his orthodox priests with institutionalization or laicization are not rumors… they are truth”
Back in August 2018 I posted one of the hardest things I’ve ever written for this blog. HERE This just came from a reader. I’ve anonymized it a little. Dear Fr. Z., I hope these days find you better in … Read More
Bittersweet Review: Candlemas with the late Bp. Robert C. Morlino of @MadisonDiocese
One year ago today, the Extraordinary Ordinary celebrated a Solemn Pontifical Mass at the Throne for Candlemas, as he had done for several years. HERE Some photos The music was provided by a visiting choir, the Schola Cantorum from Eau Claire. They … Read More
UPDATE – Portuguese Bishop “corrects” claims about the perpetual virginity of Mary
UPDATE 28 Dec: My correspondent sent a fast translation a new piece. Observador has written a new piece explaining the mess and quoting Bishop Linda. He appears as a victim who was unfairly involved in a misunderstanding. This was put … Read More
ASK FATHER: Pastor says “Gaudete Sunday, is no more”
This greeted me in my email today. I pray that you are well. I am a permanent Deacon. I began my homily today … making mention that today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, or “Rejoice Sunday.” After Mass my pastor approached … Read More
Anniversary of John XXIII’s 1962 “Gaudet Mater Ecclesia” and how it has been misused #Synod2018 #VaticanII #podcast
Today is the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962. At the opening, John XXIII (whose feast it is today) gave a famous speech which is known by its incipt, Gaudet Mater Ecclesia. John XXIII’s speech is … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Linking Back, Pò sì jiù, PODCAzT, Synod
Tagged Card. Cupich, Gaudet Mater Ecclesia, John XXIII, Louis J. Cameli, Synod
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ASK FATHER: Our Lady, Queen of the Clergy – “Young priests would like to know more…”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, thanks for your recent posts on praying for our clergy. They really need it, whether they’re fighting the good fight or serving the enemy, and in the case of the latter, it’s more use to … Read More
An unsolved priest’s murder and forecast of today’s clerical chaos
At Catholic World Report there is an article about the unsolved murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz, 20 years ago. Authorities have some suspects, but not yet enough. Here is an excerpt from the article which explains why I keep my … Read More
“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
A Pentecost Monday lesson: “And Paul VI wept.”
REPOSTED: Years ago I told this Pentecost Monday tale and it has made the rounds. It has made the rounds everywhere, but I am the origin of the anecdote, which I published years ago in the pages of The Wanderer and … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged green vestment, Octave of Pentecost, Paul VI
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