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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Wherein Fr. Z rants: the tyrannies of #sodoclerical euroweenies with their self-centered, condescending effeminate blather
The old phrase is: Piscis primum a capite foetet. Over the many years I have been either going to or living in Rome, it has been interesting to see how the styles and modes change in the ecclesiastical shops. These … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, New Evangelization, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged sodoclericalism
15 Comments
15 Comments
ASK FATHER: Is a Communion plate or paten a “sacred vessel”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Greetings in Christ. I hope this finds you well. A good, holy, traditional priest in my home diocese has recently claimed in conversation that the Communion-plate is in fact a sacred vessel, hence why they have … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can a Dominican Tertiary priest use the Dominican Rite?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: On Sunday, even after concelebrating a conventual Mass with the Dominican Friars, I was drawn to assist at an E.F. Mass at a local FSSP parish, and I’m glad I did. Which brings me to my question: Does … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged Dominican Rite
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10 Comments
Lay Rage in Chicago, Mary Eberstadt takes names, and Fr. Z rants
I find myself once again in The City of Big Shoulders, Chicago. The last couple of days have been fascinating, as I have met an interesting priest with an interesting story and had the chance to hear about what some … Read More
WDTPRS – 17th Sunday after Pentecost: diabolical contagion
Is this prayer appropriate today or what?!? I used it as a starting point for my sermon today. This Sunday’s Collect prayer – in the Extraordinary Form: Da, quaesumus, Domine, populo tuo diabolica vitare contagia: et te solum Deum pura mente sectari. The … Read More
UPDATE: 15 Sept: Seven Sorrows of Mary, Mater Dolorosa, Queen of Martyrs – Queen of Clergy
UPDATE 16 Sept I received a request from a priest in Germany for the base artwork. He wants to translate the prayer and make cards in German. And so it begins. Originally Published on: Sep 15, 2018 @ 09:56 Today … Read More
@BishopZubik announces traditional practices for @DioPitt
Bp. Morlino, in his 27 August Statement, asked the faithful of the Diocese of Madison to observe the Ember Days as times of reparation for the sins that brought on The Present Crisis. HERE I read at LifeSite that Bp. Zubik … Read More
Of Friday and festive penitential Pesto fit for a King
It may be the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, but it is also a Friday. Festive penance is in order. Or, if you prefer, penitential festivity. A fine meal for a Friday with a feast such as the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged basil, pesto
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3 Comments
Morning After Pill of UK ‘c’atholics – @The_Tablet – falsehood about @BishopMorlino
The Morning After Pill of the liberal catholic media in the UK, The Tablet (aka The Bitter Pill, aka RU-486) published a piece about states in these USA which opened investigations into clerical sexual abuse. In that piece the writer makes … Read More
Posted in Clerical Sexual Abuse, Green Inkers, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Bp. Robert Morlino, The Tablet
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7 Comments
SAVE THE LITURGY – SAVE THE WORLD: Thoughts on the Rites in the Starfield
I will probably post more in the near future about the Rites we experienced in Gower, for the Consecration of the new Abbey church and Abbess. Everything was done according to the traditional Roman Rite, using the pre-1961 Pontificale Romanum. … Read More
