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Category Archives: Mail from priests
Possible reception of 5 Anglican Bishops, their wives, and 3 Nuns at Westminster Cathedral tomorrow
My friend Fr. John Boyle posted this at his blog Caritas in veritate. Be sure to visit him for follow up news. Reception of Five Anglican Bishops, their wives, and three Nuns at Westminster Cathedral tomorrow I have heard on … Read More
Liturgical tradition of the Feast of the Holy Innocents
A priest friend sent this: Dom Gueranger has some fascinating points for today’s feast. He states that the vestments for today’s feast is Purple: “The Red vestments of a Martyr’s Day would be too expressive of that stream of infant blood … Read More
QUAERITUR: Which ’62 altar missal should I buy?
From a priest reader: Fr. Z, I’ve decided to take the plunge and use my Christmas money to buy a 1962 Missale Romanum for the altar, so I can get up to speed on the EF in the next year. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick, Mail from priests
Tagged La Befana, LEV, Missale Romanum, PCP
26 Comments
26 Comments
HELP ALERT! Practical charity needed now! BLOGGERS! HELP!
Via my friend Fr. Finigan (whom I trust absolutely in this regard): I have received a message from a group who help mothers who are tempted to have an abortion. Here is the information: This young girl’s baby is due … Read More
A note from a priest and a request for your prayers
I had to share this with the readership: Thank you so much for “What does the prayer really sound like.” [HERE is the PRAYERCAzT for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.] I have been a priest for ten years now and … Read More
QUAERITUR: How should seminarians make Mystic Monk Coffee?
From a seminarian: I’m a seminarian studying at a certain ____ seminary (guess). I have begun the practice of drinking Mystic Monk coffee. I’m am curious about the means by which you brew your Mystic Monk coffee. I have a … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged coffee
53 Comments
53 Comments
Some critics of the new translations: “radioactively cynical”
Over at First Things Fr. Rutler has some comments about the new translation and liturgy in general. Here are a few excerpts. We join him in medias res with my emphases and sinographs: […] Publicly owned corporations are more accountable … Read More
Posted in Mail from priests, The Drill
Tagged Cultural Revolution, First Things, Fr. George Rutler
36 Comments
36 Comments
Fr. Farfaglia is surprised! Fr. Z offers solace and some observations.
The other day I posted about a piece by Fr. James Farfaglia, a sensible Catholic priest and no liberal, who shared thoughts about his love for the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. He rambled a little and left an … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Mail from priests
Tagged Fr. Farfaglia
62 Comments
62 Comments
Angelo Tan on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 16th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 24th Ordinary): “The sermon for the 24th Sunday was brief but impactful. The Dominican priest encapsulated the whole Gospel reading for that…”
