Category Archives: My View

6 July: St. Maria Goretti, Virgin Martyr – VIDEO – Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Before anything else, allow me to remind you that the only thing Christ went back to explain  when He taught the disciples how to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) was that if we do not forgive, we will not be forgiven … Read More

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Sts. Peter and Paul – 2025

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the this Sunday?  It is/was … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / Corpus Christi 2025

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the this Sunday?  Probably Corpus … Read More

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Pope Benedict XVI on Corpus Christi processions and a rant from Fr. Z

Today is the true Feast of Corpus Christi.  In many places the Feast of Corpus Christi gets an “external celebration” on Sunday.  There’s nothing wrong with that, as it gives more people a change to participate.  It is wonderful to … Read More

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Pentecost Saturday: We Are Our Rites – Wherein Fr. Z rants

Today, Pentecost Saturday, the Season of Easter comes to an end.  The cycle that started with pre-Lent Sunday’s is over. Being an Ember Saturday, there would have been a vigil in the night in preparation for ordinations to the priesthood … Read More

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My View For Awhile: last legs

It’s the last day of the Roman Sojourn cycle of April and May 2025. My first mistake was attempting something called Smash Burger It took 17 minutes to get this sloppy mess. My pressure grew as I watched the kitchen … Read More

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ROME – NYC 25/5– Day 48.25: My view for awhile – UPDATED

Roman sunrise not long time ago at 0537. Roman sunset will be long after I am gone at 2038. The Ave Maria Bell: still 2100. On the way to my last Mass here. Yesterday and today for my Roman Donors. … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Easter 2025 (N.O. 4th Sunday of Easter)

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 4th Sunday of Easter in the Novus Ordo and the 3rd Sunday after Easter in the Vetus Ordo.   In … Read More

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Wherein cooking and conclaves how the cardinals ate in conclaves come together in a fun video

This is great and the history is pretty good. Just sit back and enjoy and… maybe… make a few notes and TRY the recipe!   I’ve forwarded to priest friends who are really into smoking and bbq, … hint hint hint… … Read More

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