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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10 – Day 30: With apologies to the Bard: “Ursus nil loquens. Plus quam synodus docet. Sacerdos probat.”
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- on ASK FATHER: If a priest explains away a mortal sin, and the penitent believes him, is the absolution valid?: “This happened to me, maybe about ten years ago. I asked for absolution “Just in case you’re mistaken, Father?” The…”
- on ROME 26/10 – Day 30: With apologies to the Bard: “As for the battle in the painting, my first guess would have been the lifting of the siege of Vienna…”
- on ASK FATHER: If a priest explains away a mortal sin, and the penitent believes him, is the absolution valid?: “I think a very timely instance of the original question is if someone were to attend an SSPX chapel for…”
- on ASK FATHER: If a priest explains away a mortal sin, and the penitent believes him, is the absolution valid?: “Of course, thanks for the clarification. Like you I would not want to discuss specific cases such as scruples.”
- on ASK FATHER: If a priest explains away a mortal sin, and the penitent believes him, is the absolution valid?: “Someone I know confessed to making no sacrifice or other observance of a Friday (outside of Lent) and was told…”
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Category Archives: On the road
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast 2016
I am at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast! With Card. Sarah. Paul Ryan is behind us. And… … with Sam Gregg and Alejandro Chafuen, both with Acton Institute. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. No political red-meat, and he was … Read More
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My View For Awhile: Breakfast Edition
Having offered the Most August Sacrifice this morning, I’m off again, straight to the aerodrome. Virtually everyone at this airport is gathered at my gate. Oh the excitement. Where I’m sitting now, I can hear 3 languages. The really loud … Read More
My View For Awhile: Whirlwind Edition
This short trip to the Windy City was a treat. But first, off to pick up my newly framed altar cards from Silverstream Priory. They turned out very well. I was eager to see an exhibit at Chicago’s Art Institute … Read More
NYC EXILE – DAY 6 (FINAL): Misc. and a horrifying church visit
I am back at The Cupboard Under The Stairs again after my exile for reasons of the total power down of the building for a few days. The electricity is flowing, but it is still dark in here. But that’s another … Read More
My View For Awhile: Chinese Food Edition
On the way to my ride home. Delta is being it’s usual pokey self, so there was more time for supper. It was time for Chinese food in Queens. Dan dan noodles. Xiao Long Bao… the stuff of dreams. … Read More
NYC EXILE – DAY 4: Of Sung Mass and Sunshine
It was another picture perfect day. Before heading to Mass today I made sure to have a brief stroll in the park. After Mass, eggs… Benedict, of course. After Sung Vespers, several of us went to China Town (which is … Read More
NYC EXILE – DAY 2: Of Octopus and Opera
Day two allowed me to lunch outside. Winter has lingered a bit back at The Cupboard Under The Stairs (where there is no electricity at the moment… I remotely shut down the network of the Mother Ship in the morning). … Read More
NYC EXILE – DAY 1: Of Pyrrhic Victories and Choirs from Nebraska
Yesterday was as beautiful a day as I would have hoped for. Sunny, not to hot, and with a breeze. Delightful. Though the roof as I Ubered in. Having settled it, the first item on the list, on the way … Read More
My View For Awhile: Northward bound
To go North I must first go East, rather like starting Mass ad orientem so that you can sing the Gospel to the liturgical north. I thought my native Minnesota was flat! Had I greater presence of mind I … Read More
Land of Cotton – Day 3-5: Cooking and stuff
It seems that Natchitoches is famous for meat pies. So, I had to have one. And what would a trip to these parts be without an enormous bowl of gumbo. I am still not sure what gumbo is, but … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10 – Day 30: With apologies to the Bard: “Ursus nil loquens. Plus quam synodus docet. Sacerdos probat.”
