Category Archives: My View

Monday Supper

Posted on 15 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My literary group met yesterday. We are reading Yeats these days. I made supper for 9. Some images (sorry… no long explanations. Busy day). The Christmas Pudding! I begin the broth for Tortellini in Brodo. It isn’t quiet enough to … Read More →

Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, SESSIUNCULA, What Fr. Z is up to | Tagged Christmas Pudding
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Friday Salad

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It’s Friday and time not to eat meat. The entree was spectacularly… dull. The salad started with my macerating stuff. In the bowl: a splash of decent balsamic vinegar, a jot of olive oil, a small clove of chopped garlic, … Read More →

Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen | Tagged salad, strawberries
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Z-Cam fun: Ray!

Posted on 10 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have dubbed all male Cardinals “Ray”. It was nice to see Ray on Father Z TV this morning, live from the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue. Which reminds me… I have to redo the playlist. UPDATE: Then the Missus … Read More →

Posted in LIVE STREAMING, The Feeder Feed | Tagged Cardinal, Z-CAM
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Brick by Brick… Altar by Altar

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Richard Heilman, pastor of St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff, WI, in the Diocese of Madison – where there reigneth Bp. Morlino – has made the move to the East. After a process of catechesis, St. Mary’s has … Read More →

Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, Benedict XVI, Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Year of Faith | Tagged ad orientem, altar, Bp. Morlino, Brick by Brick, D. Madison, Fr. Heilman
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What the National Catholic Reporter is really doing by calling for an “assault weapons” ban. (Hint: It ain’t about guns!)

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The National catholic Reporter always has to be where other liberals are, but they are always a day late and a dollar short. Now they are calling for a ban on “assault weapons”. Why? Because they are running after the … Read More →

Posted in "But Father! But Father!", Blatteroons, Lighter fare, The Drill, The future and our choices | Tagged assault weapons, Fishwrap
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Sunday Supper: More Hot Plate Adventures

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For lunch today I thought of something Eastern, in honor of the Magi, but something not Chinese. Since I am working with a hot plate, I wanted to keep it simple. Chicken Tikka Masala. Start with boneless, skinless chicken thighs … Read More →

Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen | Tagged chicken, hot plate, Tikka Masala
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“During Pres. Obama’s third term…”

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have sometimes made a passing comment about what was going to happen to us during the third term of Pres. Obama. The usual sort of person pooh-poohed that. “But Father! But Father!”, they chortled, “You can’t be serious! That’s against … Read More →

Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liberals, Pò sì jiù, The future and our choices | Tagged 22nd Amendment, catholic quislings, creeping incrementalism, Henry IX, Pres. Obama, Rep. Jose Serrano
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Z-SWAG “Downrange”!

Posted on 2 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent this great photo of one of my “Say The Black Do The Red” insulated coffee travel mugs! I really enjoy your “In The Wild” photos. This one especially!