Category Archives: My View

Wherein Bp. Trautman runs down new translation and Fr. Z responds

In the Catholic Review of the Archdiocese of Baltimore comes this CNS story. On 22 October His Excellency Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Bishop of Erie, gave a talk at Catholic University of American in which he ran down the … Read More

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Thanks!

Just a note of thanks to readers who have made donations lately, especially for the bird feeding fund. I was able to stock up a bit on some feed during a sale and also get a little feeder for the … Read More

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Fr. Z in NYC

I will be in New York City from 4-9 November.   One of the things I will be doing is acting as celebrant for a Solemn TLM on 6 November, a First Friday, at 6:30 PM at the Church of the … Read More

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4-9 Nov NYC (Solemn TLM 6 Nov) – BLOGNIC?

I will be in New York City from 4-9 November.   One of the things I will be doing is acting as celebrant for a Solemn TLM on 6 November.   More details about this to follow. However, perhaps in advance we … Read More

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Thanks!

Many thanks to the kind people who have contributed to the Feed Z Birds fund!  This winter they will eat by your donations. Right now there is a good sale on feed going, till 18 October, at a wild bird … Read More

Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, My View, SESSIUNCULA, The Feeder Feed |
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October Maples

From the Laudator: Richard Wilbur, October Maples, Portland: The leaves, though little time they have to live, Were never so unfallen as today, And seem to yield us through a rustled sieve The very light from which time fell away. … Read More

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The Feeder Feed

I returned from Detroit to find that little winged gluttons had picked the feeders clean.While I was filling one of the feeders the Chickadee was already zooming in with reproaches. He practically knocked me out of the way. The Juncos … Read More

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More images from Detroit

Some other images from Detroit. There is a reason why the parish where I am staying is called Assumption Grotto. The parish is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, but behind the parish church there is a fine … Read More

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Hats

In downtown Detroit check out Henry the Hatter on Broadway. Great hat store! Gents need hats. And you might have an adventure! We did! I came with another priest. We met all sorts of really interesting people too! But we … Read More

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Assumption Grotto Church

I am staying at Assumption Grotto parish near Gratiot and 6 Mile, Detroit. I had forgotten how beautiful the church is. More photos will come, but here are a few from my phone. After Mass in the dark church with … Read More

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