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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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- mickeyfitz on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Spot on. My understanding is that the standard term per Canon Law 545 is “parochial vicar” and that the other…”
- on You knew this had to happen: ““Gee, if all religions lead to the same place, and these ladies have a vocation to the priesthood, why don’t…”
- on You knew this had to happen: “Two blasts from the past: http://archive.wf-f.org/JFH-Schism.html https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/shape-schism-yet-to-come/”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “When was the good old term “curate” abandoned?”
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- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Like any vice-president or vice-provost or vice-dean, there to take the blame for anything which goes wrong, but to make…”
- on Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2026… *sigh*… Vatican Bars Annual TLM Pilgrimage from ENTERING St. Peter’s Basilica: “I think the traditional movement in the Church needs a new image. I’m tired of Catholics behaving like underdogs. That’s…”
- on Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2026… *sigh*… Vatican Bars Annual TLM Pilgrimage from ENTERING St. Peter’s Basilica: “To add to Fr. Kelly’s post, Diane Montagna has posted even more information. Trying to blame the pilgrims and the…”
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Category Archives: My View
The Feeder Feed
At the Sabine Feeders a variety of woodpeckers swoop in to feed. This is Hairy Woodpecker. Here is a triumphant Red-Bellied Woodpecker. This is Downy Woodpecker, smaller than Hairy. And the Missus. And then there is the relentless TEAM GOLDFINCH. … Read More
3-5 Feb: Wyoming Catholic College
I will be speaking at Wyoming Catholic College on 4 February.
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The Feeder Feed
I was away for a while. Boy, are they glad I’m back! Where ya’ been? Success! Junco. GOT FEED? They eat by your donations! Thanks for your help in the past.
A disappointed Fr. Z reflects on Calgary and Communion
Deep breath… Form time to time we hear about things done, or not done, by priests or bishops which provoke reactions along a spectrum of head scratching to downright anger. The situation in Calgary right now strikes me as closer … Read More
Off to Cape Canaveral!
Today is my day trip to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center! I had been here many years ago. how things have changed! I did enjoy the Rocket Park. I thought the Soviet era Soyuz was pretty interesting. And … Read More
Some random items
In no special order here are a few images and notes from Florida and a maternal visit. I made some spaghetti … nothing special. Just good ingredients combined and presented in simplicity. Nice to have fresh basil off a plant … Read More
REVIEW: St. Antoine Daniel Gregorian Chant Ordinaries (and Fr. Z rants)
At what became my home parish back in my native place, on Saturday mornings there was always a modest sung Mass in Latin, with incense and Gregorian chant. People would file into the chapel and take from a basket to … Read More
CDWDS responds on question of H1N1 and restriction of Communion on the tongue
I don’t know how many e-mails I have received from people in distress about parishes or even dioceses attempting to issue edicts which effectively forbid reception of Holy Communion on the tongue because of the risk of contagion (e.g., Swine … Read More
Evening
Vespers having been recited, I am now enjoying a fire and British detective series on DVD. I can’t believe that photo is from my phone…. anyway… And it’s deer season! It sounds like a war zone around here right now. … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z rants about our Catholic identity and dangerous times
In another entry, about the priest/penitent privilege and a state’s violation of the same we read: I don’t believe it is likely that secret eavesdropping on conversations between priests and penitents is a growing trend in this country, but the … Read More
mickeyfitz on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Spot on. My understanding is that the standard term per Canon Law 545 is “parochial vicar” and that the other…”
