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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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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
My View For Awhile: To the East and to priests
I’m heading to a conference for priests held by the St. Paul Center. We shall see. More to come.
#ActonU 2019 Day 4: Great people… great content
I’ve been to a lot of conferences. Often, things get behind schedule due to lack of planning and discipline (which is disrespectful of the participants and speakers). None of that at Acton University! Things run on time. You never have … Read More
#ActonU 2019 Day 1 = Day 3: getting up to speed
Once again I have the pleasure of participating in Acton Institute’s summer event, Acton University, several days of outstanding lectures and meeting people from dozens of countries and varying walks of life and religions. Getting here wasn’t easy this time. … Read More
A “Catholic Signal Corps” – Thinking about a Catholic digital future and this blog
Semper paratus. Here is an idea I have brought up in the past. Since this blog is facing huge changes, of existential ramifications, I have pondered how much easier life could be for me and for others if there were … Read More
UPDATES: Black vestments, Gitmo, challenge coins, and some food
I thought I’d give you updates on a few things. First, regarding the Black Vestments project the mighty TMSM is pushing forward. I had shown ya’ll a photo of the fabric for the set, though it had gold writing, instead … Read More
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, On the road, SESSIUNCULA, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Angelus Press, Challenge Coins, GITMO
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Rome Day 8-9: Cheese, Anniversary, and Black Vestments
Some shots from my anniversary day in Rome and today. First things first. CHEESE! I hadn’t bought cheese from this guy before, but I tried some and it was simply marvelous. And, of course, Holy Mass in the morning. I … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged cheese, Gammarelli, Gregorian Masses, sommelier
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Rome Day 5-7: Caponata, Carbonara, and Che Guevara
I’m behind on my travelogue. May I make this a quick one? An advantage to an apartment is that you can make breakfast when you want from leftovers. Out of order.. which drink is mine? This is NOT breakfast. But … Read More
Fr. Z’s 28th Anniversary of Ordination: St. Philip plays a prank.
“Well… I made it this far.” That’s what I say to myself when this date rolls around. Many priests observe the anniversary of their ordination at this time of year. It is a common time for ordinations, probably because Ember … Read More
Rome Day 4: Of crashing ceilings, weeping parents, and the dust and hearts of saints
Lots of walking today. I purposely guiding my path past Er Belli’s house. You remember him from yesterday’s post. I went to Gammarelli and picked the lace for Fr. Johnson’s new alb which my Society, through the donations some of … Read More
Posted in On the road, SESSIUNCULA, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged José Gallegos y Arnosa, St. John Baptist de Rossi
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Rome Day 1-2: Views, fabrics and eats
Yesterday morning brought a smooth landing at Fiumicino – not to be underestimated – but iffy weather. As a matter of fact, it rained hard yesterday morning and again in the evening, with some sunny moments in between. My apartment … Read More
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