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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “ALL: A point to consider. Although it seems like a done deal and that SSPX will consecrate bishops will ye…”
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- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “@ML That analogy doesn’t quite fly. Paternal judgment does not supersede justice itself. If one child secretly got a job…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “We’re getting to the stage where people are addicted to being distressed and feeling hard done by. The Holy Father…”
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- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Wasn’t there a time when a cleric would not set foot in a house of “worship” of another religion except…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Look, we have to move forward, so don’t worry about it.”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “It’s pretty sad, but it seems to strongly indicate exactly what direction Pope Leo wants to take the Church and…”
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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
Rome 2- Day 2 & 3: Cooking up vestments and victuals
Today I stopped in at Gammarelli to talk about the upcoming pontifical set of vestments in white and I saw a relatively inexpensive rose pianera. They will make a matching cope and have it to us by Gaudete Sunday. Hopefully … Read More
ROME 2 – Day 1: Exorcisms, guts, and Roman altars
The pilgrimage group having dispersed in Venice, we made our way to Lake Garda simply to rest up and have a nice view. That was gloriously accomplished. Now it’s time for the third phase. I headed back to Rome for … Read More
Venice Days 2-3: Bones, fabrics and views
A few more images of Venice before transitioning to another place. From the vaporetto on the way out to San Giorgio Maggiore, a view of Santa Maria della Salute. Over the door of the church you still find the arms … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged fabric, Pius VII, Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Venice
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5 Comments
Venice – Day 1-2: Of Mark and Mud-bugs
This improbable place never ceases to amaze. St. Mark’s Square, which at about noon today will start to fill up with water. Raised sidewalks of metal scaffolding will be set up for people to file along. In this age of … Read More
Florence – Day 5-7: Red meat and musea
Welcome to Florence. Giotto’s bell tower. The hotel is very close so I can hear the bells clearly. The new Museum of the Duomo is open and it is stunning. After a few hours in this exquisite museum I understand … Read More
Rome-Assisi – Day 4-5: Francis, Prayer and Exile
This is what is in the window of Gammarelli right now. You can tell that they are getting ready for a consistory. Off to Assisi. First stop, Santa Maria degli Angeli and a visit to the little Porziuncula church. \ … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Francis
9 Comments
9 Comments
Day 2-3: books and beauty
A quick shot from yesterday evening as I headed to the Vatican Museum to meet the group for the private visit. One of the most important statues in the history of Western art. And another one. And then there’s this … Read More
Rome Days 1-2: Of clams and griffons
I’ve been on the move since I got here with a large group of people. A shot from last nights supper. About all I was able to manage was a place of veg. Today I stopped at the shop where … Read More
My View For Awhile: Long Trip Edition
I’m on my way for what’ll be a fairly long Italian sojourn, to include two pilgrimages. Happily Hurricane Matthew has started out too sea, so it sseems he…she… it won’t be a factor today. Remember when hurricanes were all female? … Read More
CHICAGO: 26 September – Essential Debate Day FOOD Edition!
I am in Chicago. More exactly, I am in Park Ridge, the city where the worst of the presidential candidates grew up! I will be here tonight and will watch the first presidential debate with friends. There will be cooking. … Read More
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged debate, Spaghetti al seminario, Superdawg
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18 Comments
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “ALL: A point to consider. Although it seems like a done deal and that SSPX will consecrate bishops will ye…”
