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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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- The most evident mark of God’s anger and the most terrible castigation He can inflict upon the world are manifested when He permits His people to fall into the hands of clerics who are priests more in name than in deed, priests who practice the cruelty of ravening wolves rather than the charity and affection of devoted shepherds.
St. John Eudes
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“Until the Lord be pleased to settle, through the instrumentality of the princes of the Church and the lawful ministers of His justice, the trouble aroused by the pride of a few and the ignorance of some others, let us with the help of God endeavor with calm and humble patience to render love for hatred, to avoid disputes with the silly, to keep to the truth and not fight with the weapons of falsehood, and to beg of God at all times that in all our thoughts and desires, in all our words and actions, He may hold the first place who calls Himself the origin of all things.”
- Prosper of Aquitaine (+c.455), De gratia Dei et libero arbitrio contra Collatorem 22.61
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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
"Let us realize that this remark of Cicero (Brutus 37, 140) can be in a certain way referred to [young lay people]: 'It is not so much a matter of distinction to know Latin as it is disgraceful not to know it.'" - St. John Paul II
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- Tradition … “safeguard the faith and combat error”
- What the Bishop of Charlotte is doing – UPDATE
- LENTCAzT 2026 – 40: Palm Sunday – GO TO CONFESSION
- ROME 26/3– Day 05: staying in
- LENTCAzT 2026 – 39: Saturday in Passiontide – POISON
- ROME 26/3– Day 04: cold and windy
- Update: working on the Mass Intention Request Form
- Pope Leo’s admonition to French bishops about the TLM and Vatican II
- LENTCAzT 2026 – 38: Friday in Passiontide – Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
- ROME 26/3– Day 03: the color purple
- Pope Leo asks for generosity from bishops towards people who seek the TLM. I’ve seen this movie before.
- LENTCAzT 2026 – 37: Thursday in Passiontide – Babylon and Nard
- The Annunciation – The 1st Joyful Mystery (Patristic Rosary Project) Ave Gratiarum Mediatrix Omnium!
- ROME 26/3– Day 02: Annunciation
- Updating the different 3 different contact “forms”: Contact, Ask Father, Mass Intention Requests
- Cardinal Eijk’s first Pontifical Mass in the Traditional Roman Rite: “impressive and unforgettable experience”. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
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- LENTCAzT 2026 – 36: Wednesday in Passiontide & Annunciation – Good Shepherd in the Mass
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- ROME 26/3– Day 01: And so it begins
- LENTCAzT 2026 – 35: Tuesday in Passiontide – Christ’s suffering, popular piety
- Test of app and MY VIEW FOR AWHILE: Rome bound
- Article at The Catholic Thing about the two forms of the Roman Rite
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- LENTCAzT 2026 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – Ancient v. Modern Views
- Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Passion Sunday, 5th in/of Lent 2026 – POLL about veils
- ASK FATHER: John 8:55
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Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
My View For Awhile: Close Call Edition
As usual, my flight is delayed. It happens a lot at this airport. I’ll have to dash for my connection. Sigh. UPDATE I made it with about 5 minutes to spare. I hope I’ll have a seat open by me. … Read More
The Feeder Feed: Chicago Edition
This morning took me to the Chicago Art Institute. I was especially keep to see some Impressionists, but I started in chronological order in European paintings. This is interesting. Here is something by Matteo di Giovanni (+1495), part of a … Read More
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My View For Awhile: Jiggity Jig
And off I go again. It was a great trip. I met lots of old friends and met a few new ones. The Pontifical Mass was great. The exhibit on Mary fine. The National Gallery edifying. The Army and Navy … Read More
WASH DC – DAY 2: Tickle the Lord Edition
I am at the National Gallery for Women in the Arts for an exhibit of images of Mary. UPDATE: I read that on 2 March the group Anonymous 4 is to give a concert at the NGWA. Wow! I must … Read More
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WASH DC – DAY 1: March and Pontifical Mass
It was a beautiful day in the nations capital. It couldn’t have been better for the March. After the March today we had a wonderful Pontifical Mass at the faldstool with Bp. Paprocki. I don’t have photos yet, but I … Read More
My View For Awhile: Yeah… I know….
I know, I know. If it weren’t for the fact that the great people at Paulus institute organized the Pontifical Mass tomorrow (I’m on the crew), and if it weren’t such a good cause, I’d be back at the Steam … Read More
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My View For Awhile: Jiggity-Jig Edition
I am at Heathrow as I write. I went from my front door to the lounge in just under an hour using a combination of Uber, Heathrow Express and fast track security. There are a few perks… few… of being … Read More
LONDON DAY 5: Pain and… we’ll see!
I mentioned pain yesterday. One of the manifestations of the crud I picked up, has been an ear infection. It has been pretty uncomfortable for days, but, last night, I couldn’t stand it anymore. By the time I was … Read More
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LONDON DAY 4: prints and pain
I’m having trouble with an ear infection that I just can’t shake. Today is pretty blustery, so the cold air is… bracing. At the National Gallery I got a good quality print of a painting by Murillo which I have … Read More
LONDON DAY 4: pies and paintings
Lunch was a simple steak and ale pie, with chips. When done properly, they are quite satisfying. I went to the Lamb and Flag for this one. Who could ever tire of the National Gallery? A painting by Salvator … Read More





















