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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
ROME DAY 1: Jet Lag
I am on the ground at FCO. On the way down we had some splendid mountains and at the end a nice view of the ruins of ancient Ostia. Alas I didn’t have my camera ready early enough for a … Read More
My View For Awhile: Roads to Rome Edition
I am waiting for my first flight of the new year. Oh joy. Weather is not good here, but I built in extra time for delays. Meanwhile, I have pulled up the funeral of the murdered NYPD officer on my … Read More
My View For Awhile: Final Flights Edition
Two more flights to wind up this calendar year. Alas, it has to be one from Orlando. Happily it’s a short hop to the next, and last leg. I think Orlando may be the airport I hate more than all … Read More
My View For Awhile: last trip edition
Off again, hopefully for the last trip of the calendar year! And boarded… I’m reading Peter Kwasniewski’s new book. HERE UPDATE: Upgraded. I’m reminded of the big band song from WWII. “You’re 1-A in the Army, but you’re A-1 in … Read More
Fr. Z to priests going to Rome for the Jan ’16 CCC conference (or other reason)
I have wanted to attend the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy conference in Rome from 5-9 January. I’m doing travel arrangements right now (and I sure could use some donations for it… I don’t get C.Ed. allowances, etc. The wavy flag … Read More
My View For Awhile: Allons Y Edition
Vacation having come to an end, it’s time to hit the long and dusty. Paris is worth, among other things, another visit. This is the part I like the least. UPDATE: Back in these USA! Last leg. It’s short.
Paris – Day 7: Shells and bones
Today brought better weather. We had a trip to the Bon Marche again, almost like a pilgrimage. But there were various motives I cannot now explicate. On the way… And the place itself. Fascinating. Did you know that large format … Read More
“Yeu arr teking zee pheud pheuteaux wit yeur zmarty pheun!”
Since I am in Paris, and shoot photos of feud weet ma pheun, I thought I would share again my last encounter with the Inspector from Feb 2014: Just the other night Inspector Clouseau burst into the restaurant where I … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Lighter fare, Linking Back, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Inspector Clouseau
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PARIS – Day 6: La chasse and prayers and shells
Yesterday one of you readers gave me a good lead on where to find images (probably holy cards or other) of Our Lady of the Clergy in that version I posted. Since their main store is a few minutes walk … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged D'Artagnan, Laduree, Montmarte, mussels, Sacred Heart
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PARIS – Day 5: Miraculous Edition
Pro sacerdote vel laico O Mater pietatis et misericordiae, beatissima Virgo Maria, ego miser et indignus peccator ad te confugio toto corde et affectu; et precor pietatem tuam, ut, sicut dulcissimo Filio tuo in Cruce pendenti astitisti, ita et mihi, … Read More
Fr. Kelly on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Happy Birthday, Fr. Z”
