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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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- WVC 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…”
- on You knew this had to happen: “Whenever I read about this issue of women priests rearing its ugly head once again, taking a new tack, it…”
- on You knew this had to happen: “No acidic rebuke from the DDF. They “demand.” We inhabit a sandbox.”
- on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Vampire? I think not. I distinctly see a yellow utility belt. The dusters must therefore be- Bat-Maces! ™”
- on You knew this had to happen: “So if they decided to repeal the law of gravity, we’d all be able to fly, right?”
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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
Clerical Caroling Convivium!
We have a Christmassy clerical caroling convivium going on. Old school! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Mispeled Forchun Cooky Alert
On an overcast day, hot and sour soup can brighten things up. A good basic measure for a Chinese restaurant. If they can’t get this right then just fugetaboutit and never go back. And then… not only a platitude, but … Read More
The Feeder Feed: Museum Song Bird Edition
Here is an Allegory of Music by Laurent de la Hyre (+1656). The figure is playing a theorbo, or chitarrone, probably a symbol of musica “artificiale“. They had drone strings and produced a rather symphonic effect. On the other hand, … Read More
Posted in The Feeder Feed, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged chitarrone, museum, music, Piccinini, theorbo
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6 Comments
Metropolitan Museum Visit
A beautiful image for your day. Mother and Daughter in Prayer Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld (+1853) with Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (+1872)
The Feeder Feed: Attic Black-Figure Edition
I haven’t been able to post feeder updates because … well … because. Here is a variation I use when on the road. Behold an Attic Black-Figure pelike, or wine jar. This probably shows a variation on the theme of … Read More
Posted in On the road, The Feeder Feed, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged attic black-figure, birds, pelike
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5 Comments
Maternal Lunch
I am having lunch in NYC… with my mother, who happens to be here. UPDATE: After an afternoon at MoMA we really needed a drink. UPDATE: The wrap…
Supper in the Borgo
Some supper, with a friend, in the Borgo: Tomorrow will be a long day!
Errands
On my last full day, I am running some errands. It is as beautiful a Roman autumn day as I have ever seen. I went to the Campo de’ Fiori for some small items I have been lacking. This was … Read More
Of Cats and Caesar and City Limits
I suspect a few of you are cat lovers. Check out The History Blog for a piece about cats in Rome and the crazy people who take care of them. At the end of that piece is – oddly – … Read More
My view from the library
Just for fun:
Posted in Just Too Cool, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged library, St. Peter's Basilica
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12 Comments
WVC 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…”
