Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity

Pope Leo XIV: “marriage is not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman”

Today the Pope, Leo XIV (a pleasure to type that) gave a sermon for a Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. In this sermon he directly contradicted something that Francis inspired in others through the … Read More

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Oldie ASK FATHER: Blessings that are not in Latin? Wherein Fr. Z rants at length.

NOTE: Today a question arrived in my email box which cited this post.  I took at look and thought that it would be good to share gain. ___ Originally Published on: Feb 2, 2022 I received a somewhat convoluted note about … Read More

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DURING A CONCLAVE! 8 May – Indulgence for the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii (twice a year)

This year the 8 May Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii has fallen during the FIRST FULL DAY OF A CONCLAVE. It is often recited at 1200 Noon. Perhaps you would say it for a good result from the Conclave. … Read More

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With respect, I think Archbp. Viganò is wrong.

There was obviously no love lost – in life or in death – betwixt Archbp. Carlo Maria Viganò and Francis. These days, Viganò is reported by LifeSite to be saying that cardinals created by Francis cannot legitimately elect a new … Read More

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EXACTLY! “Don’t repeat our mistakes!”

Dutch Cardinal: Don't repeat our mistakes! Those among our churches where truth is proclaimed and liturgy is well celebrated are full. Put Christ at the Center! (from Oct. 2024)https://t.co/xiFOvGtUqd pic.twitter.com/83LJjUkp99 — Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) April 8, 2025 It’s so obvious. … Read More

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“All these teachings, then, are bound up in one body.” Check out this article by Anthony Esolen

There is a very good piece at The Catholic Thing by Anthony Esolen. Here is how it starts. This is my geopolitical fiction,” Jesus did not say, when He broke the bread at the Last Supper. “The group, though it … Read More

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5 March 2025 – Ash Wednesday – Fasting, Abstinence, and You (with remarks on coffee and on brushing your teeth)

According to the 1983 Code of Canon Law for the Latin Church, Latin Church Catholics are bound to observe fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday. Here are some details. I am sure you know them already, but they are good … Read More

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During this “watch”, each evening at St Peter’s Gregorian chant is sung… but hardly anyone sings. Why is that?

From a priest reader… As I’m sure you’ve noticed, each night in St. Peter’s Square, a small schola has sung the Oremus pro Pontifice for the Holy Father. It’s a gesture that is simultaneously reverent and traditional, yet incredibly simple. … Read More

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NEW BOOK: “Close the Workshop: Why the Old Mass Isn’t Broken and the New Mass Can’t Be Fixed”

“Dr. Kwasniewski’s latest book will present challenges both to those who agree with him and to those who disagree with him. For those who agree with him, his evidence and arguments ask, ‘Can you see your way to embrace all … Read More

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Notes about different kinds of Holy Water

Recently there was an incident in St. Peter’s Basilica.   A man (allegedly with mental problems) profaned the main altar over the tomb of the Apostle.  In the case of a profanation like this, the altar could be “reconciled”, a kind … Read More

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