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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
“…the young are more to be pitied, since they know not of what they have been deprived.”
I posted this recently, but since today is the Feast of St. Basil of Caesarea (which gives way to the Sunday), here it is again: Originally Published on: Jun 4, 2026 The evils which afflict us are well known, even … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can the “Dies Irae” be used in the Novus Ordo Requiem Mass? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a priest… I think… QUAERITUR: Preparing for a funeral Mass in the near future; Is it permissible to chant the Dies Irae sequence in a Latin requiem Mass using the ordinary form? Didn’t see it anywhere in the copy … Read More
ASK FATHER: 9 1st Fridays but how do Good Friday (April 3) and St. Joseph (May 1) impact that?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: If we are keeping the 9 first Fridays, with the Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart, how do Good Friday (April 3) and St. Joseph (May 1) impact them? I get your point: rulz iz rulz, … Read More
In the ancient Roman Church today, Wednesday “in mediana” was a big day for catechumens.
In the ancient Roman Church today was a big day for catechumens. Last Sunday, Laetare, was “midpoint” Sunday because before Lent was lengthened, it was the midpoint before Easter. Hence, Wednesday is called “in mediana” and the Roman Station is … Read More
A ‘Cri de Coeur’ from the heartland
From a reader on this 2nd Sunday of Lent. (Note: because of the blog migration Early Tuesday 2 March, comments posted after 0600 EST 11 UTC) will not migrate. That’ll give you time to “think before posting”.) Wanted to pass … Read More
“SSPX? I stand with Rome!” – “Oh, really? What does that mean?” Terrific video from Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ.
Terrific video from Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ.
The Blessing of Ashes – Novus Ordo v. Vetus Ordo – Could there be differences?
In the Vetus Ordo, Usus Antiquior, there are four prayers for the blessing of ashes. In the Novus Ordo there is one, split into one of two … yes… options (aka a defining characteristic of the Novus Ordo). The business … Read More
ASK FATHER: Ashes On Very Small Children, Babies? – PRIESTS invited to comment especially
From a priest: Reverend and Dear Father, Ash Wednesday is soon to be upon us, and I am faced with the situation I am often faced with: whether to impose ashes on cute, angel-faced infants. It never fails that, as … Read More
St. John Chrysostom: On giving the Eucharist to UNWORTHY PUBLIC FIGURES
St. John Chrysostom could be nicknamed the “Patron Saint Of Telling It Like It Is”. Chrysostom (+407), known as the “golden-mouthed” for the excellence of his preaching, was Bishop of Constantinople. Trained in Antioch, he expounded Scripture in its literal … Read More
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