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- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Spot on. My understanding is that the standard term per Canon Law 545 is “parochial vicar” and that the other…”
- on You knew this had to happen: ““Gee, if all religions lead to the same place, and these ladies have a vocation to the priesthood, why don’t…”
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- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “When was the good old term “curate” abandoned?”
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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
Article explains a lot about Bergoglio/Francis, Amazon Synod, connection with Liberation Theology
LifeSite has an important article for understanding more about Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Francis. The article stems from a 47 year old photo which shows a group who attended a conference in 1972, including Bergoglio, Liberation Theologian and now-laicized Leonardo … Read More
PODCAzT 176: How to sing Table Prayers in Latin
Today I talk about prayer before and after meals. What inspired me is the recent arrival of beautiful little books – new – for singing the table prayers in Latin. They are from the Monastery of St. Benedict, in southern … Read More
@LMSChairman Joseph Shaw on relentless marginalization of “trads”
Joseph Shaw, Chairman of the Latin Mass Society in the UK, is doing some heavy lifting. Thanks to my friend Fr. Tim Finigan – biretta tip o{]:¬) – I spotted this twitter thread of some 10 tweets in which Shaw … Read More
PODCAzT 175: Traditional Profession of Faith of Converts
The other day I made a podcast with the Latin that must be used in the traditional rite of baptism. Today I continue on the theme of entrance into the Church with the profession of faith of a convert. The … Read More
Jesuit Thomas Reese against Transubstantiation. Wherein Fr. Z responds.
Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, is well known to readers of this blog as a charlatan theologian. He was once the editor of Jesuit-run Amerika, but in 2005 the CDF ousted him due to his stances on the use of condoms, … Read More
ASK FATHER: As a youth minister, I don’t think clergy have my back.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father have you seen this recent Pew poll on how we as Catholics view the Eucharist? I’m a Youth Minister @ my Church. I can do talks till I’m blue in the face, but feel I … Read More
Bill introduced in Wisconsin to force priests to violate the Seal of Confession
A bill has been introduced by Wisconsin Dems which would seek to force priests to violate the Seal of Confession under penalty of civil in case of abuse of minors. From Channel 3000 in WI: Clergy required to report child … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged confessional, Seal of confession
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Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
