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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: Our Solitary Boast
ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, Merry Christmas, almost. I’m looking a resource/s that will help me see Our Lady in the Old Testament. I know there are many passages that allude, foreshadow or indirectly tell us about her. I would … Read More
19 September 1846: Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette
On this day, 19 September, in 1846 Our Lady appeared to two young shepherds at La Salette in France. She appeared seated on a rock, weeping, with her face in her hands. She wore a headdress like a bright crown … Read More
The “Our Lady of Sorrows Project” – 15 September – Feast of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Today, the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, is the Feast of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is an analogous commemoration on Friday after 1st Passion Sunday. Some time ago, I wrote a … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Ohio, W Pennsylvania, West Virginia! 12 October – Byzantine Catholic/Ukrainian “Oktoberfest: A Celebration of Mary’s Holy Protection”
My good friend Fr. Jason Charron, a Ukrainian Catholic priest in the Pittsburg area asked if I would let you know about this. It is my pleasure to do so. The theme is connected to a beautiful project to build … Read More
12 September – Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, anniversary of the Battle of Vienna (1683)
In the Divine Praises we pray: Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. A few days ago, 8 September, we celebrated the Nativity of Mary. Today, 12 September, is the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Devotion … Read More
8 September – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – “The dawn foretelling the day”
From The Sacramentary by Bl. Ildefonso Schuster: As Eve, our first Mother, arose from the side of Adam, dazzling with life and innocence, so Mary came forth, bright and immaculate from the heart of the eternal Word, who, by the cooperation of … Read More
22 August: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Vetus Ordo) – Synchronization!
When the angel Gabriel came to Mary he told her that her Son would have the throne of David and that His kingdom would have no end (Luke 1:32-33). In ancient Israel, the mothers of the House of David’s kings … Read More
VIDEO: 1950 – Pius XII infallible proclamation of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In 1950 my late pastor, Msgr. Schuler, was in Rome on a Fulbright working on the manuscripts of Giovanni Maria Nanino, the successor of Palestrina for the Sistine Chapel. He had great stories about being a priest in Rome in … Read More
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption – Patristic Rosary Project
Some years ago, I made something called the Patristic Rosary Project, reflecting on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary especially with quotes from the Fathers of the Church. Here is the entry for today’s beautiful feast: 4th Glorious Mystery: The … Read More
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5 August: Our Lady of the Snows
In Rome on 5 August 358, there was a miraculous snow fall to indicate the location of the Basilica to be built in honor of the mother of God. On the anniversary, white rose petals fall from the ceiling of … Read More
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