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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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- emmatag1126 on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “I wonder how much higher the statistics would be if TC hadn’t been. I know that has held back some…”
- on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “If my high school French still serves me after 50 years, the Rorate article promises a little more than it…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Our old PP, who also gives or gave the TLM (not sure in this current era of Traditores restrictions), got…”
- on Collect for Bl. Fulton Sheen?: “Father, what about the naming of the date of his feast, which I heard as being “die nona mense Decembris.”…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “As an acolyte at a Novus Ordo parish, when I help distribute Holy Communion I slowly and very carefully/softly place…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “As a catechist (for adults) I have to thread a line between one “right” and the other “right” on this.…”
- on Collect for Bl. Fulton Sheen?: “Father, as I listened to Cardinal Tagle read the apostolic letter of beatification, he seemed to say “Fultonius” (nominative).”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “it always gladdens my heart to see the story of St. Ambrose’s admonition to St. Monica, though i strongly prefer…”
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Category Archives: POLLS
I INSTANTLY added this book to my list! (Fr. Z POLLS)
Not all that glitters is gold, unless it is from the pen of Peter Kreeft. I INSTANTLY added this one to my wishlist list and I will promote it here and now – contrary to my usual MO – even … Read More
POLL: Which is scarier?
A serious question, but you are only qualified if you have watched some si-fi movies. Which is scarier The xenomorph (from the original Alien or Aliens) The nasty critters in The Tomorrow War. I picked these two, because there are … Read More
Leo XIV proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church – POLL
NOW: Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. Cdl. Marcel Semeraro (prefect of Dicastery for the Causes of the Saints) repeated the formal request at Mass, prior to @Pontifex's declaration. pic.twitter.com/wasxejQk9b — Michael … Read More
The execrable BoB, Happy Water, and You (UPDATED with a POLL)
Concerning the origins of the dreadful “Book of Blessings” (De Benedictionibus), which ironically doesn’t bless anything. I thought there was one prayer which truly blessed, an option for a rosary with the traditional version they ported in, but they changed … Read More
POLL: When are the announcements made where you usually go to Mass?
Please choose the best answer. We want your comments, too, what you think about the placement. Anyone can vote, but only registered and approved readers can comment. All comments on every post go into a queue.
If it’s Immaculate Conception, then BLUE vestments on the 2nd Sunday of Advent… RIGHT??!? – POLLS
Remember the BLUE vestment craze during Advent? Does anyone still see that? Anyone can vote. You must be registered and approved to comment. Meanwhile, at The Parish™ in Rome, this is what people say today, but NOT for ADVENT. Rather, … Read More
ROME 24/10– Day 0: He shall make all things new – and a POLL
ALERT: There’s an important poll in this post. Breakfast in Brooklyn. I have to have a poll about something relative to BAGELS. See below. I saw this at Ann Barnhardt’s place and it was too good not to share. I … Read More
Your Ash Wednesday Sermon notes and ASH POLL – Did you get your #ASHTAG?
Today is NOT a holy day of obligation. That said, many people try to go to Mass on Ash Wednesday. Many, however, cannot. Therefore, let us know about your good experiences of Holy Mass and the good points in the sermon, … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Gaudete Sunday – 3rd of Advent 2023 – VESTMENT POLL
It was the 3rdd Sunday of Advent. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? Share the good stuff. Quite a few people are forced to sit through really bad preaching. … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – SEPTUGESIMA Sunday (N.O.: 5th Ord) 2023 – Fr. Z POLL!
We are back in violet this Sunday, as Pre-Lent begins in the traditional Roman Rite. Here’s a poll. Anyone can vote, but only registered and approved participants can comment. ALL comments are moderated. Keep in mind that Septuagesima could fall … Read More
emmatag1126 on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “I wonder how much higher the statistics would be if TC hadn’t been. I know that has held back some…”
