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- Venerator Sti Lot on 23 June – Vigil of St. John – solstices and snails, bonfires and witch burnings: “It is delightful to see people who know the Guidonian Hand at work! Why am I so lazy about learning…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1648: contradictions: “About sacred spaces, our current bishop and our last bishop began having the ordination Masses (priests and deacons) at some…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1649: updates: “Our diocese had a Priest who once was described by our disgraced former Bishop as an “innovative liturgist,” which was…”
- on YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS: “I could really use some strong prayers. I have a lot of anger and trust issues with God. Didn’t have…”
- on 22 June in the VETUS AND NOVUS Ordo: St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More: “Saints John Fisher, bishop, and Thomas More, martyrs. Both were imprisoned in the Tower of London because they stood firm…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1649: updates: “The photos of the cardinal say a lot. The importance of ad orientem and the priest having no face, foremost.…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1649: updates: “The Korean apothecary chest is beautiful. The chest of drawers with two clock-like faces intrigues me. The top is pretty…”
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Category Archives: POPES
ASK FATHER: What do you think the pandemic will result in? Wherein Fr. Z RANTS!
From a reader… QUAERITUR: We can’t know what’s going to happen with the pandemic. But what do you think will happen socially? In the Church? It see it as a strong incentive to correct our badly compromised supply chains and … Read More
Stuck because of COVID-19? How to make a Spiritual Communion.
Where I am, in the Cupboard Under The Stairs, the local county has decreed that gatherings of 250 or more, including religious events, are banned. You can still go to nearly every other sort of place, but not church if … Read More
ASK FATHER: I want to get food to elderly people with health problems
From a reader… QUAERITUR: If in my city people are under lockdown from the virus, I would like to make food for the homeless in the area and distribute it to them. My mother frequently is involved in groups with … Read More
REMINDER: Pre-order the new book by Card. Sarah and Benedict XVI: From The Depths Of Our Hearts
Before the official 12 March release, today I received from the publisher a hardcover of the new book by Card. Sarah and Pope Benedict XVI. US – pre-Order with a discount HERE FRENCH HERE There is AT LAST a UK link … Read More
Be The Maquis! TRADIVOX – Catechism Restoration Project
I am daily bombarded with “Please promote my book!”, “We need to raise funds to replace our convent’s roof.”, “A seminarian needs to pay off debts.”, “Advertise our liturgy conference!”… to which I haven’t been invited. Folks, as much as … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, "How To..." - Practical Notes, Be The Maquis, Brick by Brick, Just Too Cool, New Evangelization, Si vis pacem para bellum!, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged catechesis, catechism
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ASK FATHER: Can a bishop order Holy Water removed from churches? Wherein Fr. Z URGENTLY rants. ACTION ITEM FOR BISHOPS AND PRIESTS!!
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a bishop validly restrict or totally eliminate access to holy water during times of flu season or other sickness? Our local bishop just did this, and all of our holy water fonts were GONE this … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, "How To..." - Practical Notes, ACTION ITEM!, ASK FATHER Question Box, Global Killer Asteroid Questions, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, Semper Paratus, TEOTWAWKI, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged holy water, holy water fonts
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New book by Francis strongly endorses priestly celibacy. Will Beans, Austen and crowd apologize to Card. Sarah and Benedict XVI?
Speaking of papal books, Francis has a new book now, released on 11 February. It was a cooperative venture with a priest, Fr. Luigi Epicoco. San Giovanni Paolo Magno. Or St. John Paul, The Great. As reported by CNA, In … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged Benedict XVI, celibacy, Francis, Robert Card. Sarah
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Thoughts about the Amazon Synod (“walking together”) document. Wherein Fr. Z opines also on something sad about #Bookgate
The Exhortation following the ghastly Amazon Synod (“walking together with a demonic idol”) is now out. No married priests and no deaconettes. More on the Exhortation below. First, however, something which you should know about. Sandro Magister doesn’t often put … Read More
11 February 2013 – Benedict XVI announced abdication
In 2013, on this day 11 February, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Benedict XVI announced that he would abdicate. There are still a lot of unanswered questions about his resignation. There were several strange events that preceded his announcement. … Read More
Venerator Sti Lot on 23 June – Vigil of St. John – solstices and snails, bonfires and witch burnings: “It is delightful to see people who know the Guidonian Hand at work! Why am I so lazy about learning…”
