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Category Archives: Priests and Priesthood
FATHERS! “The first few hours after an accusation is made are absolutely critical.”
UPDATE: 27 Aug 2022 12:14: From my friend… GOOD GRIEF! Your readers really responded – as in, immediately! The book is now SOLD OUT, thanks to you. So I’m busy boxing up more copies to send to the Amazon warehouses. … Read More
The persecution of Tradition, Priests and the affliction of Moral Injury
A year ago, I posted about the psychological abuse of priests and the resulting moral injury. This topic returned to the fore as I read a recent story about a priest who was forced out of his position because he … Read More
In your goodness, pray for falsely accused priests and canceled priests
The way priests have been treated in the last years… However, it’s not all, or rather, only bad news. I saw a glimmer at MediaReport. Another Wave of Falsely Accused Priests Returned to Ministry As we have written many times, … Read More
One bishop, two dioceses.
At Catholic Culture Phil Lawler has views about the recent appointment of one bishop to oversee two distinct dioceses. Yesterday’s news included the curious report that in two different cases—one in Ireland, one in Wales—Pope Francis had appointed one bishop to … Read More
STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Audio from Fr. Z
Here also are my audio projects of the Way of the Cross. On 1st Fridays, do please pray the Act of Reparation. What we need right now is PRAYER, especially now. And remember to GO TO CONFESSION! For priests, especially, try The Way Of … Read More
A few thoughts about today’s Vetus Ordo reading from Daniel and priestly identity
This is Thursday in Passion Week. Today in the Gospel a penitent woman washes Christ feet with her tears. One week from today is Holy Thursday when Christ washed the feet of his Apostles. The first reading today is from … Read More
ASK FATHER: Validity of absolution of accomplices in sexual sins and the censures – revisited in light of Amoris laetitia fn. 351
Today I had a somewhat protracted session of texting concerning censures for certain sins against the 6th Commandment of the Decalogue. For example, what happens to a priest who in the context of the Sacrament of Penance (and by extension … Read More
Posted in Canon Law, Classic Posts, Hard-Identity Catholicism, One Man & One Woman, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged can. 1378, can. 977
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But remember… the problem is the Traditional Latin Mass!
But remember… the problem is the Traditional Latin Mass! If only we could shut it down, the seminaries would fill up again. Right? The average age of a priest in the United States is 67. The large ordination classes of … Read More
ACTION ITEM & BOOK NOTICE: A “how to” manual of ceremonies for the PRE-1955 TRIDUUM and PENTECOST! Wherein Fr. Z rants on the times we are in, books you should buy, and why you should buy them.
I have an action item for you. Below, I am pushing a couple of books, one old and one new. Here on my treasure chest, this blog, I am channeling my inner Matthew 13:52. But first, a rant from your … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ACTION ITEM!, Be The Maquis, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, Priests and Priesthood, REVIEWS, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, The future and our choices, Traditionis custodes, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged Alcuin Reid, Fr. Adrian Fortescu, Holy Week, O'Connell, Pentecost, pre-1955, Traditionis custodes, Triduum
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Fr. Reader on Daily Rome Shot 1656 – different stuff: “The reading of Kristin Lavransdatter is a landmark in my life.”
