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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1197 – Another note to donors: “My bad. WHITE’s play. 1. Ne5+ Ke6 2. Qf7+ Kf5 3. g4# 2…. Kd6 3. Nc4# 1. Ne5+ Ke7 2.…”
- on A few good causes for end of the year giving: “There is a similar group of Carmelites in my general area, near Gettysburg, Pa: fairfieldcarmelites.org.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “The Atlantic article on Bishop Baron can be accessed on the New Advent website without the paywall.”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “Why does this papacy and the windy city prince of the church want to interfere with the Holy Spirit? Isn’t…”
- on 13 Dec – St. Lucy in the sky with her own eyes – UPDATED: “Lovely story, Anneliese. Fr. Zuhlsdorf, why is it that for today’s traditional Mass, we use the commons for a virgin…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1197 – Another note to donors: “Father Z, unless White makes a foolish mistake — e.g., allowing Black to play Qd1++ after he takes White’s Queen…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “There is nothing more orderly or unifying than using a Communion Rail. Reminds me – When at the Communion Rail…”
- on 13 Dec – St. Lucy in the sky with her own eyes – UPDATED: “Something interesting about St Lucy in my life. About 13 years ago I had a dream where my dad’s older…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “Ben Affleck: “AI can’t make film that is considered art.” Neither can Ben Affleck. Or 90% of producers and actors.…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1197 – Another note to donors: “@dholwell: Bl. Ildefonso Schuster OSB and Basil Hume OSB immediately come to mind, but it seems there haven’t been any…”
- on Fishwrap and Pelosi. What a pair.: “I don’t get it. If we are to take her at her word, Ms. Pelosi’s “Catholic faith is, Christ is…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “Dear Father Z, Did you post “Lord of the Rings in a Trailer Park” because Redneck Gollum is a metaphor…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “So thankful that I am not a deacon in Chicagoland, where I’d have to endure all the “teaching” of Cupich.…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise: “White to move and mate in 4. [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t…”
- on Fishwrap and Pelosi. What a pair.: “The astonishing thing is that she is a lot more reasonable than the Pope on the Vatican-China deal. From a…”
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Category Archives: REVIEWS
A matter of fact, brutally clear, “handbook” on exorcism, demons, demonic influence and what can be done about it.
I write to alert you to a book to be released on 19 November – now available for pre-order at 25% off – by my friend Fr. Carlos Martins, whose apostolate with relics Treasures of the Church is well-known to you. … Read More
Posted in REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged demonic, exorcism, Fr. Carlos Martins
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BOOK REPORT: Brother Petroc’s Return by S.M.C.
Brother Petroc’s Return by S.M.C. US HERE – UK HERE Recommended to me by a priest friend recently here in Rome. I found it on Amazon.it and read it in one evening. Charming. No doubt S. M.C = Sr. Mary … Read More
NEW BOOK: On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton Sheen. BONUS: Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This title will be released on July 17, 2024. PRE-ORDER On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton J. Sheen. … Read More
Posted in REVIEWS, SESSIUNCULA, The Campus Telephone Pole, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged noad
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Two items concerning Jesuits, one grim and real, the other a tribute
Two items, quickly. First, at CNA there is a must read article about the thoughts of a Jesuit priest in Uruguay about the state of the Society of Jesus. Realistic about their profound decline and grim future. HERE Next, there … Read More
Book Notices: “Super Hanc Petram” and “Ultramontanism and Tradition”
One interesting thing that has emerged over the last few provocative years has been a deep dive by highly intelligent and well-educated people into the nature of the Petrine Ministry, its role, parameters, etc. I just finished reading a piece … Read More
BOOK ALERT: Anthony Esolen – No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men
I am ready to read anything by Anthony Esolen, a writer who is both lyrical and whose head is firmly screwed on in the right direction. For those of you who are Dante virgins or noobs, his e translation of the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, REVIEWS, The Drill
Tagged Anthony Esolen, masculinity
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A good point in Card. Burke’s book on when Communion should be denied
I have been looking at Raymond Leo Card. Burke’s book from Sophia Press about worthy reception of Communion. Respecting the Body and Blood of the Lord: When Holy Communion Should Be Denied US HERE – UK HERE Firstly, I did … Read More
Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, 1983 CIC can. 915, Canon Law, REVIEWS
Tagged can. 915, Card. Burke, scandal
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“Deny Holy Communion?”: a BOOK from Card. Burke about can. 915, etc. Free for BISHOPS, priests and seminarians!
Catholic Action for Faith and Family has republished a work by His Eminence Raymond Leo Card. Burke, one of the most capable canonists in the world. Deny Holy Communion explains the theology, history and law, the reasons for denial of … Read More
IMPORTANT BOOK: Does Traditionis Custodes Pass the Juridical Rationality Test? (VIDEO)
Does Traditionis Custodes Pass the Juridical Rationality Test? by Fr. Réginald-Marie Rivoire FSVF and Fr. William Barker FSSP US HERE – UK HERE
REMINDER: Super new book from Anthony Esolen: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John
I’m reposting this because… wow. What a book. This book just keep rewarding and rewarding. In the Beginning Was the Word: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John US HERE – UK When Anthony Esolen and Angelico Press team … 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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New Anthology of Fulton Sheen about “The Greatest Commandment”
Soooo many books. So little time. I bring to your attention a new but old, nova sed vetera, book: The Greatest Commandment: A Fulton Sheen Anthology on Love edited by Al Smith. US HERE – UK HERE (No matter what you … Read More
Super new book from Anthony Esolen: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John
When Anthony Esolen and Angelico Press team up… well… it just doesn’t get any better than that. I was really excited at the notification that Anthony Esolen (whose translation of the Divine Comedy is terrific) had written an in depth … Read More
Spectacular Advent, Christmastide and Epiphany calendars from @SophiaPress and LiturgyOfTheHome.com
I just received beautifully conceived, designed, drawn and printed poster sized calendars from Sophia Press for the Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany with a special guide sheet as an introduction to their LiturgyOfTheHome.com initiative (go take a look – it’s … Read More
REPOSTED REVIEW: THE ST. GALLEN MAFIA – Exposing the Secret Reformist Group Within the Church by Julia Meloni.
UPDATE 12 Nov: More people should read this. Soon. Originally Published on: Oct 30, 2021 I’m reading THE ST. GALLEN MAFIA – Exposing the Secret Reformist Group Within the Church by Julia Meloni. US HERE – UK HERE It is published … Read More
BOOK ALERT: Collected essays and reviews by the late, brilliant Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ
Last September 2020, my friend Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ, died, far too young. Fr. Mankowski was everything that several highly visible Jesuits are not: Catholic, deeply faithful and amazingly intelligent. He was a Biblical scholar who taught in Rome for … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1197 – Another note to donors: “My bad. WHITE’s play. 1. Ne5+ Ke6 2. Qf7+ Kf5 3. g4# 2…. Kd6 3. Nc4# 1. Ne5+ Ke7 2.…”
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