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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: REVIEWS
The appallingly stupid “gay” book about the Vatican by the “gay” French writer
I received a Kindle copy of the appalling “gay” book by the “gay” French writer – and I use the term writer loosely. Damian Thompson’s review says it all better than I could: An exposé of high-ranking gays in the … Read More
BOOK RECEIVED: 1962 Parish Ritual – HUZZAH!
Preserving Christian Publications has reprinted a 1962 Parish Ritual. Hooray! This book includes what the Collectio Rituum had but it includes more items and moments useful for parish life. It’s like the British Sacristy Manual, but it is set up for use in these USA. … Read More
A quick book plug: A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament
May I have a moment of your time to plug a book? Since it has been a loooong time since I’ve had formal courses in Scripture (and some of that wasn’t so great), I’ve determined I need some refreshers. I’ve … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, REVIEWS
Tagged Brant Pitre, John Bergsma, Old Testament, OT
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23 Comments
BOOKS RECEIVED: Breviarium Romanum
As you know, Summorum Pontificum affirms that priests and those obliged to say the Office, can use the traditional, pre-Conciliar Breviarium Romanum. A while back I answered a query about use of the Breviarium Romanum published by the SSPX. HERE I came down on … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, REVIEWS, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged Angelus Press, breviarium romanum, breviary
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7 Comments
BOOK RECEIVED
booksI am catching up with all sorts of things that have stacked up. Here are a few of the books which recently came in. I haven’t looked into these yet. The first, I am going to very soon. A Catholic … Read More
REVIEW: “Annibale Bugnini: Reformer of the Liturgy” by Yves Chiron
As the new year begins, I’ll point to a new and interesting book about an infamous figure in the Church in the 20th century. Annibale Bugnini: Reformer of the Liturgy by Yves Chiron. US HERE – UK HERE This is … Read More
BOOK RECEIVED: “Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World” by Anthony Esolen
This book has been terrific. The publisher, Regnery (really good) sent it and, at the last moment before I headed out the door to begin this trip, I slid it into the outside pocket of my suitcase. It isn’t released … Read More
BOOKS RECEIVED: Why We Fight: Defeating America’s Enemies – With No Apologies @SebGorka
I am happy to report that a fresh new copy of Sebastian Gorka’s new book has arrived. I look forward to delving into it. His previous book was a sobering and realistic education. Why We Fight: Defeating America’s Enemies – … Read More
BOOKS RECEIVED: Vatican I: The Council and the Making of the Ultramontane Church
So time ago, I received a new book from a reader about Vatican I. I am not a great fan of the author, John W. O’Malley, who is a liberal Jesuit (tautology). His book on Vatican II was sharply partisan. … Read More
Posted in REVIEWS
Tagged John W. O'Malley, ultramontane, Vatican I
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BOOKS RECEIVED: A hard look at Francis in Spanish by Argentinian author
Books arrive from publishers and from readers. For those of you who read Spanish, you might check out a volume which came to me in Kindle form. “No lo conozco”: Del Iscariotismo a la Apostasía (Spanish Edition) by Antonio Caponnetto … Read More
WVC on ASK FATHER: “Are the faithful who go to the SSPX being sacramentally forgiven in confession, or not?”: “@fac Apart from the fact that Protestant are now welcomed as our “brethren” – heck, Anglicans are even allowed to…”
