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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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Tickets to attend the Beatification of Archbp. Fulton Sheen in St. Louis, 24 Sept
Tickets are available and can be purchased here: https://www.celebratesheen.com/ Regular tickets are processed through Ticketmaster. Scroll down for the special registration for Clergy, Religious, and Seminarians.
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 12th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 20th Ordinary)
My Mass intention today was for my benefactors, those of you who donate regularly, ad hoc, or send things. Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a … Read More
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My Mass intention today was for my benefactors, those of you who donate regularly, ad hoc, or send things. pic.twitter.com/RnpPej71f3 — Eric Alper ? (@ThatEricAlper) August 15, 2026 And… pic.twitter.com/796stPx5tt — Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken (@woofknight) August … Read More
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Welcome registrant: tish95678 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help … Read More
Patristic Rosary Project – 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption
Some years ago, I made something called the Patristic Rosary Project, reflecting on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary especially with quotes from the Fathers of the Church. Here is the entry for today’s beautiful feast: 4th Glorious Mystery: The … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1681 – cartoons old and less old
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
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Welcome Registrant: td1235 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for … Read More
My View For Awhile: The City of Big Shoulders
I’m getting a little ahead of myself, since I don’t head for the airport until later. Hence, I may as well provide a little retrospective on yesterday. We went downtown for some time at the club. Chicago is a great … Read More
A strong recommendation from Fr. Z
Dear readers, I warmly recommend the content of the blog of Fr. Ermatinger from “soup to nuts”. He has amazing talks, great sermons, and salutary messages. Just Go! HERE (PS: Right now he is talking about angelology.
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Welcome Registrant: Catherine Larker I can’t not post this: Among all the clips that have gone around on X, this one remains a favorite that simply refuses to get old ? pic.twitter.com/oREg2PDEKd — Enezator (@Enezator) August 10, 2026 White to … Read More
WVC on Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2026… *sigh*… Vatican Bars Annual TLM Pilgrimage from ENTERING St. Peter’s Basilica: “To add to Fr. Kelly’s post, Diane Montagna has posted even more information. Trying to blame the pilgrims and the…”
