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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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- Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
- on You knew this had to happen: “If the traditionalist pilgrimage couldn’t have Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica because the Mass last year was “instrumentalized,” it follows…”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “I have a question. Did the Catholic Church use the terms rector or vicar before Vatican II. I always thought…”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Spot on. My understanding is that the standard term per Canon Law 545 is “parochial vicar” and that the other…”
- on You knew this had to happen: ““Gee, if all religions lead to the same place, and these ladies have a vocation to the priesthood, why don’t…”
- on You knew this had to happen: “Two blasts from the past: http://archive.wf-f.org/JFH-Schism.html https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/shape-schism-yet-to-come/”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “When was the good old term “curate” abandoned?”
- on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Happy Birthday, Father! (Slightly belated,but still within the octave.)”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Fr. Z’s Mother – R.I.P.
In your kindness please pray for the repose of my mother’s soul. She died last night (Saturday 14 Feb). As I wrote before, mom was received into the Church shortly before she went to the hospice. She made her confession, … Read More
WDTPRS – Quinquagesima Sunday: Prepare for BATTLE!
In our traditional Roman calendar, Sunday is Quinquagesima, Latin for the symbolic “Fiftieth” day before Easter. This is one of the pre-Lenten Sundays which prepare us for the discipline of Lent. The priest’s vestments are purple. No Gloria. No Alleluia. The prayers … Read More
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JUST IN: Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk will celebrate his first Traditional Latin Mass (vetus ordo) in Oss, Netherlands, on Sunday, March 15. The Pontifical Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, the diocesan church … Read More
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Welcome Registrant: Catholicmama31 Today’s Wordle: 4 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra … Read More
With the bad news comes some good news and an ACTION ITEM!
My mother is actively dying now. It has been a long hard path. Probably tomorrow she will go to the hospice. As she approaches her 91st birthday, she is finally succumbing to pulmonary fibrosis. I have reason to believe her … Read More
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Will you please continue prayers for my mother. Thanks. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. … Read More
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Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Sunday in Sexagesima (N.O.: 5th Ordinary) 2026
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this Sexagesima Sunday, and in … Read More
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Please pray for my mother. Welcome registrant: shiny Today’s Wordle: 5 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, … Read More
8 February: St. Josephine Bakhita, Daughter of St. Magdalene
J.R.R. Tolkien’s concept of eucatastrophe runs strong with the Catholic “thing”. We Catholics know that there are some catastrophic events which produce unexpected blessings. Usually with a lot of pain along the way. O Felix Culpa! I am trusting God … Read More
Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
