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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: SESSIUNCULA
The “Fashion of the Christ” or “Fellini Rip Off”? Gay-la in NYC
A priest friend wrote to me: I was surprised no one saw the NY ecclesiastical drag show as a rip off of Fellini I’m kicking myself right now. Someone told me that one of the models used a bishop’s real … Read More
Registration
I fell behind in approving registrations but I think I’ve caught up. Thanks for your patience. Remember: That “about you” section of the registration form is generally a deal breaker if you a) don’t use it b) put something in … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know what it was. I made very rapid points to my tiny congregation in our coastal Sicilian town. First, taking a … Read More
Fr Z asks a prayer – UPDATE Socks Plot™
UPDATE 5 May Even times of pain can be amusing. For example, I was contemplating putting on my socks. For those of you who have experienced back pain, this is not a small undertaking. Part of my Socks Plot™ involved … Read More
Priests appeal to Bishops about “pastoral crisis”
This comes from the National Catholic Register via ed Pentin: Priests Appeal to World’s Bishops to Address ‘Pastoral Crisis’ in the Church A group of priests has issued a plea to all the world’s bishops to “reaffirm Christ’s teaching” in the face of … Read More
Archbp. Sample’s good sermon at the National Shrine
The other day I posted about the great sermon that Archbp. Sample gave at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Pontifical Mass in honor of the 10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum. While I posted a video of … Read More
Some Views From The Journey: Angels of heaven and of mercy
Just to get you going… anchovies! More about this later. We went to Alberobello, famous for its trulli, these houses of ancient construction with conical stone roofs. Okay… well this is a plate of sausage, etc., out of order. We visited … Read More
1 May – St. Joseph the Worker – Mighty Intercessor
Pray to St. Joseph, especially in your needs concerning your work and your vocation. St. Joseph is a powerful intercessor. He comes through for you especially when you are specific about what you need and when you need it. I’ve … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard for the Mass you heard to fulfill your Sunday obligation? Let us know. For my part, I spoke about an odd phrase in a standard English translation of the … Read More
Prayers, please?
Here’s a prayer request. As it turns out, I have gotten rather ill here in S. Italy. I’ve started some antibiotics, and I need also to treat an eye infection. I would appreciate your prayers to speed what I hope … Read More
Greg Hlatky on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: ““By pursuing perfection we will achieve excellence.” – Vince Lombardi”
