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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 Miracle for the canonization of Jacinta and Francesco
For a while now, I have been looking for information about the miracle approved for the canonization of the two Fatima seerers, Francesco and Jacinta. The other day in Rome I even went to the Congregation for Saints to talk … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Favor of the Faith” case approved
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father, I am marrying a previously married woman who two weeks ago recieved a dissolution of her previous marriage in “favor of the faith” from the Holy Father. Today she recieved the official decree from … Read More
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Belgian religious euthanizers to be investigated
Not long ago, a Belgian religious order which runs psychiatric hospitals approved euthanasia for their patients. It seems that the Holy Father is going to let the CDF be the CDF. Let the investigation begin! From LifeSite: Vatican to investigate … Read More
Wherein a Cardinal waits on tables
One of the most moving, and instructive, experiences of my life occurred one summer when I visited my boss. One summer I took some friends with me to the Benedictine monastery of Metten, where my boss in the curia, and … Read More
Rome: Mass for Benefactors
I am going to celebrate Mass for the intention of my kind benefactors while I am here in Rome where I also do not forget to pray for them at the altars and tombs of many great saints. So, … Read More
Rome – Day 4: Caprese, Carbonara and Consecration
It has been a quiet Sunday in the Eternal City, with perfect weather. This is exactly what you expect of Rome right now. ikeunchtime… which glass is mine? This entire Caprese is mine. Each strand of this is mine, also. … Read More
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Do you have a bit of good news to share with the readership? Let us know.
My View For Awhile: Quick Trip Edition
I’m off. A quick trip to Rome came up quite swiftly. I was invited along on a business trip, and I, happy, was free to accept. I’ll be able personally to check on the progress of our new white vestments … Read More
Reader Feedback
I appreciate notes and feedback, especially like this. From a reader… I *finally* took the advice that you keep hammering into the readers of your blog and went to confession last evening, a year since my last confession. I’m glad … Read More
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Firstly, do give some attention to… YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS Next, some links, because they scroll off the front page pretty quickly. Enjoy! ASK FATHER: Deacons in Novus Ordo Masses ASK FATHER: Do I fulfill my Sunday obligation at an … 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”
