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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
My View For Awhile: Inertia Edition
Inertia describes the tendency of bodies to resist a change in motion unless acted upon by outside forces. Bodies in motion tend to stay in motion while bodies at rest tend to stay at rest unless moved by some influence. … Read More
Reader Feedback
I get lots of email. Some of it is friendly. Some of it is not. Here is some friendly feedback: Based in large part on what I have read on this blog, I recently began going to the Latin Mass at … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know. I, for one, spoke (14th Sunday after Pentecost) about seeking that which is above and treasuring up treasures in heaven. There … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! Registered or not, will you in your charity please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. I get many requests by … Read More
In the depths of August, Pope Francis makes surprising appointments for Laity and Family
There were a few interesting appointments made today. Check news.va. The first interesting thing is that this is just after Ferragosto. Today, Pope Francis appointed Bp. Kevin Farrell of Dallas to be the Prefect of the new dicastery for the Laity. Farrell … Read More
15 August – Assumption – Blessing of herbs, flowers and fruit
On 15 August, Feast of the Assumption, in the traditional Rituale Romanum there is a prayer for the blessing of herbs, flowers and fruits. HERE These occasional blessings, attached to feasts, help us to experience more fully the rhythm of our marvelous … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon delivered during the Mass you heard to fulfill your Sunday obligation? Let us know.
Olympics Day 4-5: Running and stuff
I continue to follow Volley Ball and Handball, Table Tennis and a bit of Badminton. There were some great shooting competitions yesterday. This is .22 cal at 50m and the target is only about 6 inches in diameter. They have to … Read More
Olympics Day 4-5: Fired Up
Last night, having avoided all Olympic news during the day, I summoned from the genie cave of my DVR the videos of the events. I watched, of course, Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky win gold medals. He was pretty … Read More
Your Good News
Do you have good news to share with the readership? Let us know. For my part, I addressed seminarians of the diocese this morning. They spend a week plus each summer together and with the bishop. In the past, as … 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”
