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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
ASK FATHER: Communion in the hand being forced for daughter’s 1st Communion
From a reader… Before it didn’t seem like it would be an issue but eldest daughter (9yo in 3rd grade at this school though most of the archdiocese does it in 2nd), is basically going to be forced to have communion … Read More
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Tagged 1st Communion, Communion in the hand, parish boundaries, parish membership
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Dogs in packs. Chillingly amusing. Amusingly chilling.
There is a primeval, visceral connection between canidae and hominid. This video is both amusing and also disturbing. Funny, no? Until the baying you hear is because the pack has picked up your scent. Just to continue this downer… if … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Today I was an Alter Server at Mass…”
I confess that I initially sent back a terse note to this one: “You are wrong.” Having Reconsidered, more can be said… From a reader… QUAERITUR: Today I was an Alter [sigh] Server at Mass and upon returning home … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two in the sermon that you heard for your Mass of obligation this Sunday? Let us know.
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
Your Good News
Do you have good news to share with the readership? Let us know what’s up.
Justice Thomas asked a question!
There is a great account in The Atlantic about the moment Justice Clarence Thomas asked his first question in the Court in a full decade and a handful of days. Excerpt: Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence The Supreme Court justice … Read More
CHICAGO: Good News of Institute of Christ the King
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint Statement of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Institute of Christ the King SHRINE OF CHRIST THE KING TO BE STABILIZED Archdiocese Deeds Building and Property to the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest CHICAGO, … Read More
My View For Awhile: Squished
Heading back to the Cupboard Under The Stairs for a change of clothes. Sometimes life throws you a middle seat. UPDATE Next leg…. almost there…
My View For Awhile: Beat The Snow Edition
Off we go. They are trying to get flights out before snow starts in Chicago. Do you ever find yourself in line to board and suddenly wonder if you locked your car? UPDATE Next leg. It is like … 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”
