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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
Pontifical Masses
The crowning jewel of the Roman Rite is the Pontifical Mass, particularly when the diocesan bishop celebrates in his own diocese. It is as if the whole diocese is present in the moment. In Madison, WI, the local bishop, His … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Bp. Robert Morlino, D. Madison, Pontifical Mass, Pontifical Mass at the Throne
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12 Comments
Rome Day 1: The Stacks
I am in Rome for some research. Happily I’ll meet with friends too. Last night we went for some supper… as one does. A view during the stroll home. This morning I walked by two of the famous “Talking Statues”. … Read More
Pope Francis and U.S. style capitalism
From Deseret News: NEW YORK — The Rev. Martin Schlag is a trained economist as well as a Catholic moral theologian, and when he first read some of Pope Francis’ powerful critiques of the current free market system he had … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged capitalism, Card. Rodriguez Maradiaga, economics, Pope Francis
20 Comments
20 Comments
Fishwrap is afraid of the “Credo” priests letter
Michael Sean Winters at the National Schismatic Reporter (aka Fishwrap) is upset that over 800 priests and some bishops signed a letter asking that traditional Catholic doctrine be upheld at the next Synod of Bishops. It’s strange simply to write … Read More
Paris: Day 4 – Bonnard
There is an incredible exhibit at the Musée D’Orsay of Pierre Bonnard. The exhibit nearly did me in. There were pieces from all over the world, but photos were only possible of those from Paris. I’ll have to … Read More
Paris: Day 3 – Water lilies and chicken
As one does, we had a stroll in the Tuileries Garden. Chestnuts are blooming. We went to the Orangeries to see some Monet, the monumental water lily and pond panels from 1927, in two oval rooms that represent infinity. … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard this Sunday? What was it?
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard this Sunday? What was it?
My View For Awhile: Research Edition
UPDATE: Check the comments for a Ham Radio comment. I’m off to do some research on a couple topics. It’s sort of weird to have been 19/52 on the upgrade list. But the plane is jammed with roadwarriors. I don’t … Read More
Posted in On the road, SESSIUNCULA, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Atlanta, frequent flyers, Rome, Ross King
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23 Comments
Fr. Z’s Voice Mail or ¡Hagan lío!
I get interesting voice mail. Remember, I don’t call back, but I listen to it. To the woman in South Africa: Unfortunately, I couldn’t understand most of what you said, because of the poor audio quality the voice mail. It … Read More
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