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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
What is your good news? (Fr. Z also explains something, whines a little.)
Do you have some good news to report? I have good news and bad news. First the good news: I solved the comment/whitelist problem. Bad news: I had to remove the plugin that stopped a lot of spammers from attacking … Read More
Prayers for Ukrainians
I remember in my prayers tonight the people in the Ukraine. The people in this unfortunate corner of the world, with its beautiful culture and Christian tradition, have suffered so much in the last 100 years. Tonight they are suffering … Read More
URGENT: Problems posting comments
I have received a few emails from readers who have been getting a message about a “white list” when trying to comment here. I will try to get to the bottom of this. UPDATE: A reader send a screen shot … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point you heard during your Sunday Mass sermon? Let us know!
Upcoming Synod, marriage confusion and ‘Casti connubii’
From a professorial reader concerned about the Church’s teaching on marriage, divorce, and the reception of Communion by the “remarried” come a helpful contribution. He describes it (slightly edited): I have to admit that I am concerned about the upcoming … Read More
One Year Ago
One year ago today, Pope Benedict announced his resignation. It has been a crazy ride ever since! Remember what happened later that day? The photo from Agence France-Presse: The Holy Father: ipsissimis verbis…
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a GOOD point in the sermon you heard for your Sunday Mass of obligation? Let us know the good stuff, please. Also, be sure to check out Your Urgent Prayer Requests.
Legatus: Day 2
The theme of pretty much the whole day yesterday was: courage. We have to be courageous now and stand up for what we believe, for the Enemy is not going to relent. Last night Archbp. Chaput was the celebrant for … Read More
Cookoo for Cocoa Popes!
Someone went ahead and carved a life-size Pope Francis out of chocolate. No, really. Yes, people in their zeal to honor the Holy Father sometimes do odd things. “But Father! But Father!”, some of you are saying, “That chocolate should … Read More
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