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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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- Rob83 on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “As the demographic collapse accelerates, priests may find it prudent to live together in a central location with their deanery.…”
- on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: “This is the best explanation I have heard in my almost 50 years. I wish it was what was heard…”
- on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: “moon1234: We have to understand something about the Lord’s parables. The parable, or Hebrew mashal is an allegorical lesson of…”
- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “The obelisk outside the building was originally built by Thutmose III, and contains dedications from subsequent pharoahs. If you follow…”
- on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: “Yet, as a modern farmer, none are leaving weeds to grow with the main crop until harvest. Zero. Everyone is…”
- on YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS: “Thank you to all those who have prayed for my intentions in the past! This might be a small thing,…”
- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “Fr Z — this is an excellent piece. Great teaching. Thanks for this.”
- on “Sometimes the scalpel is the honey.” Wherein Fr. Z rants about “the parable of the wheat and tares”.: “Another thought: sometimes the only one who can successfully use the scalpel on us is ourself. Because ultimately, it is…”
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RECENT POSTS OF INTEREST and THANKS
As they scroll along. First, I ask your continued prayers for two personal and important intentions. Sneak preview of new Vatican News site QUAERITUR: A priest must defend “ad orientem” for the Novus Ordo QUAERITUR: Degrees of dialogue during the … Read More
SSPX Bp. Fellay on the state of the “talks” and how the Holy Father is being undermined
SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay, at a recent ordination in Winona, MN, told his followers that rumors about the break down in talks with the Holy See should be taken with caution. Fellay wanted people to know that he is supposed … Read More
Reaction of NY bishops to the unions-contrary-nature legislation
From the website of the Archdiocese of New York. My only question… was there a statement of all the bishops before the vote took place? The following is a statement from Archbishop Timothy Dolan and the bishops of New York … Read More
Vespers – Nativity of John the Baptist
One frill 2nd Vespers for the feast of John the Baptist. Vespers read from the Breviarium Romanum. There may some some discrepancy of antiphons depending on your edition. I sing the famous hymn Ut queant laxis.
Vespers for Corpus Christi (BrevRom)
No frill vespers read from the Breviarium Romanum.
Handmissal for the NEW, CORRECTED translation available!
There is a new edition of the Daily Roman Missal available for pre-order. This new, third edition has the new, corrected ICEL translation which will go into effect at the beginning of Advent 2011. Only 5 months away! I have … Read More
Good news?
I sure hope you have some good news to share! For my part… well… I am on the right side of the grass. WDTPRS could use some help in this award thing on the right.
Recent Posts of Interest … and a Pitch!
Some links to recent posts, which are scrolling off. The Feeder Feed: variety edition A note to readers Fatherhood remains foundational WDTPRS Trinity Sunday – Post Communion – An explanation of the Trinity? Sure! No problem! A prayer by St. … Read More
A note to readers
First and foremost, thanks to all of you who have sent notes of greetings for Father’s Day and also promises of prayers. I deeply appreciate that right now. Also, I have received quite a few notes of congratulations for the … Read More
Msgr. Ralph Belluomini – RIP
In your kindness please pray for the repose of the soul of a friend of mine, Msgr. Ralph Belluomini who died recently. He was a priest of the Diocese of Fresno, and, not a young man, he succumbed to cancer.
Rob83 on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “As the demographic collapse accelerates, priests may find it prudent to live together in a central location with their deanery.…”
