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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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- APX on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Many priests live alone, with no one to notice if they fail to rise, suffer a fall, or become suddenly…”
- on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Father, in case you haven’t already considered this, an iPhone might help you or another priest in that situation. “…”
- on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “his Theatines maintain a minor seminary in the neighborhood under his patronage. i drove by it on the way to…”
- on WDTPRS – 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral: “Great stuff Fr Z….. are the doors to St John Lateran originally the doors from the Roman Curia in the…”
- 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…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Bringing spaghetti to a gun fight: NCR writer attacks Dr. Peters, Peters responds.
An Irishman was walking down the street one day and, to his delight, he saw a big crowd surrounding a couple of blokes coolly and systematically duking it out. The Irishman, let’s call him Sean, shoved and elbowed his way … Read More
Friday: Reading Pope Benedict’s new book
I have read a couple stories lately which claim that Pope Benedict’s second volume on Jesus of Nazareth has some surprises. It does. I may not post as much today. I have an advance copy (strictly embargoed, which I respect), … Read More
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You can vote daily for WDTPRS in the Best Blog category and the Best Podcast category at the Reader’s Choice Awards. It takes but a moment and I would be grateful for the token of appreciation. Because of award page … Read More
WDTPRS Spiritual Bouquet for Pope Benedict for St. Joseph’s Day (19 March)
Think of the great cares the Holy Father bears in his heavy mandate as Vicar of Christ. He has need of our prayers to help him be strong and to guard him from his enemies. I propose to all readers … Read More
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A reader shares first experience of Mass in the Extraordinary Form
From time to time I like to post comment from readers about their their first experience of a TLM, Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form. This was in my inbox this morning. The writer has negatives and positives to express. … Read More
Some recent posts of interest
As they scroll on down the road, here are some links to recent posts of interest. First, think about the WDTPRS Spiritual Bouquet for Pope Benedict for St. Joseph’s Day (19 March) And also… News from an Italian source about … Read More
PRAYER REQUEST TO READERS
Please, in your kindness, stop and say a prayer right now for a priest in a very good ministry, whose ministry is under attack. I suspect he is too Catholic. St. Michael the Archangel, …
Separate but equal
Have you heard the news story about the young man who refused to wrestle a girl at a high school wrestling meet? We are not talking about the ridiculous thing called “wrestling” on TV. This is the real sport, wrestling. … Read More
Following the Church sometimes requires a measure of folly, at least as the world sees it
Recently in Kansas City, Kansas, a “white Mass” was celebrated (for medical professionals) and H.E. Most Rev. Robert Vasa, now of Santa Rosa in California, preached a fine sermon. Bp. Vasa has impressed WDTPRS for some time now. The blog … Read More
Septuagesima is upon us
This coming Sunday is Septuagesima in the traditional Roman calendar It comes late this year because of the vagaries of the moon. In the pre-Conciliar calendar this period before Ash Wednesday is called the Season of Epiphany. Part of it … Read More
APX on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Many priests live alone, with no one to notice if they fail to rise, suffer a fall, or become suddenly…”
