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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.…”
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- 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
The “most pro-abortion president to occupy the White House”
I have been away from my usual fixes of American political news. Thus I was interested to read this on CMR: During a speech in Dallas on Wednesday night Sarah Palin attacked President Obama for being the “most pro-abortion president … Read More
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Tagged abortion, Newt Gingrich, Obamacare, Pres. Obama, Sarah Palin
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MartinMass and heading into rainy chilly windy London
I’ll be heading into town to meet a famous Catholic journalist for lunch. If my energy holds, perhaps later in the evening someone might like to meet for a pint. People may SMS me (don’t send MMS): 07501852559 If I … Read More
About reported problems with the corrected English translation
You can’t imagine how many emails I have had regarding changes being made by (theoretically) the Congregation for Divine Worship to the new, corrected translation. That translation had been sent to Rome and had received an approval. But, because Adam … Read More
Going to town
Heading into central London. I hope I don’t start a riot! Meanwhile… [CUE MUSIC] When you have had a tough day of looking at paintings by Giotto and that lot and wondering if you are going to find someone with … Read More
Fr. Finigan and his scalpel on spirichooaliddy
This evening I had supper with His Hermeneuticalness himself! Fr. Tim Finigan! He has on his excellent blog a good look at: The dangers of “Woman’s Weekly” spirichooaliddy I will give you a line or two. I want you to … Read More
QUAERITUR: priest asks people to bless child to be baptized
This is from a reader: I have a question regarding the Rite of Baptism for Children. Our parish priest asks us, during baptisms, to “raise our right hand” in union with him while he is asking for some of the … Read More
What the Cardinals will discuss/listen to at the consistory
I suppose one way to glean that the Anglican Ordinariates are actually going to happen is by way of this news. Also there is a liturgical note. The persistent Anna Arco has this: Cardinals to discuss Church reactions to sexual … Read More
Pie in the episcopal face
Here is an interesting piece: Belgium’s embattled archbishop gets pie in face at All Saints service, won’t press charges By The Associated Press (CP) – 1 day ago BRUSSELS — Belgian media says the country’s ultraconservative Roman Catholic archbishop was … Read More
Opus Angelorum cleared
I read in CNA that the group called the Opus Angelorum has received a nod from the Holy See after some years of probation. The Opus Angelorum received some scrutiny because of some question about their veneration and promotion of … 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…”
