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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
Some random thoughts
Some random thoughts. Quentin Tarantino belongs in jail. To a certain pastor I know: Can you spell “scarlet fever”? Lemon can be a good substitute for salt. Chinese calligraphy slightly slopes, doesn’t it? Tonight Jupiter is very close. You can … Read More
Facebook “User Operations” writes to apologize
A few days ago, my Facebook account was disabled by Facebook. No warning. No explanation. No response when I wrote to them with inquiries using their proper forms, etc. After a couple days, I wrote again. I just received this … Read More
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BLOG PROBLEM REPORT
There were attacks today. I am not sure what kind. Perhaps generic. In any event. The time has come for changes. I have switched to the WP default theme for a bit while I ponder options. I am told that … Read More
BLOG PROBLEMS
I have receive quite a few e-mails asking me if there are blog problems. Yes. There are blog problems, and I am not sure what is causing them. The fact that I posted this means that the blog is running… … Read More
Anyone hostile to Pope Benedict who was won over?
I want to enlist all Catholic bloggers in a little project. I know a lot of Catholic blogs read WDTPRS even if they won’t link or admit it. I want to reach out to them for a mutual project. One … Read More
To our Catholic friends in England and Scotland
I am so happy for you who are our friends in England and Scotland, as you enjoy the visit of the Holy Father. Many people around the world are watching. We are delighted for you and for the marvelous messages … Read More
Photos of the Papal Visit from bloggers
Fr. Ray Blake of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton has some good photos.
“Benedict goes to Westminster”
Benedict XVI at Westminster Hall to civil authorities Benedict XVI’s address to Anglican Archbp. Williams at Lambeth Benedict XVI’s address for Vespers in Westminster Abbey The phrase that comes to mind is "Nixon goes to China". Day 2 Benedict’s trip … Read More
“our evenings swoon in pallid skies more suddenly”
From the Laudator: Edward Dowden, In September, from his Poems (London: Henry S. King & Co., 1876), p. 160: Spring scarce had greener fields to show than these Of mid September; through the still warm noon The rivulets ripple … 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…”
