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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
Richard McBrien’s latest: pure gift
Imagine this if you can… but I saw something a little weird in Richard McBrien’s most recent blurb in the National Catholic Fishwrap. McBrien’s piece is about Popes of the 20th Century! As you might guess, he points out their … Read More
QUAERITUR: bishop won’t allow choir to be in choir loft
From a reader: Our priest wanted to move the choir loft into the open attic space at the back of our church (over the narthex), [the logical place for a choir loft] but he said the bishop would not let … Read More
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Tagged choir, choir loft
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The Assumption – from the Patristic Rosary Project
Here is a resumption of my entry in the 2006 Patristic Rosary Project for the: 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption We do not know for sure if the Blessed Virgin Mary died and was assumed body and soul into heaven … Read More
If all time is eternally present, All time is unredeemable.
I picked up from Sandro Magister that there is under construction in Mecca a huge building which will be second in height (600m) to the tower in Dubai. The building in Mecca will have 4 clocks, each, as they advertise, … Read More
SUNDAY SUPPER: A Dangerous Liaison!
I sometimes post about my Sunday Supper preparations. I think people should make something good and eat together on Sundays. However, I have been feeling dreadful for a few days and the thought of food has left me … less … Read More
Do good confessions lead to good vocations?
Once again I direct your attention to the blog of a friend, Fr. Bill Baer in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis who posted an entry with an interested premise. Here it is, with severe editing and my emphases. … Read More
Fr. Pfleger continues to amaze
Remember the wacko Fr. Pfleger in Chicago? I may be feeling wretched this evening, but I got a good laugh out of this. Put down anything you may be reading. Really… right now. Put it down. (Oh… how I am … Read More
When womenpriests and nixed-Prop 8 attack!
I am sure you saw my posts on Rosemary Reuther’s article in the NCR: Women’s ordination hits a snag! and CA Judge denies stay of his own ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional. During an exchange with a friend a … Read More
Fr. Z in a morbid rant
Maybe it is just because I have not been feeling well, maybe I am just feeling morbid. This story got my attention to the point I thought I would post it. From CathNews.com: Cremation by water approved by Church [The … Read More
Prayer requests
First, I would appreciate some prayers for myself. I am dealing with something pretty uncomfortable right now and hope it’ll be better today, please God. I have had a lot of requests for prayer from people by email. Whenever I … 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…”
