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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
QUAERITUR: wrong readings at Sunday TLM
From a reader: At my parish’s Extraordinary Form Mass this morning, the priest, I think accidentally, used the readings and prayers for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost instead of those for the Fifth Sunday. Did this affect the validity of … Read More
Facebook and 5000
Did you know that Facebook only allows 5000 friends? What’s with that? Follow on Twitter, at least…. @father Also… I just discovered that I can create ads on my Facebook page. Who knew?
Pope Benedict on liturgy, catechesis, mystery, participation
Pope Benedict recently addressed priests of Rome brought together in the Basilica of St. John Lateran for an ecclesial convention on 15 June. The Holy Father develops some themes that I have been working with and bashing you with over … Read More
Archbp. Chaput on liturgy and evangelization
H.E. Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Denver has delivered a talk about evangelization and liturgical renewal. You long-time readers by now have my liturgy speech down pat. You know what I have to say about Pope Benedict’s … Read More
Newman Society Pilgrimage to England for Beatification
From the communication director of the Cardinal Newman Society: Father, I was wondering if you could assist us with a post on WDTPRS regarding the pilgrimage we are organizing to England for Newman’s beatification by the Holy Father. The Fathers … Read More
POTUS and fathers
What POTUS stands for: In an official presidential proclamation on the White House web site, he proclaimed: Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be raised by a father and mother, a single father, two fathers, a step … Read More
Photos with legs
I remember well a conversation with a friend who is a photojournalist. He said, "It doesn’t make any difference if it is clear. If you have the photo, it’s gold. But if it is good…" Image of an era. From … Read More
Wimbledon Marathon Match: Mahut v Isner
Anyone watching this? The match was carried over to today due to darkness yesterday. As I write they are tied 38-38. Records are being set. Longest match in Wimbledon history. UPDATE: Wow… UPDATE: And now 54-54 UPDATE 56-57 Will this … Read More
USA lives to play another day
Goals disallowed… hitting posts…. USA! In case you are wondering… there were no baseball games on at this hour.
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…”
