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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
UK: Bishop with priests using new translation – wordy but a huge improvement
Fr Michael Brown of Forest Murmurs: I`m on the diocesan clergy retreat at Ushaw this week so this is just a quick post. Some priest bloggers have discussed recently using the new translation of the OF Mass before the official … Read More
The Feeder Feed
I had an odd experience today. I went out to put more grape jelly in the little cups on the bird feeder apparatus. As I was doing so, I heard directly behind me – but close – a loud strange … Read More
REVIEW: Pope Pius Clock
Mr UPS’s brown truck pulled up today with a big box, wherein I discovered my new Pope Pius clock. At the time of this writing there have been 12 Popes Pius, handy for the crafting of a clock. The great … Read More
Good news from Phoenix!
A reader alerted me to this nice piece in the newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix, the Catholic Sun. My attention was directed to the last line of the piece. Here is some context, with my emphases. Fr. Paul Sullivan, … Read More
Envoy Institute
Take a moment to check this note about Patrick Madrid’s Envoy Institute project. There are good Catholic publications and projects out there and they need your support. Participating is a way to help revitalize our Catholic identity and keep a … Read More
Thanks to readers and PENJING REPORT
I want to extend warm thank to readers who have used the donation button or how have sent thing via my amazon wish list. I am remiss in expressing gratitude. Among those who have garnered my appreciation are WH, of … Read More
“Oremus Pro Pontifice” stuff and store
REQUEST: If you have ordered or received some of these buttons or mugs, etc., could you send photos? Also, send a note if any of these has started or helped a conversation.! ___ In light of the attacks on Pope … Read More
Sunday Supper 2 Update posted!
Updates are available for the: Sunday – Lapin au Saupiquet (Rabbit)! Many new photos.
PRAYERCAzT: 1st Vespers of Pentecost (BrevRom & LitHor)
For the tired brethren bound to say the office… No frills 1st Vespers for Pentecost Sunday with both the older, traditional Breviarium Romanum and also the newer Liturgia Horarum. The exception is that with the later, the Liturgia Horarum, 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…”
