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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: a seminarian praying the older, traditional Office, conflict with the newer calendar
From a seminarian: I am a transitional Deacon… I ask you not to include my name if you choose to use this email in any way, as I am at ____ and unfortunately things related to the Extraordinary Form are … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged breviarium romanum
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PRAYERCAzT: Ascension of the Lord – Vespers (Breviarium Romanum)
No frills office of Vespers for the feast of the Ascension… Ascension Thursday that is. Today.
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Benedict XVI’s Sermon in Fatima, references to “second secret”, “maternity of God”
The Holy Father’s sermon in Fatima. The papal spokesman, Fr. Lombardi, had earlier said that the Holy Father would deliver an "intense" message in Fatima. You may want to read the text of the "second secret" of Fatima before delving … Read More
Posted in Pope of Christian Unity, SESSIUNCULA, The future and our choices
Tagged Fatima
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“conscience truly so called”
His Hermeneuticalness as a great entry on the proper understanding and function of a person’s conscience in case of possible conflict with the, for example, teaching of a Pope or of the Church. You will want to read the whole … Read More
WDTPRS POLL: “Third Secret” of Fatima
The Holy Father is in Fatima for the anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady. He has gone as a pilgrim to Fatima to pray for the Church, for priests and for peace in the world. It would have made … Read More
Benedict XVI prays in Fatima
In Fatima the Holy Father prayed before the statue of Our Lady at the chapel of the apparitions and presented her with a golden rose. Here is the text in English of the prayer the Holy Father pronounced, in tandem … Read More
NCR subscription drive and attack on the Catholic League’s Bill Donohue
I got an email from the dissenter’s guide, National Catholic Reporter. I was amused to read this with their emphases: As an NCRonline.org reader you already know the value of our reporting. You understand why NCR was called "brave" by … Read More
Ascension PODCAzTs
There are oldie PODCAzTs available touching on the feast of the Ascension. 029 07-05-18 Leo’s mind blowing Ascension sermon; angels 028 07-05-17 Augustine on the Ascension; Card. Castrillion on the Motu Proprio
Nooo…. that’s just wrong! Confession is not a “game”.
A reader sent me this. They call it a "game". I wonder how Moslems would enjoy seeing a game app for the iPhone called "Ramadan". How about a "Salaat" game app? How about the "Hajj" game? Would Jews enjoy a … Read More
C of E closer to ordination of women
Pope Benedict, the Pope of Christian Unity, has put in place provisions to receive into unity with Rome traditionally-minded Anglicans who desire to remain Christian. Anglicanorum coetibus was the Holy Father’s response to their request. Meanwhile, we are watching the … 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…”
