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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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- Orual on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “One of my elderly former pastors fell in his home and laid there for 3 days before anyone came to…”
- 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…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Manhattan blognic is UNDERWAY!
Good sized group came to Mass and now we are at the pub.
Out and about again
It is another fine day in NYC for this Easter Monday, opening day (go Twins! go Red Sox!). I am waiting for the Statten Island Ferry. At the grave of Alexander Hamilton… the grave marker reads: The Patriot of incorruptible … Read More
How willing is the Holy See to make necessary changes?
With a biretta tip to Damian o{]:¬) I found an editorial in the Daily Telegraph about the present controversy griping the Church. My emphases and comments: Catholic Church has mishandled the paedophile cover-up furore Telegraph View: The Pope has … Read More
Writers so bad they defy even blogosphere invective
It may be that the MSM campaign against the Catholic Church is losing some steam. They are therefore going to simply lash out with barely concealed hatred. Case in point: Check out the Boston Globe today and read a piece … Read More
When Biases Trump Brains
Newsweek seems to be trying to outstrip even itself in its anti-Catholic, secularist biases. Why else would they employ someone as thick as Lisa Miller as a religion editor? Miller has only one view of the Catholic Church: a secular … Read More
Walking around
It is a beautiful day here in NYC. I am out walking around with friends. The dogwood… not dogwood… tulip trees… are blooming everywhere! Time out at McSorley’s! Old St Patrick’s Cathedral To Brooklyn Bridge by Hart Crane How many … Read More
FINAL!! NYC – Manhattan blognic – Easter Monday
FINALIZED: I will celebrate Holy Mass (EF) at Holy Innocents on 37th BTW Broadway and 7th at 6:00 pm. Mass will take about 30 minutes. We will then go about 5 minute walk to an Irish pub – Tir na … Read More
A blessed Easter to you and yours from Fr. Z
Everyone… There are so many troubles to deal with, but Christ dealt with the big one, and He can deal with the others too. All in good time. Blessings for a grace filled Easter for you and yours! Let’s see … Read More
What to keep in mind about the Arizona case which is revving up
Forward: “The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly – it must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over” Maybe you are hearing about another … Read More
Ruth Gledhill throws a little nutty about the little nutty thrown by Archbp. Williams
UPDATE 1650 GMT: I understand that Archbp. Williams telephoned Archbp. Martin to apologize for his remark. In a SKYNEWS story, Williams expressed his "deep sorrow and regret" after declaring the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland had lost "all credibility" over … Read More
Orual on 10 November – St Andrew Avellino (Vetus Ordo). Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “One of my elderly former pastors fell in his home and laid there for 3 days before anyone came to…”
