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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…”
- 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…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje
From VIS (in my translation): Communiqué of the Press Office of the Holy See: International Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje An international Commission for inquiry on Medjugorje has been set up at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith … Read More
Pray
I just read something on a liberal website, sent by a reader itching that I comment. It was unspeakably hateful about the Church and about the Holy Father. Pray. Just pray. Forgiveness for the haters. Forgiveness for the failings of … Read More
Did EWTN get bumped from a cable company’s channel list?
I received a note or two today suggesting that a cable company axed EWTN. Anyone having a hard time getting it?
Sophia Institute Press
While working on a project, I had occasion to use a good little book published by Sophia Institute Press. I understand that this small publishing concern is having some problems keeping its activity going. Would you take a moment and … Read More
Summer programs at Wyoming Catholic College
Those of you who are looking for something worthy to do during the summer you might check these programs sponsored by Wyoming Catholic College: 1. A Catholic Rendezvous on The Way of the Family is a seminar retreat for couples … Read More
No, the Catholic Bishops are NOT supporting the Senate health care bill.
I had a conversation with someone who quipped "I hear the Catholic bishops are supporting the [health care] bill." No. The Catholic bishops are not supporting the Senate health care bill. They are opposed to the bill because of the … Read More
Benedict XVI’s Visit to the UK.
There is now a site for the Papal Visit to the UK. I am sure you will be as pleased as I am that His Holiness is going to Beatify Ven. John Henry Newman during his visit to England. From … Read More
What is going on with the Legionaries of Christ
Sandro Magister has a good piece on what is going on with the Legionaries of Christ. A strong stomach is required. You can read it there.
Is NCR taking sides against Archbp. Chaput and the school in Boulder, CO?
It looks as if the NCR editorial policy is to take sides against the Archbishop of Denver and the parish in Boulder, CO, in favor of the lesbian "couple" who sought to an children accepted into a parish school. You … Read More
Catholic League: Hell’s Bible – The New York Times – “gunning for the Pope”
From The Catholic League with my emphases and comments: NEW YORK TIMES GUNNING FOR THE POPE? Catholic League president Bill Donohue takes on the New York Times: On March 10, the New York Times ran an article on sex abuse … 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…”
