Category Archives: TEOTWAWKI

4-7 October – 1st Day – Act of Reparation

Let 4-7 October be a time of reparation for the elevation of the demon idol “Pachamama” near to and within one of the most sacred shrines in all Christendom, St. Peter’s Basilica. 5th “anniversary”. In the 1928 encyclical Miserentissimus Redemptor Pope … Read More

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“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.”

The Gospel reading for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Vetus Ordo) was from Luke 10.  It begins with verse 21 in which the Lord rejoices in the Holy Spirit and thanks His Father in Heaven.   However, when we read our … Read More

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WARNING PSA: I mentioned a few days ago that I had watched some videos of….

I mentioned a few days ago that I had watched some anti-scammer videos – scambaiters.  They are fascinating.  I am interested in these things right now, because I have started to receive scam emails.  They are so lame, but unwary … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z muses about TLM, Vetus Ordo, “repression” stuff

There are developments. The Times of London published a letter signed by “prominent figures” in the UK world of arts, business, politics and journalism urging that there be no new restrictions on the Vetus Ordo, the Traditional Latin Rite. This is … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Attacks on the Vetus Ordo… “Aren’t you worried?”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: What on earth is going on with a new document that will ban the TLM (Traditional Latin Mass)?  You seem quiet.  Don’t you worry about this? This question represents many notes I’ve received.   I’ll answer this.  … Read More

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Mala tempora currunt!

I saw a pipiatio on Pipiatum (X) about Cicero’s oration against Cataline.  It brought back many memories.  Not that I was there… but I was, sort of.  I studied it in school.  Also, there is an inscription from the consulship … Read More

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Each day it is a little harder to recognize our world.

Each day it is a little harder to recognize our world. Here are a few of scary items. First… just watch… Demo of Google’s AI agent. This is insane ? pic.twitter.com/EJWIgBkwpF — Alvaro Cintas (@dr_cintas) May 14, 2024 Right? Then … Read More

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A BIG CME IS COMING

From SpaceWeather. A BIG CME IS COMING: Two sunspots erupted at once on March 23rd, producing a powerful X1-class solar flare. A bright halo CME is now heading for Earth. Models suggest it could reach our planet during the early hours … Read More

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CQ CQ CQ: #ZedNet – Provocative idea – FSSP… SSPX… INSTITUTE… ETC. … you would do well to do this.

Today I’m chatting with the fellow who runs Federated (see HERE) who has also obtained his Extra license and is doing fun SotA things and QRP with a very cool transceiver… I want one.  If anyone out there is not using … Read More

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Have a Catholic site or concern to build or maintain? ANY business Catholic or not? Make a bee line to… FEDERATED COMPUTER

Have a Catholic site or concern to build or maintain? I’d make a bee line for this service. Safer. Cheaper. Better support. Can’t be “cancelled”. Today with the way “Big Tech” is openly hostile to customers like us, why – … Read More

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A message from Bp. Strickland

Bp. Strickland, by all accounts, spends a good portion of time before the Blessed Sacrament every day. For any who may be concerned, be assured I am Jesus Strong! Pray for Pope Francis and Christ’s Bride the Church, she has … Read More

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Summer 2023 etc. Why is so hot? It’s YOUR fault. Or… maybe not.

It has been a hot summer.  CLIMATE CHANGE!  WE ARE ALL GOING TO DROWN IN THE GLACIERS! This was spotted at American Thinker. What NASA and the European Space Agency are admitting but the media are failing to report about … Read More

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TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s

This came to my email and I have to share it. Some of you have surely seen it already but repetita iuvant! I am reminded of what the ancient Roman Martial said: aestate pueri si valent, satis discunt. … if, … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z makes suggestions to young men thinking about seminary, seminarians, younger priests and the lay people who love them.

Dear readers, we have to get our heads into a place that will help us to maintain our cool and balance in a storm or wave of storms. Mental and spiritual preparation before hand is needed. It is possible – probable … Read More

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3.5% of a group can bring the group down, turn it around, or take it over.

3.5% 3.5% of a group can bring the group down, turn it around, or take it over.  Alinsky knew this.  Demographers know this.  At 3%, groups gain significant influence. Read HERE. I was struck by something in the decree in … Read More

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Fr. Z asks: Are you preparing?

QUAEROR: Are you preparing? The economic situation looks pretty dire. As fuel prices go up, the cost of everything, not just fuel for your car or heat for your house, will be passed on to us. There are supply chain … Read More

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I just saw an interesting movie called “Don’t Look Up”.  Metaphor for what’s up in the Church right now?

I just saw an interesting movie called “Don’t Look Up”.  The central idea is that there is a massive, planet killing comet on a collision course with Earth and by the time this global extinction fact penetrates the fog of … Read More

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Personal, home, cyber security and YOU

I have written many times about preparedness for emergencies, having a plan that your loved ones understand for various scenarios. I have written many times about situational awareness and having gamed our in your head various possibilities in the case … Read More

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Hurricane paths mapped from 1985 to 2005. Wherein Fr. Z rants about life-saving stuff.

Take in this photo from APOD.  These are hurricane paths mapped from 1985 to 2005. A few really bad ones are in there. Disasters always happen to other people… until it’s your turn. You should have plans and backups, especially … Read More

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For your JUST TOO COOL file as well as a preparedness consideration and a nifty Ham Radio note

At ARRL there was an eye-catching title in a list of old posts on the side bar (much like all the titles of my posts on my side bar). HMS Bounty Rescue “Okay…”, quoth I.  “I wasn’t aware that HF … Read More

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