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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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- The Bruised Optimist on ASK FATHER: If God love us infinitely why does He not speak to us directly?: “Perhaps what the verse from Exodus means is this. If we were to see God, and then have that consummation…”
- on WDTPRS – Collect of the 13th Ordinary Sunday (Novus Ordo): the sticky goo of error and the freeing splendor of the truth. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “I did happen to go to Confession yesterday. I was the only one there. The only one. Either many Catholics…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026: “The national Eucharistic pilgrimage and consecration of the Nation has been going through Massachusetts these past few days, with a…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026: “The first reading was from 2 Kings 4:8ff. Father continued the story beyond what was in the lectionary. In the…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026: “(Vetus ordo, diocesan) Preaching today was about prayers and understanding for the 1st July, for the situation of the SSPX,…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026: “At FSSP Low Mass this morning. My layman’s take home message: we must speak as one voice. Don’t complain or…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026: “N.O. Mass Priest did not shy away from loving Christ more than father and mother, son and daughter. Explicitly said…”
- on I have to post these. I know you can find them on your own. But I must post them.: “Needless to say, the SSPX doesn’t make videos about the priests like myself whom they’ve mistreated. It’s an organization that…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
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Federated Core Platform is a privacy-first, self-hosted alternative to the dominant cloud productivity suites and SaaS software (“Software as a Service”) — think Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Proton — but one where your organization actually owns and controls its data. … Read More
WHEREIN FR. Z offers a new project: rescue, restore a spectacular set of vestments – UPDATED
UPDATE 10 May 2026 21:20 CET There was bad news. Now there is good news. The bad news was that, when I was given the estimate, it did not include the 22% Value Added Tax in Italy (IVA). That pushed … Read More
Nuns of Gower Abbey have a NEW music disc/download!
I am delighted to share with you that the wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have released a new music collection, on CD and digital download. I have the album (Thanks Mother Cecilia!) and … Read More
NYC – 26 February – Solemn Requiem Mass – Mozart’s Requiem
For those of you in the NYC area or who can get there. HERE On Thursday 26 February 2026 at 6:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Church (152 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023) Solemn Requiem Mass with Mozart’s Requiem. … Read More
I INSTANTLY added this book to my list! (Fr. Z POLLS)
Not all that glitters is gold, unless it is from the pen of Peter Kreeft. I INSTANTLY added this one to my wishlist list and I will promote it here and now – contrary to my usual MO – even … Read More
“Catholic Social Teaching For The Lionhearted” – BOOK ALERT
The title on this post is taken from the subtitle of the new book – yes, it’s 10:30 on Friday, so there’s probably a new book – from Peter Kwasniewski. And since we are in the wake of the traditional … Read More
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On this Feast of St. Luke… books!
I herewith prompt the readership to consider reading the following. First, Theophilos: A Novel by Michael D. O’Brien This explores a theme O’Brien seems fond of: a father searching for his son. The Theophilos in question is mentioned in the … Read More
REVIEW: Lumen Christi: Defending the Use of the PRE -1955 Roman Rite – UPDATED LINK
You may recall that a little while ago I posted a video of my unboxing of a new reprint of a pre-1955 Missale Romanum, beautifully bound. There is a growing interest in the pre-1955 Roman Rite. In most places the … Read More
Pilgrimage to Domrémy
I received an email about a pilgrimage which will take place in France from 27-28 September to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the apparitions of St. Michael to St. Joan of Arc. Link HERE They will have conferences, rosaries and … Read More
TRAILER to a new film about the Diocese of Charlotte waging war on Traditional Catholics
I’m told by the editor of Regina Magazine, which made this film, that it is to be released next week.
The Bruised Optimist on ASK FATHER: If God love us infinitely why does He not speak to us directly?: “Perhaps what the verse from Exodus means is this. If we were to see God, and then have that consummation…”
