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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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- Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: ““The problem is… as I see it… the approval of translation of sacramental forms is reserved to the Roman Pontiff…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “That is sad, because shortwave may be the only thing to survive a major emergency.”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “We were so fortunate to visit and venerate St Jude’s arm when it was brought round by Fr Martins a…”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Years ago I taught a high-school level CCD class. One of the kids asked me if there were any relics…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: “I find it curious that the German bishops are apparently not considered in schism for changing the actual form (words)…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “White to move and mate in 4. 1. Rc5 Rg2 {or Ra2,Rb1,Rc2-Rh2,b3,c2,g5} 2. Rh5+ gxh5 forced 3. g5+ Rxg5 forced…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
BOOKS RECEIVED: @DouthatNYT on state the Church under Francis (terrific) – John Rist in Reading Augustine series (a scream)
John Rist is one of the best working scholars on Augustine and writers on ethics in the world. His books are fantastic, but they are hard. Who is this guy? HERE He was also one of my profs in Rome. … Read More
Carmelite Nuns seeking Priest Chaplain
The last time I played yenta for a group of sisters looking for a chaplain, the results were pretty good! HERE Today I received a note from Mother Mary Bethany OCD, of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Georgetown, California (D. Sacramento). They … Read More
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole, Women Religious
Tagged Carmelites
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New film about Sts Paul and Luke – 28 March @PaulMovie
I am looking forward to this:
6 Jan NASHUA, NH – Pontifical Mass with Bp. Libasci – first since 1960s – UPDATED: Minneapolis!
This is no just a Pontifical Mass where there hasn’t been a Pontifical Mass for decades. I really like the fact that it is advertised by the diocese on their diocesan website and facebook page. That caught my eye. Not … Read More
Posted in Events, Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Bp. Libasci, D. Manchester
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Your RORATE MASSES – UPDATES
Some of you have written asking about “Rorate Masses” during Advent. This is a beautiful custom – making a come back thanks to the spread of tradition – whereby Mass is celebrated illuminated only by candlelight. They are usually before … Read More
UPDATED – FRAMED: Daniel Mitsui’s new altar cards for the TLM – HOLY COW!
UPDATE: I took my spiffy Mitsui altar cards to be framed. Now I have them, completed. Ready for a first look. The central card. Here is the frame I chose. The guy at the store and I had a discussion … Read More
Washington DC – Wed 6 Dec – Free @ActonInstitute conference – live stream
I received this from a nice people at ACTON INSTITUTE: We have a free conference event coming up in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday. Father Sirico will be speaking at it, as well as Dr. Sam Gregg. HERE [The topic is … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, Events, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Acton Institute
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VIDEO @Michael_Voris makes an appeal. ACTION ITEM!
In the last couple of years I’ve written more than once about the Church’s attribute of indefectibility. In a nutshell, the Church’s members may err or fail, but the Church cannot. Which leads me to advance a video that Michael Voris made. He … Read More
Do you have your 2018 Ordo?
It’s that time of year again. Time to get your 2018 ORDO. The new liturgical year begins with Advent on 3 December.canons “Ordo” is a short way of referring to the booklet called Ordo divini officii recitandi sacrique peragendi” or else … Read More
CHICAGO 18 Nov: 1st Traditional Latin Mass at great North Side church in almost 60 years
The north side of Chicago has massive and venerable Polish churches. Some have languished and were in danger of closure, such as St. John Cantius and St. Mary of the Angels. What revived them? Traditional Catholic liturgy and teaching. I … Read More
Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
