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- Venerator Sti Lot on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “mibethda got me thinking further, and wondering if you, Father, or my fellow readers have any further suggestions or comments…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1691: When Augustine and his mother Monica were reunited after 1617 years: “She is clearly the Neil Peart of Samantron.”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the Collect from Leo’s “Mass for Creation” heretical?: “It also is a direct restatement of the Nicene Creed. “Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum. Et…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priests tells me to say Act of Contrition outside the confessional, afterward: “I would add, to the priests: just giving a routine, unthinking ‘Hail Mary’ as a penance is useful to no-one:…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “I hope he inspires others to do likewise. If the bishops who are not dead set against the TLM would…”
- on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “O’Daly’s book is now in a second edition (the one shown above is the first edition). The Augustinian Heritage Institute…”
- on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “For the latinist I would like to suggest: “De Concordia inter Humanam et Divinam Institutionem: Quid Augustinus et Petrarca senserint”…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “And perhaps Bishop Evelio will participate in the St. Paul Center’s conference at Oglebay next year. It’s only across town…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
Christmas isn’t too far away
I just received an email from my baker who made stunning homemade panettone for me, for the bishops, and for my Supper For The Promotion of Clericalism. This got me to thinking about Christmas shopping preparations. It is good to … Read More
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UPDATE on Reginald Foster’s ‘Ossa Latinitatis Sola’ – Request for old Ludi Domestici
UPDATE 21 Oct: A priest friend sent me a photo of his very own copy of Ossa, duly delivered. Yes, folks, the books are shipping. UPDATE: Some people are asking me for updates on the publication of the 1st volume of … Read More
NYC 16 & 18 Oct: Talks by Fr. John Hunwicke on great topics
It would be nice to be somewhere near New York City in order to be able to attend these great talks by my friend Fr. John Hunwicke, of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. Most erudite?
Reginald Foster’s 1st Latin book FINALLY out!
Nota bene, all you former Reggie students. At long last… after many delays… Fr. Reginald Foster’s Latin book is printed, released and shipping on 18 October! I’ve added it to my list. Ossa Latinitatis Sola ad Mentem Reginaldi Rationemque: The Mere … Read More
New book by one of our readers here
UPDATE: This crossed my radar this morning so I bring it back to your attention as well. ORIGINAL Published on: Jun 10, 2016 ___ One of our frequent commentatrices here has a new book. The Jeweler’s Polish. US HERE UK HERE … Read More
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham to members of the Ordinariate
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham to members of the Ordinariate across the Pond. I’ll take this occasion to remind you of the image of Our Lady by the Catholic sacred artist Daniel Mitsui. The 7″ x 10″ print is … Read More
Screwtape’s letter to Bitterwench
C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters! Oft’ imitated. Never really rivaled. If you haven’t read this book yet…. what on your planet at you waiting for?!? US HERE UK HERE My favorite method to absorb Lewis’ window is the audiobook reading by John Cleese. … Read More
New art from Daniel Mitsui: The Mass of St Gregory
The “Mass of Saint Gregory” is a common subject of art across many centuries, beginning in mid-14th c, though the subject matter dates back to the 8th c with variations. The essentials are these: Pope Gregory I, “the Great” (+604) … Read More
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Tagged Daniel Mitsui, Mass of St Gregory, transubstantiation
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New books by St. Robert Bellarmine, Doctor of the Church, now in English
Lately I received notice of, and a concrete copy of, newly released English translations of works by the great Doctor of the Church St. Robert Bellarmine (+1621). St. Robert was a Jesuit (a good one), a Cardinal, theology and profession … Read More
FATHERS! Research about preaching – ACTION ITEM
I am not eager to do many posts like this, but here is an exception. This interests me because of the state of preaching in these USA. I received an email from a reader… + Hello, Father! My name is … Read More
Posted in New Evangelization, Priests and Priesthood, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged homiletics, homily, preaching, sermon
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Venerator Sti Lot on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “mibethda got me thinking further, and wondering if you, Father, or my fellow readers have any further suggestions or comments…”
