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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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- jhogan on ASK FATHER: Is the priesthood dominated by men who are varsity-level players or 3rd and 4th stringers?: “I think it unwise to “classify” priests. I have found from experience that a good priest is not necessarily a…”
- on 29 August – The Beheading of John the Baptist: Corruption exposed and the “brass ring” revealed: “To whom should I go to ask for advice? This is always an important question, whether we are seeking guidance…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
REPOSTED ACTION ITEM! “Could you do something for us, the nuns OFF the bus?”
ORIGINALLY POSTED 15 May 2014 You helped the chaplain and the soldiers in Afghanistan with socks. Now, help some nuns… the other warriors. You know them, I’m sure: the Dominican Sisters in Summit, NJ. These are the legendary “soap sisters” … Read More
Book recommendations
Today I received a copy of a new book by Anthony Esolen (Dante translator) called Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity. I have such regard for Prof. Esolen that I’ll recommend the book even before I read it! I would also … Read More
Posted in REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Anthony Esolen, books, Disinformation, Robert R. Reilly, Ron Rychlak, Sheila Liaugminas
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Invasion?
Are you watching what some people have called the “invasion” taking place across the border from Mexico into these USA (aka “provincias pérdidas”)? Here is but one of many stories, but this caught my eye because of a good point … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z looks for a cobbler, or tailor, or someone….
Are there any cobblers, leather workers out there? Years ago I inherited a small “wallet” for a pocket stole. I almost always have a stole and oil stock about my person. One use for my spare mag pocket on my … Read More
D. Madison, WI: Pontifical Mass at the Throne
For those of you in striking distance of Madison, WI…. On Sunday, the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, there will be a Pontifical Mass at the Throne celebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison. … Read More
Kids Divorce Stories
I received this from Jennifer Morse, from the Ruth Institute, whom I saw again during Acton U. We now have a special blog called Kids Divorce Stories where people can go and write anonymously. about their experiences. I posted a link … Read More
Brick by Brick: Fort Worth, TX … Rio Rancho, NM … Minneapolis, MN
I have had the following bits of good news, for your Brick by Brick file. First, Some encouraging news from the Diocese of Fort Worth that I hope you will share with your readers: Bishop Olson will be in choir … Read More
22 June: Manhattan, NYC – Holy Innocents – Talk by dom Alcuin Reid
I received word of a great opportunity for those of you within striking distance of Manhattan. This, from a friend: Dom Alcuin Reid, noted author and liturgist, will present a talk this Sunday, June 22nd, at the Church of the … Read More
PBS TV special about the Benedictine of Mary, Queen of Apostles and their music CDs
As you remember, I have endorsed and peddled the lovely music CDs from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. Their discs have continually topped music charts. They were names by Billboard Classical Traditional Artist of 2012 and 2013. Now … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! You helped a US Army Chaplain and his troops!
YOU DID IT! 100% Fulfillment of the requests for socks. I am really proud of you. 1800 pairs of sock in less than a month and a half. ____ Our own “Cantor”, frequent commentator here, broke down the purchases by … Read More
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