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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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- MB on WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion: “Speaking of diabolical contagion … the other day I was at the main shopping mall in our area and there…”
- on NEW BOOK about how the Novus Ordo Lectionary came to be with its cycles and edits of Scripture: “I hope someone told Bugnini before he died that the last person out of Purgatory is supposed to sweep up…”
- on NEW BOOK about how the Novus Ordo Lectionary came to be with its cycles and edits of Scripture: “Tangentially, it caught my eye on the Feast of St. Pius X – which uses the Bea Psalter for its…”
- on Recent report of the “gift of tears” during Mass that was being live streamed: “This was just a priest that was momentarily overcome with emotion, nothing more. I wouldn’t say that. I’m not calling…”
- on GUEST POST: “Father Bob’s First Day on the Job”: “A bittersweet chuckle on Father Bob’s first day. Bitter because of the lack of education for Father Bob before ordination.…”
- on Recent report of the “gift of tears” during Mass that was being live streamed: “Speaking as a weepy, emotional sort of Catholic, and as a woman who does not get dinged as much for…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1072 – Procession: “While the Simarillion contains many great things, this has always been my favorite: “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father…”
- on Recent report of the “gift of tears” during Mass that was being live streamed: “Thank you Fr Z for your thoughtful clarification of what took place. This was just a priest that was momentarily…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
Colligite Fragmenta: an Omnium Gatherum
For a while now I had intended to have a post once a week into which I could gather bits and pieces of interest that have come up. Let’s start with a link to Laetificat, a blog by a frequent … Read More
Question for GERMAN clergy/lay people and a FAVOR
A worthy old priest I know wants a complete set of the post-Conciliar, German language, “breviary” or Studenbuch – for the entire Liturgy of the Hours, “Die Feier des Stundengebetes”. First, is there someone out there who has one which … Read More
The finest rosaries I have ever seen.
I have on occasion mentioned the best rosaries I have ever seen. They are made by a acquaintance and collaborator way back in the days when I was still involved with Compuserve! One of the participants started her own rosary … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Queen of Peace Rosaries, rosary
28 Comments
28 Comments
Z-Swag “in the wild”!
A shot of one of my Say The Black Do The Red mugs “in the wild”. Nice photo! These mugs can do double-duty, of course. I have a Latin version of the same near to hand and it holds pens and … Read More
Posted in In The Wild, Lighter fare, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged coffee mugs, In The Wild, Mystic Monk Coffee, Z-Swag
6 Comments
6 Comments
Handy tool tip!
This has nothing to do with anything controversial for a change. I just used my diminutive keyring-sized multi-tool to fix something and I thought I would share the joy. This is the Swiss+Tech ST53100 Micro-Max 19-in-1 Key Ring Multi-Function Pocket Tool. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Just Too Cool, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged backpack, multi-tool
11 Comments
11 Comments
NJ/NYC: 16 July – O.L. of Mt. Carmel – Pontifical TLM – Procession!
I received this note about a good opportunity in Newark (odder words may never have been written): There will be a Solemn Pontifical Mass (extraordinary form) on Tuesday, July 16th — the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel — … Read More
International Court dismisses SNAP’s case against the Holy See
I saw this at These Stone Walls, the blog for Fr. Gordon MacCrae, in prison serving time for a crime he more than likely did not commit. The post is longish, but here is the first part: The International Criminal Court … Read More
Posted in Clerical Sexual Abuse, The Campus Telephone Pole, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged Fr. Gordon MacRae, LCWR, SNAP
5 Comments
5 Comments
PSA: About Fr. Byers of Holy Souls Hermitage
This is a public service announcement. People are writing to me for news of Fr. Byers, author of the blog Holy Souls Hermitage. Father, with permission of his superiors, is – as I understand – living as a hermit. He … Read More
MB on WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion: “Speaking of diabolical contagion … the other day I was at the main shopping mall in our area and there…”
