Category Archives: The Drill

Sr. Kane (of “NUNS GONE WILD” fame) on Pope Francis’ feelings. Wherein Fr. Z rants and has some fun.

First, take a look HERE.  This is where the Holy See posted the transcript of Pope Francis’ chat with newsies on the flight back to Rome from Rio.  From what I can tell, it is the whole thing and in … Read More

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“What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy.”

Elizabeth Scalia posted her idea at the blog of First Things.  Here is an excerpt.  You can read the rest over there: […] Spinning and framing is what takes up most of the time of the mainstream press. That being … Read More

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How to get Francis wrong on homosexuality

Over at the National Schismatic Reporter (aka Fishwrap) I saw a self-indulgent piece by the new contributor, Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ.  He wrote a longish offering called “Sodom, homosexuality, drone strikes and prayer”. Here is a sample of Reese’s post … Read More

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When people walk away with Hosts

My friend Fr. Tim Finigan, His Hermeneuticalness, has a good post at his blog about “When people walk away with Holy Communion” A sample: It happens from time to time that someone will come up for Holy Communion which they … Read More

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Card. Braz de Aviz moves on the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, curtails use of Usus Antiquior. Fr. Z rants, offers tough love.

It has been a tough week, friends. Now there is news which will make a lot of the traditionally inclined go bonkers.  My email is filling up with panicky bile. Before any of you readers have a spittle-flecked nutty, in … Read More

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Pres. Obama praises Communist dictator, mass murderer Ho Chi Minh

Didn’t one of Pres. Obama’s closest advisers, Anita Dunn, praise Mao? From American Catholic: That President Obama praised dead Communist dictator Ho Chi Minh will come as a surprise only to Americans who haven’t been paying attention, which, alas, is … Read More

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Technocracy and the Beast of Revelation: “the appearance of omnipotence and omnipresence”

A while ago I had a post and poll about government surveillance of your communications and other doings.  HERE I saw an article in First Things (in these USA to subscribe click HERE) which touches on Christian issues and surveillance.  Read … Read More

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Atheists demand Christian military chaplain be punished for mentioning God

From Breitbart: MILITARY CENSORS CHRISTIAN CHAPLAIN, ATHEISTS CALL FOR PUNISHMENT A Christian chaplain in the military is being officially censored for engaging in free speech, and anti-Christian activists are demanding he be punished. Lt. Col. Kenneth Reyes is a Christian … Read More

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Obama Administration forced same-sex bathrooms, locker rooms at California schools

Remember the gender bender story from a few days ago about legislation in California that would “require public schools in his state to allow students to choose which bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams match their gender identity.” HERE Keep … Read More

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Pres. Obama’s nomination for judiciary, less moderate than the most activist liberal?

From Life News comes this. Obama Judicial Pick Cornelia Pillard: Abortion Needed to “Free Women From Maternity” by Tony Perkins A lot can happen between now and Congress’s August recess — and that’s exactly what conservatives should be concerned about. Senate … Read More

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