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Tag Archives: Challenge Coins
Challenge coin news and questions
I was lately the delighted recipient of a couple of challenge coins commemorating Fr. Emil Kapaun, chaplain, recipient of the Medal of Honor. His remains were recently identified. HERE I thought some of you would like to see these. HOWEVER… … Read More
Outstanding challenge coins
A question at large to the readership with whom I may have had correspondence about my 25th anniversary challenge coin. Do I have any outstanding – that is unfulfilled – exchanges with any of you? If we had an exchange … Read More
ASK FATHER: Religious challenge coins as sacramentals
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a religious challenge coin (such as the St. Joseph Strong coin) be a sacramental? Whether or not it is or is not a sacramental, can you get a challenge coin blessed? There is no reason … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Challenge Coins, sacramentals
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Newly Received! Challenge Coin – Coloring Books – Bibles – 2020 Ordo
You might remember that I have challenge coins and that I like to exchange. I received a new coin from someone who sent the 2018 version last year. They look great! Thanks. I received two copies of a newly printed … Read More
Posted in REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Challenge Coins, Daniel Mitsui, Douay-Rheims
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UPDATES: Black vestments, Gitmo, challenge coins, and some food
I thought I’d give you updates on a few things. First, regarding the Black Vestments project the mighty TMSM is pushing forward. I had shown ya’ll a photo of the fabric for the set, though it had gold writing, instead … Read More
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, On the road, SESSIUNCULA, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Angelus Press, Challenge Coins, GITMO
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Really Bad Idea: sand in holy water fonts during Lent
I was made aware of this by a reader. I happily endorse one idea one priest had while I entirely repudiate a bad old cliché from another. Castleton symbol of Lent: sand in holy water fonts Alas, the silly season … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged Challenge Coins, holy water fonts, LENT, sand
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Challenge Coin Update – Catholic War Veterans – #VeteransDay
You may recall that I had challenge coins made. I’ve been giving and exchanging here and there, as well as receiving from kind readers. One just came in from an interesting organization: Catholic War Veterans. Appropriate. I was unaware of … Read More
CHALLENGE COIN UPDATE! NRA surprise.
On the topic of Challenge Coins, I received a text from an NYPD cop who will be at tonight’s game between the noble small-market, well-deserving Twins and the arrogant, effete, big-market hated Yankees. He is, woe betide, unrepenting in his support … Read More
Challenge Coin Update
I have received several emails from priests who have upcoming Jubilees as well as from men who will soon be ordained. They, too, want to have challenge coins made as I did for my 25th. They wanted to know where/how I … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z meets Tracer Bullet, Private Eye
I’ve been busy with the Challenge Coin project. More have gone out to friends and donors, two yesterday, a couple more today. It’s been awhile since we heard about the doings of Tracer Bullet, Private Eye. I think the last update … Read More
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Tagged Challenge Coins, Inigo Montoya, Tracer Bullet
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Updates on Challenge Coins, Gregorian Masses, Birettas, blog nuts and bolts
Firstly, I am having a great time with my Challenge Coins. I’ve been sending them out to a select group of military, LEOs, and others, including NASA and CIA types. I’m getting notes back that they’ve been received. I have … Read More
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UPDATE: Challenge Coin – THEY’RE HERE!
UPDATED BELOW: Originally Published on: Apr 7, 2017 I had mentioned a while back that I resolved to have a challenge coin made. I figured I’d start with one for my 25th anniversary. This is what we have come up with … Read More
Reader Feedback, Biretta Project Update, A Note to Cops, Challenge Coins
Some reader feedback. First, I received a great note from a seminarian who benefit from the generosity of one of you readers out there. For more on the BIRETTA PROJECT go HERE Next, a snail mail card from a fellow … Read More
Posted in Reader Feedback
Tagged Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles, birettas, Challenge Coins, Chris Kennedy, NYPD
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