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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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RosaryRose on “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.: “Hi, maybe it’s Monday, maybe it’s chemo brain, but- what? What is he saying? What does he want people to…”
JonPatrick on Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Trinity Sunday 2025: “At our FSSP parish, a solemn mass for Trinity Sunday with several seminarians present all resplendent in cassock and biretta…”
ZestyLemonZach on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “The “traditional” Novus Ordo, i.e. the Novus Ordo which adheres to the recommended guidelines of Vatican II. Would these guidelines…”
Fr. Reader on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “The “reverent NO” brings people to the VO, not only because of the elements (practices, external visible things) people find…”
Fr. Reader on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “Some years ago, I was more indifferent to the position of the altar and the celebrant. With the passing of…”
moon1234 on “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.: “The announcement makes more sense when you mentioned the cash to the territorial parish. This has been a very sore…”
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JabbaPapa on Daily Rome Shot 1373 – TRINITY!: “Father — the fight for Notre Dame in Paris still isn’t over !! The Macron Government is still trying to…”
JGavin on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “What was the quote from St Jerome? ” the floor of Hell is paved with the skulls of Bishops”. I…”
HFL on Daily Rome Shot 1373 – TRINITY!: “Hi Fr. Z, A question . . . have you ever considered joining the FSSP? I realize that it would…”
TheCavalierHatherly on “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.: “It’s like the 13th century all over again. “No! Don’t give the money to those friars give it to meeee!…”
johntenor on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “1. Thank God I live in the Arlington Diocese. We chanted all the antiphons at a worthy NO Mass this…”
johntenor on “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.: “Well I tried to post a crown emoji. And it didn’t work. So picture a crown because that is brilliant.”
Archlaic on “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.: “In other news, Msgr. Weisenheimer has just announced his new episcopal motto: “Unitas per Crudelitatem” which translates to “The beatings…”
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- Prosper of Aquitaine (+c.455), De gratia Dei et libero arbitrio contra Collatorem 22.61
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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
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- Daily Rome Shot 1373 – TRINITY!
- “O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.
- Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Trinity Sunday 2025
- Diocese of Charlotte and the “Salt March to the Sea”
- Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.
- Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.
- Pentecost Saturday: We Are Our Rites – Wherein Fr. Z rants
- OLDIE PODCAzT 61: Pope Leo I on a post-Pentecost weekday; Fr. Z rambles not quite aimlessly for a while
- “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse)
- From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-02-25 – Falling into the trap
- Pentecost Friday: tearing it up
- Is this something to worry about?
- PODCAzT 60: Pentecost customs; St. Ambrose on the dew of the Holy Spirit
- SSPX: Habemus Papam! Pray or Speculate?
- OLDIE PODCAzT 59: St Leo the Great on Pentecost fasting; Benedict XVI’s Pentecost sermon – UPDATED
- Relief. Pope Leo XIV addressed the clergy of Rome… cordially.
- Pentecost Thursday: No Joy in Mudville for Dustman.
- ASK FATHER: Communion services simply because the priest is away?
- Pentecost Wednesday: Peter’s shadow
- OLDIE PODCAzT 58: Ember Days; Chrysostom on St. Matthias; Prayer to the Holy Spirit
- 7 July: CATHOLIC Mass at Canterbury Cathedral for the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Thomas Beckett –
- VIDEO – Unboxing the newly reprinted Pre-55 Missal from the Benedictines of Norcia
- OLDIE PODCAzT 57: John Paul II on the unforgivable sin; Our Lady of Fatima and the vision of Hell
- Daily Rome Shot 1372 – Confirmation
- WDTPRS – Pentecost Monday: Feast of the Lacrimation of Paul VI.
- OLDIE PODCAzT 56: Octaves – Fr. Z rants & Augustine on Pentecost
- News of the Church 14 – 8 June 2025
- Daily Rome Shot 1372 – Happy Pentecost!
- Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Pentecost Sunday 2025
- WDTPRS – Pentecost Sunday: Holy Church’s fabric, the warp and the weft
Let us pray…
Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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Merenda Time!
It’s mid-afternoon coffee time. How is your supply? You know what to do.
Wyoming Catholic College has a cool new thing…
The next time you are passing through Lander, WY be sure to stop at Wyoming Catholic College‘s new downtown coffee shop. Crux Coffee! I sincerely hope that they offer also Mystic Monk Coffee, purchased through my link of course (HERE) … Read More
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In The Wild – Z-Swag Sighting: “To be deep in history…”
A priest reader alerted me to an article in the Dartmouth alumni magazine about Fr. George Rutler, now pastor of St. Michael’s and the beleaguered Holy Innocents in Manhattan, then pastor, in 2012, of Our Savior. In the article we … Read More
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Rome: Day 5 – Of museums and rainbows
This morning we have a visit to some of the preservation and restoration workshops of the Vatican Museums. Later, I hope to sneak into the Basilica through a back door and visit the tombs of the new saints. First, breakfast. … Read More
My View For Awhile: meandering towards Rome
It isn’t much like the Via Francigena. As help for the trip my mom sent me some money. I miss Lire. UPDATE: On the ground. I said I was meandering, after all. It is cold in Gotham, and windy, but … Read More
Z-Swag: in the wild
One of you readers sent me this photo of Z-Swag, in the wild! It was posted on Twitter as well. After washing, my @fatherz travel mug makes a worthy beer glass (pictured with libation, breviary, etc., on the road) A … Read More
Of Roast Beef, Rat Excrement and You
From the always interesting Laudator. This seemed appropriate for Shrove Tuesday: Roast Beef Henry Fielding (1707-1754), Don Quixote in England (London: J. Watts, 1734), p. 14 (from Act I, Scene VI): When mighty rost Beef was the Englishman’s Food, It … Read More
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Reminder about Mystic Monk Coffee K-CUPS
I was sitting with a priest friend yesterday, even as he was looking at my blog on his laptop. He asked me if there is Mystic Monk coffee in K-cups. YES! OF COURSE! Refresh your coffee and tea supply now!
Fr. Z summoned to a Tribunal
It has finally happened. I have at long last – for my sins – been summoned on pain of censures to appear at an ecclesiastical tribunal.
Mystic Monk Monthly Memo
The present Coffee of the Month offered by the Wyoming Carmelites is perfect for those of you who desire triumphalistic liturgy. Isn’t it time to refresh your coffee supply? (That’s a trick question. The answer is YES!) And for you … Read More
Mystic Monk Coffee K-Cups are “Monk Shots”
I have noticed that quite a few of you are buying Mystic Monk Coffee K-Cups! They call them “Monk Shots”. What are Monk Shots? Let the Wyoming Carmelites explain: After years of research and development, we are proud to release … Read More
ALERT! Mystic Monk Coffee K-Cups are back!
When the Wyoming Carmelites added K-Cups to their coffee offerings, they sold out fairly quickly. Their K-Cups are called “Monk Shots” and they are back! Click HERE! Available are Variety Pack Midnight Vigils Blend Breakfast Blend Mystic Monk Blend Cinnamon … Read More
Z-SWAG “Downrange”!
A reader sent this great photo of one of my “Say The Black Do The Red” insulated coffee travel mugs! I really enjoy your “In The Wild” photos. This one especially!
Merenda Time
It’s mid-afternoon coffee time. How is your supply? You know what to do.
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Free shipping on Mystic Monk Coffee for certain packs, baskets, orders over $45
You can get free shipping on orders $45. Their most popular item is the 4 bags and sampler package. Economical. Some packs have free shipping. HERE. And remember that they now have their “Monk Shots” like of K-Cups. HERE. And … Read More
When TEOTWAWKI comes, will you have had enough coffee?
It is “Cyber Monday”, as the online retailers are calling it! I guess this is a secular money day of obligation. Okay… now that you are online… buy some … [CUE MUSIC] Mystic Monk Coffee! There are so many good … Read More
Cold-pressed, iced-coffee!
During the summer months I occasionally mention iced-coffee. Did you know that the Wyoming Carmelites have a coffee maker especially for iced-coffee? Ecce! The Bodum Iced-Coffee Maker. It is like a French press. You add the coffee and cold water, stir (always … Read More
Why Fr. Z pushes Mystic Monk Coffee.
Other than the fact that I get a commission every time you buy Mystic Monk Coffee using my links… and please, I ask you to do so, because it really helps… this video will also show you why I like … Read More
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SUN TEA and ICED-COFFEE
It is muggy and hot and sunny and the perfect day to make iced-tea or iced-coffee. I make jars of sun tea. QUAERITUR: Where might get good tea and coffee these days while at the same time helping sound and … Read More
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Strawberry Moon
Yesterday (and early today) was the super rare Transit of Venus, but a while back there was a spiffing eclipse of the Moon. Here is a great photo from Astronomy Pic of the Day, of said eclipse over Cody, WY, … Read More
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