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- Kathleen10 on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “The fact he used Latin at all is the thing. He used Latin. After our exile to hear the pope…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “I have had a reason to actually open my copy of the Concordantiae Bibliorum Sacrorum I was given lo these…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “At this point, with so many years having passed, perhaps it is really time to start saying we need a…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “re. jaykay: Sorry about my reference to the current pope playing Mass when he was little — I seem to…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: ““the guys in the Latin Letters office must be a little perked up!” They probably wish Fr. Foster were still…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “The next part of that address is quite remarkable and very encouraging too: “Thus it is fundamental to preserve your…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “I was stunned, visiting the US about a decade ago, to attend Novus Ordo Masses, try to follow my missal,…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “I wonder: Has the vernacular in other countries worked out better than it has in the US? Here, despite what…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 34: Heat death of the universe: “St Michele Garicoïts! He holds a special place in my family. My late father was a boarding student at their…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: ““Non turbetur cor vestrum. Creditis in Deum, et in me credite.” Jo. 14:1 Must be idiomatic.”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 34: Heat death of the universe: “Gregg: I think MLB had always officially called it “permanently ineligible”, not “lifetime ban”, which would head-off anyone trying to…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “1. … Bg2+ forcing 2. RxB Qf1+ forcing 3. Rg1 Nxg3+ forcing 4. h2xN Qh3#”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “I believe it was the custom for a new Pope’s first homily in the Sistine Chapel to be given to…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “The royal “we”, the “we” of the Roman “principes”, the “we” of the first citizen, who speaks not just for…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “Has there been anything more about the rumors/suggestions that the pope said the TLM in his past life? I ask…”
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Tag Archives: Custos traditionis
In honor of Traditionis custodes… not. “Lord, we ask on this dark day – Make this nuisance go away. Amen.”
And there’s this… ACTION ITEM! Be a “Custos Traditionis”! Join an association of prayer for the reversal of “Traditionis custodes”. HERE
D. Arlington: more accompaniment for the faithful who desire the Vetus Ordo
Remember this? 2,800 Catholics Sign Traditional Latin Mass Petition Delivered to Arlington Bishop| National Catholic Register https://t.co/A8o5kmo7p4 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) February 8, 2022 Citing the absurd smoke-screen of “international assessment and consultation of bishops”, and the Dubious Dubia … Read More
Posted in Traditionis custodes
Tagged Bp. Burbidge, Custos traditionis, D. Arlington, Traditionis custodes
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19 Comments
Francis’ NEW “Desiderio desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm
BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE… I urge those of you who are on the “trad” side of things (whether “mad, sad or glad”) not to run around with your hair on fire over this Letter which will – unsurprisingly – contain some … Read More
SCOTUS Draft Opinion overturns Roe v Wade. In the Church there is something that must be overturned.
I have a lot of mail today about the leaked 1st Draft of the SCOTUS’ majority “Opinion of the Court signed by Justice Alito. It is a fine demolition of Roe v. Wade, an exposition of the obvious and well … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Custos traditionis, Dobbs v. Jackson, Plessy v. Ferguson, Roe v Wade, SCOTUS, Traditionis custodes
24 Comments
24 Comments
Brace for vicious cruelty in Washington, DC.
UPDATE: I received this and, in fairness, it ought to be shared: Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, Your posting about our parish slightly mischaracterizes what was said at mass today about Cardinal Gregory’s thoughts about the Extraordinary Form Mass at our parish. … Read More
A few thoughts about today’s Vetus Ordo reading from Daniel and priestly identity
This is Thursday in Passion Week. Today in the Gospel a penitent woman washes Christ feet with her tears. One week from today is Holy Thursday when Christ washed the feet of his Apostles. The first reading today is from … Read More
D. Helena: The faithful crushed by a cruel young bishop
Words fail at the moment. Remember that Rites themselves can’t be attacked. The people who desire those Rites are the true target. From Latin Mass Montana: Bishop Vetter Cancels All 1962 Latin Masses in Diocese of Helena On February 1, 2022, Bishop Vetter … Read More
New of new cruelty in @archchicago from @CardinalBCupich
A note from a reader… Since you have posted about Cardinal Cupich’s TLM restrictions, I thought you should know that permission for 3 parishes (St. Mary of Perpetual Help, St. John Vianney, and St. Odilo) have all been denied. The … Read More
Posted in Pò sì jiù, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Archd. Chicago, Card. Cupich, Custos traditionis
22 Comments
22 Comments
D. Arlington @arlingtonchurch – Devastated faithful petitioning @BishopBurbidge to ease restrictions he imposed on Catholics who want the Tradition Roman Rite
Take note… I saw this at CNA: ‘Devastated’ Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions Supporters of the Traditional Latin Mass are petitioning Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, to lift restrictions he recently imposed on the … Read More
We need a “pandemic of prayer”! We need an “epidemic of enterprise”! We need a … SYNDEMIC!
At FNC my good friend Fr. Robert Sirico has some thoughts about Francis and the cruel attack on people who desire traditional sacred liturgical worship. HERE My emphases and comments: Pope Francis should let Catholics pray like Catholics Too many spiritual shepherds want … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Custos traditionis, epidemic, Fr. Robert Sirico, pandemic, syndemic, Traditionis custodes
14 Comments
14 Comments
WDTPRS: The Traditional Latin Mass and the NON-Traditional Latin Mass (Novus Ordo) are NOT the same simply because they are both in Latin. Wherein Fr. Z explains also the motives of those who attack the TLM.
The hatred shown for traditional sacred liturgical worship of the Roman Church, and the excuses claimed for its marginalization and extirpation are rooted in more than “Spirit of Vatican II” ideology and it’s companion specter, the papalatrous “Spirit of Vatican … Read More
UPDATED – Archdiocese of Chicago drops the axe on more than the Traditional Latin Mass
UPDATE 27 Dec 2021: There is no way… NO WAY… that this wasn’t all coordinated. At vaticannews.va: Originally Published on: Dec 27, 2021 What could one expect from Cupich? Really? We knew that he would, eventually, issue something the cruelty of … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Archd. Chicago, Custos traditionis, Traditionis custodes
55 Comments
55 Comments
An important note about the Dubious Dubia™ for “Traditionis custodes”. The way to cut through the obvious cruel intent and BE TRULY PASTORAL.
Traditionis custodes, a cruel and incoherent document, exceeded in incoherent cruelty by the Responses to the Dubious Dubia™, must fail. Together, they do something unprecedented: they attack diocesan bishops. However, for all the bishops out there who are wondering what … Read More
Fr. Z’s first reactions to the Congregations “responses” to the “dubia” about the implementation of “Traditionis custodes”
Today’s Bolletino (daily notices from the Holy See Press Office) has a document from the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments. The document includes an introduction from the Prefect to Presidents of Bishops Conferences and “responses” to … Read More
News from Guadalajara and what Cardinal Robles has done about the traditional parish
I received this interesting press release… TRADITIONAL FAITHFUL CELEBRATE SUPPORT OF THE CARDINAL December 6, 2021 Press release Children and adults pray for more parishioners to be heard. Guadalajara, Jalisco. – The days of uncertainty lived by the parishioners of … Read More
Today’s day thought experiment: The Oregon Trail
A friend sent this: I never played Oregon Trail, but I watched enough Westerns and studied enough history that I get the gist. Today’s day thought experiment: The wagon train is headed west. After crossing the Mississippi, things seem … Read More
Majority of Catholics don’t know about the cruel attempt to suppress the Traditional Latin Mass. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
We need to work harder, friends. Some time ago, Pew Research Center did a poll and found that “Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics unaware of pope’s new restrictions on traditional Latin Mass”. HERE This is interesting, because it shows how Catholic … Read More
A “unique” expression of the Roman Rite. But remember… it’s the Traditional Latin Mass that’s the big threat.
Tattooed Priest Stands Half-Naked at Novus Ordo Meal Table https://t.co/7HHBBLKfEZ — gloria.tv (@gloriatv) October 17, 2021 The “unique” expression of the Roman Rite. No no. Before you object, it’s the TLM and tradition-minded Catholics that are the big problem. They … Read More
Posted in Traditionis custodes, You must be joking!
Tagged Custos traditionis, D. Feldkirch, Traditionis custodes
22 Comments
22 Comments
Reaction to the cruel suppression in Guadalajara
I recently shared the sad news about the cold suppression of the faithful in Guadalajara by Francisco Card. Robles Ortega following the cruel and unnecessary Traditionis custodes. I warmly invite you to resist this cruelty on the part of bishops … Read More
Kathleen10 on ROME 25/5– Day 35: The papal “We”?!?: “The fact he used Latin at all is the thing. He used Latin. After our exile to hear the pope…”
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