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- Ariseyedead on Sonnet about the papal funeral procession: “As Bryan D. Boyle notes, a pickup truck. Really? A Dodge Ram pickup truck? Don’t they have proper hearses in…”
- on Sonnet about the papal funeral procession: “How fitting, on the back of a pickup truck, not even proceeding at a dignified speed, for the Vicar of…”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 20: Tolling and rolling: “Probably in the early 50’s, we got out of class to sing the funeral masses. I remember singing the Requiem…”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 20: Tolling and rolling: “Where did they get a Tripple Crown for the Catafalque….???”
- on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “… Or, from the Missal: Collect of the Votive Mass for the Election of a Pope (Via SSPX) Orémus. SÚPPLICI,…”
- on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “Thank you Fr Z for this powerful prayer. Hoping for a Marian Apparition next week in the Sistine Chapel.”
- on PASCHALCAzT 2025 – 54: Low Sunday – “scandal, hypocrisy, bland liturgies, false teaching, broken families, sin and sinners everywhere.”: “It’s nice to have a “thank you”. Thank you for that.”
- on Sonnet about the papal funeral procession: “Pasquino, in the anguished pose of an introvert who is eternally embarrassed for being required to live out his days…”
- on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “Thank you, Father Z, for posting these and other prayers to help your readers join together to do their part…”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 19: Low Sunday – with a grand digression: “Yesterday for Low Sunday we had a wonderful Solemn Mass. We are truly blessed at our parish with currently 4…”
- on PASCHALCAzT 2025 – 54: Low Sunday – “scandal, hypocrisy, bland liturgies, false teaching, broken families, sin and sinners everywhere.”: “Thank you Father for these podcasts which have been part of my morning breakfast routine since Lent began.”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 17: Easter Friday: “For you who commented on the chess puzzle, see the main entry again for more information.”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 16: Easter Thursday: “thank you Suburbanbanshee. i looked around. i couldn’t find Clement X’s cardinalatial rank when he was elected, but with that…”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 19: Low Sunday – with a grand digression: “The rock band Rush starts a song with the 3 letter identifier for Toronto Airport in Morse Code – Y…”
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Tag Archives: Freemasonry
Coincidence?
The Novus Notre Dame v. A freemasonic temple. What's the difference? pic.twitter.com/OSvsvq6CaR — Michael of Nineveh (@MichaelNineveh) December 1, 2024
ASK FATHER: My grandparents were Masons. Is there demonic attachment now for generations?
This is an oldie post, slightly edited. I am prompted to repost it because I recently had the pleasure of meeting a friend for lunch who had been in the Masons for sometime before his conversion. From a reader… QUAERITUR: … Read More
ASK FATHER: Purchased a former Masonic Temple…. now what?
From a reader… A former parishioner of mine asked me to come and bless/pray/cleanse the Masonic Temple he just purchased at auction. I said I’d research and prepare and get back to him with a date to do so. I’ve … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged exorcisms, Freemasonry
8 Comments
8 Comments
Freemasonic, Gnostic, Satanic influences, tactics
A thought… One can recognize that Freemasonry is the Anti-Church in the following astonishingly frank witness of Giuliano Di Bernardo, Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge Gran Loggia Regolare d’Italia, which he gave during his television appearance on April 11, … Read More
Posted in The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged Bp. Athanasius Schneider, Freemasonry, gnosticism, Satanism
10 Comments
10 Comments
ASK FATHER: Grandparents were Masons. Is there demonic attachment now for generations?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr Z – First, let me again express gratitude for your priesthood and the work you do. Your constant, faithful representation of the Faith and calm, stalwart encouragement are invaluable boons. Second, I read this … Read More
Pope Francis, Freemasonry, 2017
I had a bit of a “WHOA!” moment. First, let me say that I really like what Nick Donnelly is doing at the UK wing of EWTN online. Next, let me say that we must not underestimate the evil influence … Read More
Posted in Hard-Identity Catholicism, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged 2017, Freemasonry, Masons
35 Comments
35 Comments
ASK FATHER: Can a Catholic help children with dyslexia through a Masonic organization?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: I have a parishioner who wants to help children with dyslexia and has found an opportunity with the Children’s Dyslexia Center in ___. It is affiliated with the Scottish Rite Freemasons. My parishioner wants to know … Read More
ASK FATHER: Catholic funeral for Freemasons
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Recently there was a huge funeral in our cathedral for a 32nd degree member of the Freemasons. The local TLM community is very upset and crying foul. It’s a mess. Could you offer some insight? I have friends … Read More
SSPX ITALY condemns Pope Francis for visiting refugees – UPDATED – distorted news account?
UPDATE 18 July: There are some comments in the combox which help us get to what SSPX Italy really said. Take a look and decide if Gazzetta distorted the story. ______________ From Gazzetta del Sud (their translation): Lefebvrists chide … Read More
“NO! You may NOT do that!”
One of the main functions of the Church is to say “no”. In saying “no” by the Ten Commandments, God the Father was not simply trying to ruin what would have otherwise been a good time in life. He said … Read More
Posted in Mail from priests, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged Bp. Yves Boivineau, D. Annecy, Freemasonry, Masons
52 Comments
52 Comments
What is going on in Brazil with Masons and Catholics?
Rorate has this, but I want to bring it to the attention of as many people as possible… lest nothing be done about it. Keep in mind that Catholics cannot be Masons. Period. Masonry and Christianity are not compatible. As … Read More
Posted in Dogs and Fleas, I'm just askin'..., Liberals, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Brazil, D. Jales, D. Pesqueira, Freemasonry, Masons
48 Comments
48 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can Catholics be Masons?
From a reader: Recently I spoke with someone, who said Catholicism and Freemasonry would be compatible. I don’t really believe this. What’s the teachong of the Church about this matter? Catholics may not be Masons or belong to masonic organizations. … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged CDF, Freemasonry, Leo XIII, Masonry, Masons, SCDF
28 Comments
28 Comments
Ariseyedead on Sonnet about the papal funeral procession: “As Bryan D. Boyle notes, a pickup truck. Really? A Dodge Ram pickup truck? Don’t they have proper hearses in…”
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