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Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Kathleen10: He’s been Pope for a month and change. I think we should give him a chance to figure out…”
maternalView on Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.: “Apparently, the archbishop is rusty in his Latin.”
maternalView on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “Honestly, I think this was the plan all along. First, the TLM then the reverent NO. Because it’s really about…”
Kathleen10 on Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.: “This is hard. This whole subject is almost impossible to discuss, the limitations of your blog, Fr Z, not wanting…”
APX on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): “Sounds like an excellent time for parishioners to start earmarking their donations that they may not be used to purchase…”
BW on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-02-25 – Falling into the trap: “Still no word from “Sell Half of the Inherited Treasures” church or the newly formed “Community of Reparation for Ancient…”
jhogan on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): ““By their fruits you shall know them.” (Matt. 7:16) We now “know” these bishops. It is a sad thing that…”
A.S. Haley on Daily Rome Shot 1372 – Confirmation: “Mate in 4: 1. PxN+ Kg8 2. Ng4 Since Black’s King has no square to escape, threatens mate by 3.…”
Dantesque on Relief. Pope Leo XIV addressed the clergy of Rome… cordially.: “I was surprised to learn this year that the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest is…”
A.S. Haley on Daily Rome Shot 1372 – Happy Pentecost!: “No one has posted on the chess problem yet, and perhaps no wonder — White is down two minor pieces,…”
Dantesque on Is this something to worry about?: “Bl. Ignatius Maloyan is set to be the first canonized martyr of the Armenian genocide. He took his name after…”
Loquitur on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): “@JonPatrick, All of those things were envisioned by Vatican II’s Sacrosanctum Concilium; none of them are forbidden by the (Novus…”
RichR on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): “Interesting, our diocese (Austin, TX) is currently without an Ordinary. The administrator is a very fair-minded priest who is truly…”
TLMYak on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): “A few points… -Abp Weisenberger has all been about being in a listening phase. Just the very day this document…”
mbabc123 on “The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse): “I find it very interesting that some Bishops who happily implement TC and use as an excuse that the Pope…”
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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
"Let us realize that this remark of Cicero (Brutus 37, 140) can be in a certain way referred to [young lay people]: 'It is not so much a matter of distinction to know Latin as it is disgraceful not to know it.'" - St. John Paul II
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Recent Posts
- 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
- OLDIE PODCAzT 87: Veni Sancte Spiritus – The Pentecost Sequence dissected
- “Under the command of General Eisenhower…”
- Daily Rome Shot 1371
- Daily Rome Shot 1370 – A plea from a traditional group
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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Tag Archives: London
LONDON: 11-19 September – Eucharistic Octave with different Catholic Rites
One of you readers sent me notice about something that will take place at Corpus Christi in Maiden Lane, London. The programme HERE. It will be the “London Eucharistic Octave” organized by the parishes of central London. At the end … Read More
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VIDEO: London Rosary Crusade 2017
This is a marvelous video sent by a friend in London, who wrote: Here’s how Fr Tim Finigan described it a couple of years ago. This occasion must rank as one of the most splendid manifestations of Catholic faith in … Read More
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Off duty London cop v. Islamic terrorists
An off-duty cop “rugby tackled” one of the London “Religion of Peace” terrorists. From BBC: […] An off-duty policeman – an amateur rugby player – was stabbed after tackling one of the three attackers. He remains in critical condition. Met Police … Read More
UK READERS: LONDON EVENTS
To my friends and readers in the UK, there will be an event at St. Patrick’s in London (Soho Square) where my friend Fr. Alexander Sherbrooke is the PP. I receive this from the parish’s director of evangelization In light of … Read More
Brick by Brick in London’s Corpus Christi in Maiden Lane
I have posted updates from time to time about the wonderful restoration work being done at Corpus Christi Church in Maiden Lane, London, near Covent Garden. Fr. Alan Robinson has the task in hand and is making great progress. I’ve … Read More
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New hideous huge London feminist hell dog statue
Our friends in London have new delight… appropriately close to where Tyburn Tree stood, near Marble Arch. From ihorror.com: There’s a new statue on public display in London that is meant to “inspire” and “delight” those who pass it on their … Read More
Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane – wonderful things happening!
I received a note from Fr. Robinson of the little church in Maiden Lane near Covent Garden in London, Corpus Christ. Father has quite the restoration project going and it is worthy of notice by everyone. I also remind the … Read More
VIDEO: Opening of 40 Hours at the London Oratory!
My friends at the London Oratory know how to do it right. If you are in London, take in some of Forty Hours.
ISIS supporters hand out leaflets in London, ask people to move to Islamic State
This is interesting. Via Pamela Geller: Londonistan: ‘The dawn of a new era has begun’: ISIS supporters hand out leaflets in London’s Oxford Street encouraging people to move to newly proclaimed Islamic State Since I am sure that we all … Read More
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LONDON: SPIRIT IN THE CITY – 12-15 June
Those of you in London and environs should keep in mind participating in “Spirit in the City“! I am happy to plug this especially because of the involvement of the outstanding parish of my friend Fr. Sherbrooke of St. Patrick’s … Read More
Is something being done about the “homosexual Masses” in London?
I picked this up from Marco Tossati at Vatican Insider – in Italian – about the homosexual Masses being celebrated in London in the Soho district at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Gregory (not at St. Patrick’s on … Read More
Just to catch you up on what I’ve been doing.
Although I transferred the flag to Rome this morning at Oh-Dark-Hundred… … I wanted to catch up with the few pics and news about what has been going on. On Sunday, after some time with Fr. Finigan at Blackfen, we … Read More
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Spicy!
Whew! Pork dumplings in hot soup! That red is indeed suggestive of the flavors. The green is cilantro. Excellent. Whew! The Jasmine tea is very good. There is something in this soup I can’t put my finger on (lest it … Read More
London Sunday
After resolving the necessary prayers this morning, I helped with Communion at Mass (no EMHCs here!), said Mass, had lunch with the parish priest, sang Vespers in choro at the Brompton Oratory, and am now at the Globe Theatre waiting … Read More
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15 Sept – LONDON – Bloggers Guild Meeting – Brompton Oratory – TLM – BLOGNIC/PUB
There is going to be a meeting of The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma (a Catholic bloggers guild) at the Brompton Oratory, St Wilfred’s Chapel at 10.30am on 15 September. God willing, I will be there. For more on this … Read More
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15 Sept – LONDON – Bloggers Guild Meeting
I saw at the blog Linen By The Hedgerow that there is going to be a meeting of The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma (a bloggers guild) at the Brompton Oratory, St Wilfred’s Chapel at 10.30am on 15th September. In one … Read More
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A few London sights
I haven’t posted much in the line of photos from the London trip so far. Here are a few. From Brompton Oratory. Rabbit at Racine after Mass, where I meet a nice family I met with Fr. Trigilio in the … Read More
London Blognics: A) Monday 7pm Coal Hole and B) Friday… TBA.
UPDATE: The 6:30 Mass at Maiden Lane, for HM the Queen, is on, but I am not liturgically involved. Do take in the Mass and gain its benefits. I will head to the Coal Hole either way, aiming at about … Read More
Spirit in the City
One of the interesting things I have learned about here in London has to do with an “annual Catholic faith festival in the West End” called Spirit in the City. At four parishes in the West end, on different evenings … Read More
The flight summary
The flight passed without an inordinate number of alarming incidents. I am glad to report that Delta has updated their video system, though I wonder if their choices of Snakes On A Plane, Airport, Castaway, Con Air, Passenger 57, and … Read More