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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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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Orual says: I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing It seems to me that, by the way…”
- on ASK FATHER: “While I don’t like seeing female Eucharistic ministers, from a spiritual perspective how can it be worse than lay men?”: “Thanks for answering this question. For a deep dive into all the theological reasons why only men should serve in…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Father, does the same concept apply for the laity who are opposed to receiving Communion from a lay person? I…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Since coming back to the Vetus Ordo, I have seen two priests handle Communion without taking excessive time for Communion…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “The 1st Step: Stop using laity to distribute Holy Communion. The extra time it takes for the clergy to distribute…”
- on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “Puts the lie to the SSPX claim that tradition would die without disobedience, doesn’t it?”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “At Novus Ordo I have always received standing but on the tongue, but ponder whether this fence-sitting option is actually…”
- on Collect for Bl. Fulton Sheen?: “Now that he has, at long last, been beatified, is there a prayer intention for his intercession which would lead…”
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Tag Archives: noad
ASK FATHER: Why do people today freak out about exorcisms?
My mention of a “minor exorcism” the other day prompted a minor flood of email questions. Some of them deal with how people today seem to see or imagine exorcisms. I answered a question a while back along these lines, … Read More
1 May: Feast of St. Jeremiah, Old Testament Prophet
Some people do not realize that many figures of the Old Testament are considered saints by the Catholic Church. They are not celebrated on our main liturgical calendar but they are in the Roman Martyrology, which is one of our … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!
Sunrise today was at 0606 and the Tramonta will be at 20:09. Today the Ave Maria bell changed to the 20:30 cycle yesterday, 28 April. Circumstances didn’t allow me to post. Welcome registrants: Madeleine Therese Gemma_Marie Wally54 Thanks you NE … Read More
WDTPRS – 5th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo): The prayer’s very word order reveals God’s love
As we journey from the passion and Easter toward Ascension and Pentecost, the Church in Holy Mass leads us through meditations on the fruits of the Resurrection and our baptism. Our mysterious procession was made possible by the Cross. Our … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 38 (-3): I have a little list.
As my days here dwindle in number, they lengthen by about 2 and a half minutes daily. On this 118th day of the year the sun rose upon Rome at 06:09, according to the curial calendar. It will set at … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 36 (-5): Sacristy secrets, music from nuns, and Fr. Z’s Kitchen (real “all’amatriciana”)
At 06:12 the sun rose over Rome. It will set at 20:05. The Ave Maria Bell will ring – or ought to ring – at 20:15. This cycle lasts until 28th, a few more days. It is the Feast of … Read More
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ROME 24/4– Day 35 (-6): adventures in symmetry
I take it in trust in the accuracy of the calendar that the sun rose today at 06:13 (it was cloudy) and that it will set at 20:04 (it may be raining). The Ave Maria Bell? Still at 2015. Today … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 33 (-8): It’s over, for now.
Today, 06:16 and 20:01 and 20:15. It is the Feast of St. Agapitus, for the opportune knowledge of Fr. RP in NJ. Welcome registrant: grayanderson And, obtaining my lunch meat (mortadella)… This came via email. Funny. I think originally … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 32 (-9): Happy Birthday Rome!
Sunrise today was at 06:18 and it set a few minutes ago at 20:00. The Ave Maria Bells is slated to chime at 20:15. Today, in the reckoning of St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church (+1109). Today is … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 30: Let there be LIGHT!
This morning the sun came up at 06:21. This evening the sun will set at 19:58. The days are getting longer and more beautiful and I am starting to think about leaving. *sigh* Thank you, Lord, for this day. Thank … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Orual says: I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing It seems to me that, by the way…”
