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Remember… the TLM has to be suppressed because… you know… reasons.
Remember… the TLM has to be suppressed because… you know… reasons. And then there’s this, which is apparently okay to host in a cathedral church. HERE “Misa Azteca”: Los Angeles Cathedral Turns the Altar into a Stage for a Musical … Read More
Ratzinger in 1976 on the “old Missal” and “new Missal”
I spotted something interesting at Fakebook, posted by Peter Kwasniewski… a letter from Prof. Joseph Ratzinger to Wolfgang Waldstein in 1976. Dear Colleague Waldstein, Thank you very much for your kind note. To come straight to the heart of … Read More
22 July: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene – A rocky history. Like the saint herself?
In 2016, the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by the great Robert Card. Sarah, issued a decree making – for the Novus Ordo, mind you – what was the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene into … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1664 – quick
Feel the heat. A request: Please pray to St. Joseph to help me with house matters, both mine and my late mother’s. Black mate’s in 4.
VINTAGE RECTORY BATHROOM TILES: 05
I was on the road recently and had the occasion to enjoy a splendid example of vintage bathroom tiles. I’ve posted on these before HERE Not many photos, but enough to see what’s going on. It’s our classic green and … Read More
Would a marriage impediment apply in this case
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was recently in a discussion with other Catholics about the following scenario, and we weren’t able to come to an agreement, or find an answer online: would it be possible for a man and a … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1663 – Happy International Chess Day!
The “Mom’s Stuff Page” has been updated with new photos. HERE Welcome registrant: stormfarer Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my … Read More
ASK FATHER: public veneration of relics
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr Zuhlsdorf, I find myself again researching a matter that does not appear to be covered in the usual sources: the public veneration of relics. As far as I am aware, there is no ‘rite’ … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1662
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
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