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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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Will you be a "Custos Traditionis" and commit to a DAILY 'Memorare' and WEEKLY penance?
- YES! (66%, 1,905 Votes)
- YES! And I will recruit others! (34%, 974 Votes)
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The "sign of peace" during Mass in the Ordinary Form...
- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 Votes)
- I hate it so much I won't go to Mass where it is done. (12%, 3,205 Votes)
- I like it and am happy to do it. (11%, 2,955 Votes)
- I don't care one way or another. (6%, 1,696 Votes)
Total Voters: 26,606
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Should the Bishops of the USA have us return to obligatory meatless Fridays during the whole year and not just during Lent?
- Yes, and I think this is very important. (81%, 15,546 Votes)
- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
- No, this would be a really bad idea. (3%, 511 Votes)
- I don't care. (2%, 431 Votes)
- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
Total Voters: 19,255
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LENTCAzT 2026 – 26: Laetare Sunday, 4th in Lent – The goal
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, the Roman Station. Fr. Troadec delves into this point in Lent. Card. Bacci says prayer is the key to Heaven. He … Read More
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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
LENTCAzT 2026 – 25: Saturday 3rd Week in Lent – The spirit of prayer
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santa Susanna, the Roman Station. Card. Bacci addresses the “spirit of prayer” which can transform our daily life itself into prayer. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
LENTCAzT 2026 – 24: Friday 3rd Week in Lent – Evangelize with our lives
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Sts. San Lorenzo in Lucina, the Roman Station. Fr. Troadec talks about how to evangelize with our lives. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
“Days in Rome” Project – Easter 2026 and beyond
UPDATE 14 March: Thanks (so far) to: KK, OK, AC, JLS, DC, Fr. TE, TD, ER, WH, AC, TB, VF, AR, AR, AB, GH, PG, LD, HVR, Rev. MG, MH, CVS, AN, AC, SN, KEB, CRG, RP, LB, EFC, MF, … Read More
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! New from TAN – “The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary”
The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary (Lessons from the Divine Office of Matins according to the Breviarium Romanum of 1954 in English) This came out a few days ago from TAN. I am keeping this … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 23: Thursday of the 3rd Week in Lent – Feet on the earth, minds in Heaven
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Sts. Cosmas and Damian, the Roman Station. Card. Bacci talks about being overly attached to worldly goods, and how to treat them properly. Yesterday’s podcast … Read More
UPDATE on Fr. Z
Thank you to the many kind readers who sent notes of condolence after the recent passing of my mother. It is a great consolation that at the 11th hour of her earthly life, she was received into the Church with … Read More
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Near my place! I’ll be starting a fundraiser for a Roman Sojourn. 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 … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 22: Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Lent – Don’t let it fester
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about San Sisto Vecchio, the Roman Station. Fr. Troadec gives us sound advice about dealing with difficulties and being forthright. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
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