Monthly Archives: September 2013

Your Good News

Do you have any good news in your lives?  Let us know what it is.

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An article with critical observations about The Big Interview

I direct the readership’s attention to an article at First Things, by R.R.Reno concerning TBI (aka The Big Interview™). It is provocative.  We need to work through it. A few samples. […] [T]he tone is mobile, the rhetoric fluid, and … Read More

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More Padre Pio joy on his feast – Musical Setting of his “Prayer” (VIDEO)

I have an affection for Padre Pio.  My bishop, retired now, was the “ponente” of the cause of St. Pio when he was still a member of the Congregation for Causes of Saints.  I got a good look at the … Read More

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Another feminist attacks Pope Francis.

The feminists who can read, and there aren’t that many, have figured out Pope Francis and they don’t like him. They are already subtly trashing him.  However, they know they are going against a populist icon.  They don’t have a … Read More

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A Prayer of St. “Padre” Pio

Today is the Feast of St. “Padre” Pio. Here is a prayer of Padre Pio. Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon … Read More

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Where is this “archconservative” Church? I’d like to visit it someday!

I saw at the Omaha World Herald a funny analysis of the “Francis Effect”. It’s funny, but not because it is humorous. The piece combines information from those bastions of objective reporting on Church matters, AP and the New York … Read More

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PODCAzT 137: Augustine on bad pastors; Sermon in the wake of Pope Francis’ interview

At the time of this writing it is still the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, aka the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. It has been just a few days since the release of … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes

Did you hear a good point in your Sunday Sermon? Share it here.

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RECENT COMMENTS, THANKS, and NEWS

First, remember to check out: YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS Now, some links, which have been scrolling off the front page pretty quickly of late. WDTPRS 25th Ordinary Sunday: Do you have unfinished business? QUAERITUR: Why are SSPX Masses valid, but … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Why are SSPX Masses valid, but not marriages or absolutions?

From a reader: Fr Z, can you help me out with the why here and right terms.. I’m missing a piece of the puzzle? A priest was asking me a question, regarding another person who is coming from the SSPX … Read More

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