Monthly Archives: November 2016

ASK FATHER: Should I be a permanent deacon?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father, I am in my early/mid 30s, married with two children. I am considering the permanent diaconate- Our diocese is one where priests are overworked; at my grandmother’s funeral, no priest was available for the … Read More

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ACTION ITEM! 14 NOV – SOLEMN TLM at St. Patrick’s in NYC!

For all of you within striking distance of NYC, this is IMPORTANT. Change whatever you have on your schedule in order to attend.  Bring family.  Bring friends.  Bring strangers.  Clone people and bring them too. From my correspondent: For the … Read More

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NEW MUSIC DISC FROM BENEDICTINE NUNS!

I’m doing my Christmas shopping now, so that Advent can be Advent.  I will certainly get things from the Wyoming Coffee Carmelites and the Summit Soap Sisters. I just received from the wonderful Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles in … Read More

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What are we Catholic Americans to do?

You might trot over to Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter) and read the epitome of a spittle-flecked nutty. Michael Sean Winters (aka Wile E. Coyote of contemporary liberal Catholicism) is unhinged on this first full day on which we called Donald Trump “President-Elect” … Read More

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TRUMP

The corpse of Millard Fillmore can rest in peace for another 4 years. And now let us continue to pray for these USA and also roll up our sleeves and, with grace, work hard for holiness according to our vocations. And … Read More

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When you vote WATCH THE MACHINE!

From CBS Pittsburgh: Voting Issues: Some Trump Voters Reporting Ballots Switching To Clinton CLINTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Today is Election Day and for the most part, voting has been smooth. Many areas are already seeing long lines with some officials … Read More

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The Lost Beatitude

Today, I am determined to be upbeat. I have in mind that beatitude that didn’t get into the Gospel, but which has been handed down through tradition. Beati qui non exspectant, quia non disappointabuntur.

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Card. Burke’s Election Day Prayer – ACTION ITEM!

Biretta tip to Badger Catholic: o{]:¬)

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My View For Awhile: I VOTED!

Snapshots of my Election Day. From Matins… Ant. Remove, O Lord, * thy scourges from me. Psalm 38 [9] 38:1 I said: I will take heed to my ways: * that I sin not with my tongue. 38:2 I have … Read More

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MUST HEAR BEFORE YOU VOTE! One of the BEST sermons I’ve ever heard – ACTION ITEM!

This is astonishingly good.  Listen to EVERY word… especially before you vote. This sermon was delivered by the Rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, Fr. John Lankeit.  I have written about him before. I may just steal … Read More

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