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Monthly Archives: December 2017
ASK FATHER: Confessor gave a penance I could not do. Was the absolution invalid?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A few weeks ago I went to confession, and after some words of consolation and admonition, Father gave me my penance. He said I had to pray to the Holy Spirit during Lauds and Vespers for … Read More
Anonymous “Dictator Pope” author hunted by the Vatican
A few days ago wrote about the hard-hitting recently released on Kindle in Italian and in English. The author wrote under a pen name. Controversial Book about Pope Francis: “The Dictator Pope” In Italian – US HERE – UK HERE In English – US HERE – … Read More
POLL: Starting your confession: “Bless me, Father…” or “Forgive me, Father…”
In another post, I responded to a question from a reader about blessings at the beginning of sacramental confession, following the words, “Bless me, Father, I have sinned…”. Of course, some people begin their confession differently. It occurred to me … Read More
Millennials and chapel veils
The first time I learned of the word “Fashionista” was back in the days of the Catholic Online Forum, when staffers Dawn and Gayle (who made the best, the most beautiful rosaries I’ve ever seen – RIP and prayers for … Read More
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Contemplating mysteries in the face of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Gazing at an image crafted by a true master who intended to open us up into mystery can, over time, produce great fruits. For example, the 6th c. Byzantine icon of The Christ Pantocrator reveals two attitudes, in the two … Read More
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NEWS FLASH! Pope gives public answer about Communion for the divorced and remarried
In 2012, five whole years ago and a few months, Benedict XVI answered a public question about the divorced and remarried. The occasion is a meeting in Milan and the 7th World Meeting Of Families. TEXT HERE 5 THE ARAUJO … Read More
ASK FATHER: CONFESSIONAL DRAMA! Penitent says, “Bless me, Father” and actually wants a blessing!
From a reader… QUAERITUR: One of our wonderful [traditional order/institute] priests this Sunday mentioned – prior to his sermon – that he was surprised that so many of us were not correctly following the ritual of Confession. He said that … Read More
Fun 2018 Catholic wall calendar
I am not making this up. I discovered that TAN Books has put out an 2018 wall calendar (including both Ordinary and Extraordinary Form feasts, etc.) called… really… US HERE – UK HERE Of course they also have other calendars … Read More
SPIRITUAL WARFARE! 12 December – Pray the Rosary against Islamic terror and abortion
Today there was an terror attack in New York City. An Islamic, ISIS inspired Bangladeshi terrorist brought a bomb into the Port Authority during the morning rush hour. It detonated earlier than intended it seems, injuring the idiot badly. Stupid … Read More
ASK FATHER: Blessed candles for use at home
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I recently purchased some beeswax candles which I want to have blessed in order to use them at home. My question is this: is there a preferable material for devotional candles? Is there a difference between, … Read More
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