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Monthly Archives: August 2019
Letter of Francis to priests
Today, Sunday 4 August, in the Novus Ordo calendar Feast of St. John Vianney, Patron of Priests, a Letter of Francis to priests was released. Perhaps it was released in anticipation of the Feast of St. John Vianney celebrated on … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Priests who bless with their fingers in the Greek icon “ICXC” style
From priest… QUAERITUR: At the moment I’m at a presbyteral retreat. When you get a bunch of priests together, you’re bound to see the whole range of liturgical “sensibilities,” leaving aside entirely the dinner table conversation… [For sure. I look … Read More
JUST TOO COOL: Ancient Roman Tchotchke
This is so amazingly cool that I have to share it. A friend alerted me to this story. I would very much like to see this exhibit at the Ashmolean. Perhaps Fr. H might take it in and discuss it … Read More
What does @JamesMartinSJ say about the “gay” desecration of the Montréal church? – UPDATED
UPDATE 3 August 2019: Still nothing from James Martin on this. We know he has seen it by now. Is this important? Someone sent me a link to an article at the detestable New Ways Ministry about the event. The … Read More
Fishwrap’s latest spittle-flecked nutty about Card. Burke
The Biological Solution keeps rolling up stats and the Demographic Deluge soon to hit the Church will empty pews in the burbs. What will be left? Hard to say. However, I think it will involve the steadily growing traditional communities, … Read More
ASK FATHER: Repeat a wedding ceremony with a friend presiding?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Long time reader, first time questioner. I have a friend that will soon be getting married. On Saturday he will have a traditional Catholic Church wedding. However, on Sunday he is having a reception in which … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow, 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis. The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, who, … Read More
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More on the systematic attack on John Paul II’s Magisterium. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
A systematic attack is being waged on the teaching legacy of John Paul II. Without fail, also look at THIS about the “purge” of the last remaining “Wojtylians”. The latest front in the attack is the intentional demolition of the Institute … Read More
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