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Monthly Archives: April 2021
A Jesuit’s brilliant notions about needed liturgical reform. What could go wrong?
The liberal-biased Religion News Service has run a piece by Jesuit Thomas Reese. The future of Catholic liturgical reform It is every bit as bad as you might imagine. A Jesuit on liturgy… after all. First, you might remember that Reese … Read More
#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 144. “Two loves I have of comfort and despair…”
#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 144. “Two loves I have of comfort and despair…” pic.twitter.com/7u52W5jzFs — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) April 14, 2021
Sudden, so far unexplained departure of Philadelphia Carmelites – UPDATED
I have been asked to comment about the sudden departure of a community of traditional Philadelphia Carmelite sisters from their Carmel in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They withdrew from their Carmel, established in 1902, and went to another Carmel in … Read More
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#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 143. “Lo, as a careful housewife runs to catch…”
#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 143. “Lo, as a careful housewife runs to catch…” (I tossed a coin over “housewife” or “hussif”.) pic.twitter.com/AG2upG4Q9d — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) April 13, 2021
ASK FATHER: “What’s the deal with tarot cards?”
From a reader… Father, what’s the deal with tarot cards. I saw something about them being dangerous for the soul. I don’t get why. They’re just pieces of paper with art on them. What’s the story here. If you are … Read More
Video: WE ARE OUR RITES
I always enjoy the photos and videos of young boy playing Mass. Children are naturally liturgical. Of course Holy Church breathes with both lungs, East and West. This is terrific. “Divine Liturgy” according to the young. WE ARE OUR RITES
#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 142. “Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate…”
#ASonnetADay – Sonnet 142. “Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate…” pic.twitter.com/grjtgx3XSg — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) April 12, 2021
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