Monthly Archives: July 2022

ASK FATHER: Devotions for months and days of the week

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have begun the habit of adding a devotion to my prayers for each month. Some are obvious, like July being the Precious Blood. But, there seems to be some disagreement on certain months, like August, where some … Read More

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“Gregorian Mass” match ups: available priests with people who have requests

UPDATE 12 March 2024: Please follow my instructions carefully.  I post them to ease the process and so that your request doesn’t get lost. Also, priests are lacking at the moment, especially for the Traditional Latin Mass.  Be patient.   … Read More

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ASK FATHER: How can we help priests who are in “hot water” because they are traditional?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am close with a couple priests who are in “hot water” because of all of this nonsense going around. One a Jesuit and the other a diocesan priest. Both are amazing and holy priests who … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 14th Sunday)

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (14th … Read More

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African Zairian Rite celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica – UPATED: Meanwhile, Down Under….

In Rome, Francis “presided” at a Mass at the Altar of the Chair in the “Zaire Use” of the Roman Rite (“Zairian Rite” according to the announcer), so far the only “inculturated” Rite approved, in 1988, since the Second Vatican … Read More

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WDTPRS – 4th Sunday after Pentecost: What is “devotion?

Sunday’s prayer is found in ancient sacramentaries, such as the Veronese and the “Hadrian” version of the Gregorian, and the so-called Gelasian.  It is unchanged in the “Tridentine” form of the Missale Romanum as my trusty copy of the 1570MR … Read More

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ROME 22/06 – Day 32: My View For Awhile

I was up with the Roman sun at 5:37 but I won’t be around for the sunset at 20:52.  I won’t be around to hear – or not hear – the Ave Maria bell ring in Vatican City at 21:15. … Read More

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ROME 22/06 – Day 31: Someone saw the list… no… the Letter!

Rome greeted somewhat less blazing sun at 5:36 and shall bid the chariot to depart at 20:52.  The Ave Maria remains in the 21:15 cycle.  It is the Feast of the Most Precious Blood and this month is dedicated to … Read More

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