Monthly Archives: August 2023

CWR’s Carl Olson nails it

At CWR, Carl Olson took on some words of Francis to Portuguese Jesuits – we saw something about that elsewhere – published in La Civiltà Cattolica especially about US “backwardists” and we poor benighted American’s and “ideology”.   Thus, he demonstrates … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 779

Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile, white to mate in two.  How long did it take you? NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, drop me a … Read More

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Pertaining to Tip 2

Given that I recently posted again, after a long time, about Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession (HERE) I had to share this from my friend Patrick Madrid. Pertaining to Tip 2: pic.twitter.com/RkltGEqFOY — Patrick Madrid ?? (@patrickmadrid) … Read More

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30 August: Bl. Ildefonso Schuster

The late great liturgist and holy Card. Archbp. of Milan, Bl. Ildefonso Schuster, whom I often quote, died on 30 August 1954.  Future Pope Roncalli .   His tomb is in the Duomo of Milan.  It was opened in 1985 as … Read More

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ACTION ITEM! Gulf Coast BISHOPS, PRIESTS: Pray the Litany against #HurricaneIdalia

Please retweet and share around. Hurricane Idalia arrived, Cat 3. I have an action item for you believing priests and bishops out there.   With confidence we can pray the prayers which the Church has designated against storms. I believe what … Read More

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“In the face of such barbs, how can I convince my Protestant and non-Christian allies that our Catholic teachings are not hypocrisy?”

There is an important article at the National Catholic Register written by a Chinese priest under a pseudonym. The plight of Catholics and the complicity – both active and passive – on the part of Rome are palpable. […] And … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 778 –

Welcome registrant: Gladtrad2 White to move and win (attain a winning position).  Not all that tough, but it has a good tactic which should be a regular arrow in our quivver. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next … Read More

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29 Aug ’23: Francis Card Arinze – Anniversary of episcopal consecration – 58 years as a bishop!

Ad MULTOS annos! FRANCIS CARDINAL ARINZE IS 58 YEARS A BISHOP TODAY Today marks the 58th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church and an illustrious Nigerian – Francis Cardinal Arinze. Cardinal Arinze was … Read More

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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession – in SPANISH

Many years ago I posted Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession If you are nervous about making a confession, or perhaps afraid, use these tips. I hope they will be helpful. I was recently contacted by a … Read More

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DOWN WITH THE FOUR OLDS!

Remember my New catholic Red Guards trope? pic.twitter.com/ufXNaJknZq — Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) August 28, 2023 This one ticks several boxes.  Fr. Z kudos. Meanwhile, Very pleased to see Scott Hahn post this to his Facebook today. pic.twitter.com/gb25oWWR4t — Miguel ?? (@fredalmighty22) … Read More

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