Category Archives: Hard-Identity Catholicism

UK: Parish resuscitated by Extraordinary Form. New Evangelization continues

Posted on 9 September 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On whichever side of the Pond you are, you can be sure that reviving a parish doesn’t have to be rocket science. We have all heard of parishes which, though moribund, have been revived through the use of Catholicism. … Read More →

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GUEST POST: “I celebrated the Traditional Latin Mass before today’s exorcism…”

Posted on 30 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Time and again, priests tell me that when they learn the traditional form of Holy Mass and begin saying it, it changes them profoundly. Today I received this note from a priest (slightly edited): I finished the [Saint John Cantius … Read More →

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VIDEO: The Chapel Veil

Posted on 23 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A nice young lady sent me a note and link to a video. Dear Fr. Z, I am entering my sophomore year at Christendom College, and I recently made an 8 minute video on the chapel veil to explain why … Read More →

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Fr. Finigan looks at “routine” Communions

Posted on 21 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Hermeneuticalness, my friend the soon-to-be-moving Fr. Tim Finigan has a great post on an important topic. HERE He brings up the point of receiving Holy Communion in such a way that it becomes “routine”. I suggest that people examine … Read More →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity | Tagged Fr. Tim Finigan, Holy Communion, spiritual communion
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“Stand your ground armed with spiritual weapons!”

Posted on 18 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a fine bishop in England, in Shrewsbury (across the river from Liverpool). His Excellency Most Rev. Mark Davies recently addressed the Faith Movement during their conference. ZENIT has more. Young Catholics Urged to Engage in Spiritual Warfare Bishop … Read More →

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Blast From The Past: Mother Angelica 1993 – “My agenda is not hidden.”

Posted on 12 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Back in 1993 Mother Angelica blew up when, at World Youth Day (10-15 August), there was a mimed Stations of the Cross during which a woman portrayed Christ. Someone gave me a recording of her reaction. She called out the … Read More →

Posted in Fr. Z KUDOS, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Magisterium of Nuns, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices, Women Religious | Tagged 1993, Mother Angelica, Stations of the Cross, World Youth Day
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5000 pilgrims walk from Chicago to Marian shrine in Indiana

Posted on 10 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pilgrimages are little lives. We encounter people, who have their own issues and goals. We find out things about ourselves. We have our faces set towards the goal. There are hardships. I saw this at nwi.com: Polish Catholic pilgrims march … Read More →

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D. LANSING: Two birds, one lease, less killing. Fr. Z says: “Nuke the place.”

Posted on 10 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I make suggestions at the end. At the top, Fr. Z kudos to Bp. Boyea! From Aleteia: Catholic Parish Solves Two Problems with One Lease Catholic Parish, 1; Abortionist, 0. After years of prayer, a Catholic parish in Lansing, Michigan … Read More →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Emanations from Penumbras, Fr. Z KUDOS, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Sin That Cries To Heaven | Tagged abortion, Bp. Boyea, D. Lansign, exorcism, fasting, Horace P. Bogardus, Rituale Romanum
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The Traditional Latin Mass and the New Evangelization

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Institute of Christ the King had ordinations to the priesthood recently in St. Louis. This promoted an article in the local paper. The writer (thus, editor) seemed amazed that this sort of thing is going on. Young people… Mass… … Read More →

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Dublin’s Archbp. Martin criticizes young traditional priests

Posted on 5 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Across the pond at RU-486 (aka The Pill aka The Tablet), we find this: ‘Conformist’ younger clergy wary of Francis – Dublin archbishop Pope Francis’ courage is causing disquiet among those with “a very conformist and closed Catholicism” the Archbishop … Read More →