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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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The "sign of peace" during Mass in the Ordinary Form...
- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 Votes)
- I hate it so much I won't go to Mass where it is done. (12%, 3,205 Votes)
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Should the Bishops of the USA have us return to obligatory meatless Fridays during the whole year and not just during Lent?
- Yes, and I think this is very important. (81%, 15,546 Votes)
- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
- No, this would be a really bad idea. (3%, 511 Votes)
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- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
Fr. Z asks favors
I have a few favors to ask. 1. If you are so inclined, please consider leaving some voicemail which I might … might… be able to use in PODCAzTs. I resolved with the new year to make more. It is fun … Read More
A day with S.W.A.T.
I had a great day today with Minneapolis S.W.A.T. This was built around a Ford F550. As it happens, this here blog is known to a member of the S.W.A.T. unit of my native place. I had an invitation when … Read More
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Monday Supper
My literary group met yesterday. We are reading Yeats these days. I made supper for 9. Some images (sorry… no long explanations. Busy day). The Christmas Pudding! I begin the broth for Tortellini in Brodo. It isn’t quiet enough to … Read More
Not a Platitude Cookie…
… more like a Pep Talk Cookie? Coach Cookie?
Merenda Time
It’s mid-afternoon coffee time. How is your supply? You know what to do.
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Christmas Supper
The old phrase is “Anything worth doing, is worth over-doing.” UPDATE
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Clerical Caroling Convivium!
We have a Christmassy clerical caroling convivium going on. Old school! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Mispeled Forchun Cooky Alert
On an overcast day, hot and sour soup can brighten things up. A good basic measure for a Chinese restaurant. If they can’t get this right then just fugetaboutit and never go back. And then… not only a platitude, but … Read More
The Feeder Feed: Museum Song Bird Edition
Here is an Allegory of Music by Laurent de la Hyre (+1656). The figure is playing a theorbo, or chitarrone, probably a symbol of musica “artificiale“. They had drone strings and produced a rather symphonic effect. On the other hand, … Read More
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Metropolitan Museum Visit
A beautiful image for your day. Mother and Daughter in Prayer Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld (+1853) with Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (+1872)
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