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Category Archives: Francis
Remember to “pay it backwards”. Remember our seasoned brethren.
I am not sure where I heard this, in the ongoing scrum of COVID-19 news coverage and discussion. I often multitask when the news is on. I don’t even remember if this was the exact phrase that was used, but … Read More
Francis Bergoglio’s Day Off? Seriously… Francis walks in empty Rome to venerate the famous Plague Crucifix of 1522
These are serious days, but I hope a little humor can be applied. Francis Bergoglio’s Day Off! A day well spent. It would have been better to have a procession, but… hey! I’ll take it! BTW… this is the Ides … Read More
ASK FATHER: What do you think the pandemic will result in? Wherein Fr. Z RANTS!
From a reader… QUAERITUR: We can’t know what’s going to happen with the pandemic. But what do you think will happen socially? In the Church? It see it as a strong incentive to correct our badly compromised supply chains and … Read More
Stuck because of COVID-19? How to make a Spiritual Communion.
Where I am, in the Cupboard Under The Stairs, the local county has decreed that gatherings of 250 or more, including religious events, are banned. You can still go to nearly every other sort of place, but not church if … Read More
ASK FATHER: I want to get food to elderly people with health problems
From a reader… QUAERITUR: If in my city people are under lockdown from the virus, I would like to make food for the homeless in the area and distribute it to them. My mother frequently is involved in groups with … Read More
Be The Maquis! TRADIVOX – Catechism Restoration Project
I am daily bombarded with “Please promote my book!”, “We need to raise funds to replace our convent’s roof.”, “A seminarian needs to pay off debts.”, “Advertise our liturgy conference!”… to which I haven’t been invited. Folks, as much as … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Can a bishop order Holy Water removed from churches? Wherein Fr. Z URGENTLY rants. ACTION ITEM FOR BISHOPS AND PRIESTS!!
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a bishop validly restrict or totally eliminate access to holy water during times of flu season or other sickness? Our local bishop just did this, and all of our holy water fonts were GONE this … Read More
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Thoughts about the Amazon Synod (“walking together”) document. Wherein Fr. Z opines also on something sad about #Bookgate
The Exhortation following the ghastly Amazon Synod (“walking together with a demonic idol”) is now out. No married priests and no deaconettes. More on the Exhortation below. First, however, something which you should know about. Sandro Magister doesn’t often put … Read More
Why does Francis partner with JEFFREY SACHS?
Michael (“#UniteTheClans”) Matt of The Remnant has a video with some really good information, which you should all know about. All of you. All of you should know this. First, some of you will be tempted to focus on Michael’s … Read More
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