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Category Archives: Priests and Priesthood
Fr. Michael Rodríguez – UPDATE
You might remember Fr. Michael Rodriguez in the Diocese of El Paso. He has raised his voice several times in a strong way. He has also been saying Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form. At the blog Veneremur cernui there … Read More
ASK FATHER: Tactical Clerics
Speaking of clerical garb, I am, oddly enough, fairly often asked about my black clerical shirts. I have adapted some 5.11 Tactical shirts, both ripstop and cotton, and both short and long sleeved, into 5.11 Tactical clerical shirts. Here’s the … Read More
¡VIVA LA SOTANA! A video about …
A reader sent me a a link to a video trailer for a Spanish language documentary about the cassock. Yes, the cassock. While the video struck me as being perhaps a little saccharin. I’ll give them a pass for being … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can bishop/rector forbid seminarians from attending Extraordinary Form?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a bishop in a diocese forbid seminarians from attending the extraordinary form of the Mass? This is happening in the ___ diocese. My friend who just entered this seminary informed me of this when I … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Biretta woes! Wherein Fr. Z offers wisdom.
And now for something really important. Pompoms on birettas. From a seminarian in these USA … QUAERITUR: Any suggestions as to where to purchase a good biretta? It seems most of offerings from American companies have the black pom which … Read More
Suggestions for your donations to good Catholic causes
More and more often these days, I have notes from people who wonder about reliable Catholic charities or causes to which they can contribute their hard won money. They ask for suggestions. I have some suggestions right now! Even though … Read More
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¡Hagan lío! TLM now more than ever!
In the midst of disorienting news, here is orienting news. I saw this on the Twitter feed of Fr. Nathan Siray, @frnathansiray: “First of many…”. It warms the cockles of my beady-black heart. Fr. Z kudos. Fathers, we are living … Read More
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ASK FATHER: What time of day should Father be saying his Office?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I know some priests who pray all the Hours of the divine office at a particular time…for example: There is this priest who went out for an important trip..he probably didn’t have any free time in … Read More
ACTION ITEM! 9 Sept – International Buy a Priest a Beer Day!
UPDATE 9 Sept: The wonderful ladies who do some cleaning in the building, which includes the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue in which I live, brought me a cold beer today! They are the best. _____ A reader asked: “When … Read More
CWR: Finding What Should Never Have Been Lost: Priests and the Extraordinary Form
At Catholic World Report there is a piece which deserves some attention. Finding What Should Never Have Been Lost: Priests and the Extraordinary Form Four post-Vatican II priests discuss how they came to know and love celebrating Mass in the … Read More
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