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Tag Archives: Brick by Brick
Of Benedictines, Books and Beer
Today I read the newsletter from the wonderful Benedictine monks at Norcia, in Italy. These are traditional Benedictines, a high American component, who make wonderful beer, Birra Nursia, in the place where St. Benedict was born. You will recall that … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z responds to Fr. H’s “brick by brick” comment
This from the inimitable Fr. Hunwicke at his always gratifying page with my Usual Treatment™: How to introduce the Vetus Ordo to a country church overnight “For weeks before my induction I had been in the parish seeing people in their … Read More
Brick by Brick in San Francisco
The newly ordained are celebrating their First Masses. I had a note about the First Mass of a new young priest in San Francisco. Congratulations to Fr. Alvin Yu. Here he is at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, where he … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Fr. Z KUDOS, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Archd. San Francisco, Brick by Brick, first Mass
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For your Brick by Brick file.
And example of what young priests can do when they have a chance. A chapel at a school: before and after. Our “worship spaces” don’t have to be ugly. Our churches and chapels reflect what we believe (or at least … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged architecture., Brick by Brick
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BRICK BY BRICK: A Communion rail restored in a major, historic church
I just received something interesting from a reader in Chicago, for your Brick By Brick file. Perhaps you have at some time driven down the Kennedy Expressway. Suddenly the Interstate bends sharply around, and very close to, the rectory of … Read More
Brick by Brick. TLM by TLM.
There is a bit of head scratching going on in traditional circles about whether attendance at TLMs has either hit a plateau or, like Sisyphus’ rock, is rolling backwards. Here is post from the charming and erudite Prof. Joseph Shaw of England’s … Read More
Brick by Brick in Greenville
There is a good article at greenvilleonline.com: Old Latin past illuminates future for Catholic church [Great headline] Tom Kelly felt like something was lost 50 years ago this month, when traditional Latin Mass was abandoned by the Roman Catholic Church … Read More
Brick by Brick in St. Louis
Brick by brick, my readers, brick by brick. I had some good news: Here is a good example of the Traditionalists “Riding The Bike”. [See this rant HERE.] A Parish near St. Louis is starting a Latin Mass through the efforts … Read More
Traditional young Catholics’ groups are spreading quickly
I saw at Aleteia a story about the great traditional young people’s group Juventutem (which has that unfortunate “J”). The undersigned is mentioned, but that is not the important issue. What is important is the growth of chapters of this … Read More
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