I'm disappointed in Fr. Z again. He's dedicated an entire post on 'The question of two popes..." shamelessly questioning th...

But I realized it wouldn't work out with the cat. I can't try to fill the hole in my heart by doing stuff like that.  I have to let ...

  Asked what he makes of Francis pontificate, Jim Forest tells Lay Community of St Benedict: “It’s as if Dorothy Day was made pope.” pic.tw...

One Mass, two forms. Mark Shea published an excellent bit of advice from Tolkien for Traditionalist Mass goers - and of course, Ordinary For...

When you're down and they're counting... Steve Skojec of OnePeter5 has encountered a bit of opposition, or friendly fire, if you wil...

"Everyone can master a grief but he that has it." - Much Ado About Nothing I keep thinking of ending the blog - which almost seem...

 

French painter Arcabas. Happy Easter to all my friends who have come so close to me in and through this blog.   Let us say to Him, 'stay...

  He is not here ... Did you not know He must be about His Father's business? He is not here ... Why do you look for the living among th...

 

St. Jerome had a reputation:  "In Rome, Jerome never really got on with other clergy. He was somewhat irascible, dipping his pen rather...

Terry Nelson 2021   St. Nunzio, pray for us. I was attracted to Nunzio Sulprizio many years ago, since he led a difficult life and suffered ...

Saint Marguerite Bays This woman's holiness is notable, not due to her mystical gifts, but to her charity and ordinary life.  Saints are...

I saw a group of 5 robins this morning.  They were on the hill across the street, which faces south and the lawn was exposed.  They were eat...

I've been on FB, only posting rather neutral posts, so as to remain at peace.  Sort of. I intend to keep this blog and will continue to ...

Ecumenical Council, Dali They are placing themselves outside the Church. Thank God the Holy Father said it.  Seriously, for at least 2 decad...

Fr. Z relocating. Those who know of Fr. Z now know he is relocating, a priest without an assignment in search of bishop to sponsor him, as i...

  I'm sorry I haven't responded to comments, and more especially, to friends who sent Christmas cards.  I have no excuse.   I'm ...

We know that we belong to God, and the whole world is under the power of the Evil One. - 1 Jn 5 This past week, Josiah Colt was one of the ...

5 dead in DC. I have never been this angry since Kent State.