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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
ASK FATHER: Traditional Confirmation Availability?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Now that confirmation season is in full force, do you know of any diocese that are granting permission to have confirmation in the old rite? My family and I live in 2 locations throughout the year … Continue reading
Concerning the Traditional Latin Mass in Washington D.C.
The effects of the cruel Traditionis custodes are widespread. Here is an excerpt from an email, followed by a link to a blog post about the D.C. situation regarding the Vetus Ordo. We are praying hard for the Cardinal at this time. … Continue reading
WDTPRS – 4th Sunday after Easter (1962MR): The smoke of Satan in the Temple of God
The Collect for the 4th Sunday after Easter, in the traditional Roman calendar, is the same as the Collect for the 21st Ordinary Sunday in the post-Conciliar calendar. Or… the other way around! Let’s look at the structure. Deus, qui … Continue reading
WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday after Easter (Vetus Ordo): Every Catholic is called to evangelize
In the midst of chaos, we need to bring our minds to the work at hand, our work of sacred liturgy, the renewal of which is our only hope for true revitalization of the Church. This Sunday’s Collect survived the … Continue reading
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Brace for vicious cruelty in Washington, DC.
UPDATE: I received this and, in fairness, it ought to be shared: Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, Your posting about our parish slightly mischaracterizes what was said at mass today about Cardinal Gregory’s thoughts about the Extraordinary Form Mass at our parish. … Continue reading
A Lutheran pastor muses about the state of the Catholic Church. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
The following was penned by a Lutheran at the blog Pastoral Meanderings: The Random Thoughts of a Lutheran Parish Pastor It is packed with items for reflection. One in particular caught my eye. My emphases and comments. The glory of Rome. . . … Continue reading
Now THAT’s what I’m talkin’ about!
The Gloria at the Easter Vigil at Brompton Oratory.
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YOUR TRIDUUM SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet
Were there any really GOOD points you heard in sermons at any of the Rites for the Sacred Triduum? Please share them with us. Sometimes there are real gems and people don’t always have strong preaching when they are. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
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WDTPRS and AUDIO: The Exsultet – explained, translated, sung – from 2005!
It’s hard to believe but this post goes back to 2005! 17 years ago! I get requests about the Exsultet, so here you are… again. It is about the Novus Ordo version, but in substance it applies across the board … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: On Good Friday should we venerate a Cross or a Crucifix?
UPDATE 16 April From a reader… Father, I know you’re not a fan of the Book of Blessings, [You’ve got that right!] but being an “official” ritual book, these two paragraphs from Chapter 35, “Order for the Blessing of a … Continue reading
