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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
ASK FATHER: Why do the TLM Gospels switch between “Ierusalem” and “Ierosolyma”? Wherein Fr. Z drills and then rants. – UPDATED
UPDATE 15 Dec: Follow up question below. From a priest reader… QUAERITUR: Why do the TLM Gospels switch between “Ierusalem” and “Ierosolyma” as in today’s “Ierosolymis” when referring to Jerusalem? Father has been observant! Good question. Indeed, this week the … Continue reading
There is an ancient paradox – sobria ebrietas – the sober intoxication of sacred worship.
Under the post Msgr. Bux’s Open Letter v. Card Cupich a commentator brought up the issue of “liturgical sobriety”. Card. Cupich referred to “sobriety” twice in his offering. The renewal of our worship was pursued in keeping with the Council … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Drill
Tagged Card. Cupich, Nicola Bux, sobria ebrietas
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Msgr. Bux’s Open Letter v. Card Cupich
Edward Pentin has – HERE – the text of an Open Letter correcting Card. Cupich who not long ago wrote a bizarre piece for Vatican News using Dilexi te as a springboard to trash the Church’s liturgy which has been … Continue reading
Not just for Austin!
Posted in Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Pò sì jiù
Tagged D. Austin, kneelers, kneeling
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For the Bishop of Charlotte
Just a moment of your time, Your Excellency… 75% of Charlotte Seminarians Come from Parishes with Altar Rails This weekend the faithful of Charlotte have learned that as of the 1st Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025, Bishop Michael Martin … Continue reading
Reid on the liturgical challenges facing Leo XIV
Dom Alcuin Reid has a thoughtful piece at the UK’s Catholic Herald which ever so cordially employs paywalls. Here’s the last part of Reid’s offering with some emphases and comments. He starts out stating that Leo XIV seems liturgically level-headed and dignified. … Continue reading
Wherein Fr. McTeigue has a good idea.
Remember the B as in B, S as in S put out about the TLM recently by the Windy Prelate? HERE
WDTPRS – 20th WEEK after Pentecost: Quiet is a hallmark of the holy.
This year, 2025, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost gave way to the Feast of Christ the King, since it was the last Sunday of October. Hence, we don’t get to hear the Collect until a day during the week when … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SESSIUNCULA, WDTPRS
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