Category Archives: Benedict XVI

LENTCAzT 35 Tuesday 5th Week of Lent – Transforming our sin in the fire of His love.

Posted on 19 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent.  Yes, it is other things too!
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, a thought from Benedict XVI, and a couple extra collects for the sake of this historic day.

From Benedict:
Precisely … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 34 Monday 5th Week of Lent – An efficacious aid that is free for the poor.

Posted on 18 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Monday in the 5th Week of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, in Trastevere, something by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, and a thought from Benedict XVI.

From Cyril:
On any occasion, let us trace the Sign of the … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 33 5th Sunday of Lent – “1st Passion Sunday”

Posted on 17 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, St. Peter’s in the Vatican, something by Leo the Great, and a thought from Benedict XVI.

From Leo:
O marvelous power of the Cross! O ineffable glory of … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 32 Saturday 4th Week of Lent – Who can explain the mystery of such a magnificent gift?

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, something by Leo the Great, and a thought from Benedict XVI.

From Leo:
It is here that the immaculate blood of the Lamb erased our condemnation … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 31 Friday 4th Week of Lent – Our God is not a remote God, intangible in his blessedness.

Posted on 15 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Friday of the 4th Week of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, something by Origen on Prayer, and a thought from Benedict XVI.  

From Benedict:
Our God is not a remote God, intangible in his blessedness. Our … Continue reading →

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How I received our new Pope.

Posted on 13 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today was a day of deep blessings and deep frustrations. It was a day of wetness from rain and wetness from tears.
Let me dispense with the frustrations. The cellular network and internet in the area was nearly completely overwhelmed so … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 28 Tuesday 4th Week of Lent – Making the Sign of the Cross puts demons to flight

Posted on 12 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent.
You have no idea what I went through to make this and post it on time.
We hear about the ancient Roman Station church, San Damaso, the Collects in both forms of the … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 27 Monday 4th Week of Lent – Are you like one of the brothers in the parable?

Posted on 11 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.
You have no idea what I went through to make this and post it on time.
We hear about the ancient Roman Station church, Santa Croce (and why we have Rose vestments), the Collects in … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Is permission needed to say the Novus Ordo in Latin?

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have searched high and low. When is it  permissible for priests to celebrate the Novus Ordo (Editio Typica) in Latin in the U.S.? Is the permission of the local bishop needed?
I am always surprised when this comes up.  I … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 26 4th Sunday of Lent – we complete a journey of faith gradually

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.
You have no idea what I went through to make this and post it on time.
We hear about the ancient Roman Station church, Santa Croce (and why we have Rose vestments), the Collects in … Continue reading →

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