Category Archives: On the road

Acton U 2013: Day 1 (with UPDATES)

Posted on 19 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am once again participating in Acton University. This is a wonderful few days.
There are swarms of people this year, I think last night the announcer said 1300 people from 85 countries.

Fr. Robert Sirico gave the opening address.

Over the years … Continue reading →

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My view for a while

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am in flight delay limbo, languishing in a lounge.

UPDATE
STILL in limbo. But I think the flight may be en route!

UPDATE:
Five Hours and endless excuses later…

UPDATE:
I finally got home, after 1 a.m., hours after the schedule.

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The Feeder Feed: surprise Goldfinch

Posted on 31 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am at the Met (big surprise) and I have been surprised by Christological Goldfinch in an unusual place.
On the one hand our finch is is in usual place: baby Jesus hand.
On the other hand, our finch is in … Continue reading →

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Pink Lunch!

Posted on 31 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Ahhh Veselka!
I try to get here at least once per visit.
Cold Borscht!

It’s too hot for anything else. GAH!
As I eat my crunchy and cold soup, I am processing last nights procession and wishing I had photos.
UPDATE
I may have … Continue reading →

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Of the obligatory bagel

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Manhattan is the only place so far where I manage to enjoy bagels. And, here, I enjoy them indeed,
KA, at your request, this one’s for you!

It is a spectacular day, and I am in a great spot, perched in … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: packed museum edition

Posted on 26 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Metropolitan Museum is jam-packed today, which is to be expected. I limited myself to a brief assault just to see a couple pieces. I did, however, want to share a Christological goldfinch in this painting by Sano di Pietro … Continue reading →

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Ahhhh…. ducky!

Posted on 26 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Duck soup!
Wonderful.

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My view for a while

Posted on 25 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

And so we begin another trip. New author, too!
I wonder if he will hold even a candle to Patrick O’Brian. I hope he ain’t a slubberdegullion or a blatteroon.

UPDATE:
Time for the next leg.
This is starting out to be pretty strange.
UPDATE:
Ugh.
I … Continue reading →

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My view for a while

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With regret, leaving Boston.

It was a great trip. Thanks to everyone, especially my kind host at Harvard.

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“Mr. Jesuit”

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I spent some time today with students at Boston College (which for a fan of Golden Gopher hockey took some doing).
Among the many interesting things I saw and heard about was a statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola, variously described … Continue reading →

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