Tag Archives: Joseph Ratzinger

“That’s not the way it is in the Church.”

Posted on 23 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A quote sent by a priest friend.
“In the state, for example, one day we have the Reagan administration, and the next day the Clinton administration, and whoever comes next always throws out what his predecessor did and said; we always … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Cross – Joseph Ratzinger (Good Friday – 2005)

Posted on 22 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is my reading of the Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross, composed by Joseph Card. Ratzinger, once Pope, now His Holiness Benedict XVI, for the 2005 Good Friday observance at the Colosseum in Rome.
I love the St. Alphonsus … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 23 Thursday 3rd Week of Lent – many live in conflict with themselves

Posted on 7 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent.
We hear about the ancient Roman Station church, the fascinating Sts. Cosmas and Damian by the Roman Forum, the Collects in both forms of the Roman Rite (the older form mentions the … Continue reading →

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@Pontifex Project: Week 8 – The last for Benedict as Pope

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI is STILL POPE, until 20:00 Rome Time on 28 February.
Have you worked out where you will be?
I suggested a project using Twitter HERE.
Let’s create a “stack” of tweets during the day.  Concentrate your effort on a Tuesday (when the Roman … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 10: Friday 1st Week of Lent – “we must straighten up”

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Friday of the 1st Week of Lent.
As usual we hear about the Roman Station for today, which happens to be the station for all four Ember Fridays of the year.  And there is a very cool bit of … Continue reading →

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ADVENTCAzT 23: The Vigil of Christmas

Posted on 24 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I conclude now my 5 minute daily podcasts before Christmas.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 23, for the Vigil of Christmas.

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ADVENTCAzT 22: Sunday of the 4th Week of Advent

Posted on 23 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 22, for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

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ADVENTCAzT 18: Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 18, for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent.

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ADVENTCAzT 16: Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 16, for Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent.

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ADVENTCAzT 15: 3rd Sunday of Advent

Posted on 16 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 15, for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

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