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Wherein I write of Requiem Masses, of death and prudence and perennial wisdom

Posted on 10 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a useful and edifying experience today.  In a way what happened today dovetails with what I experienced a week or so ago when I carried the Blessed Sacrament for Corpus Christi in the streets of Manhattan.  But … Continue reading →

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“Seeking the truth meant more than the taunts of the world, so apparently clever.”

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI’s sermon for Epiphany was “classic Ratzinger”.
I put the text with comments HERE.
Last Tuesday’s @Pontifex tweet project was: @Pontifex Holy Father, thank you for your Epiphany sermon!
During the Mass, Benedict consecrated four new bishops.  In his sermon, the Holy Father said:
The … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest walking around the church during his sermon

Posted on 11 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
May a priest give his sermon off the altar and peripatetically – wander into the aisle of the nave to deliver it?

I am not aware that there is any legislation which specifically forbids a bishop, priest or deacon to … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI’s Sermon for Chrism Mass: hits hard about priesthood, disobedience, zeal for souls

Posted on 5 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Holy Father’s sermon for Holy Thursday Chrism Mass (in the morning, not the even “Last Supper” Mass).
UPDATE: This sermon is starting to get some sizzle.  The New York Times is out and the head line is “Pope Assails ‘Disobedient’ … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict’s sermon for Palm Sunday 2012

Posted on 1 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Benedict XVI’s sermon for Palm Sunday. First, His Holiness gives us context and then he gives us some classic Ratzinger. My emphases and comments.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Palm Sunday is the great doorway leading into Holy Week, the week when the Lord Jesus makes … Continue reading →

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Bp. Morlino provides some reminders about why we “Rejoice”, in this 4th week of Lent.

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Life got ya down?  Irritated and depressed by the kulturkampf raging and the attacks of the Obama Administration on the freedom of all Americans?
Laetare, Ierusalem!
I have written before about His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison.  He … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes

Posted on 5 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you hear a good point in the sermon for Sunday Mass?
Share it!

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QUAERITUR: Sermon by a different priest during TLM

Posted on 15 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
In my parish the pastor does not know the TLM, but our associate pastor does. Our pastor now desires to preach on a regular basis to the TLM community. Do you know what the rubrics are for a non-celebrant preacher? Should … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sermon, reposted.

Posted on 13 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As some people are telling me, apparently that second audio file I posted, along with some excerpts of the Pentecost Mass at Assumption Grotto in Detroit, didn’t show up on the iTunes feed.
I repost it here.  Sorry about that.

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Benedict XVI’s sermon for Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Benedict’s sermon for the Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper.  My emphases and comments and I add some extra paragraph breaks.
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
“I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (Lk … Continue reading →

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