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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
ROME DAY 25/01 03: “You Had ONE Job!”
The Roman day with sunlight began at 07:25 which will significantly dwindle after 17:21. Our Ave Maria Bell: still in the 17:30 cycle, according to this calendar. I think it should have changed today to 17:45. We will check this … Read More
ROME DAY 25/01 02: jet lag
Today the sun was up by 07:26 and it was down by 17:20. Getting longer. Last I was here, they were getting shorter. The Ave Maria Bell, back in November, was also in the 17:30 cycle. It is now, too. … Read More
ROME DAY 25/01 01: Home at last
Today in Rome the sun rose at 0727 and it set at 1719 and the Ave Maria Bell was to ring at1730. It is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. I’m and convert, and I converted in St. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Eastward
The sunset in Rome was at 1717. The sunset where I am now is…right now! (See below) The Ave Maria Bell doesn’t ring here either, but in Rome it ought to ring at 1730. Tomorrow, when I arrive in Rome, … Read More
A chess analogy for the importance of Mary
This is not all that sophisticated, as in knowing all the lines to 10 moves of the QGD, but it is apt these days for this blog. At Aletheia How chess explains the vital role of the Virgin Mary The … Read More
ROME DAY 25/01 -01: Cheeseburger
In Queens… really good cheeseburger. I usually have one of these when I come back from Italy. Why wait? Bun: buttered and grilled, as God intended. Salad instead of starches, although my dining companion shared an some of his onion … Read More
ROME DAY 25/01 -02: Chinese Food (Sichuan)
Where I am the sun rose at 7:12 and it will set at 17:02. If you were in Rome, after seeing the sunrise at 7:28 you could venerate the relics of St. Emerentiana at the Basilica of St. Agnes on … Read More
What is Catholic teaching about “deportation”? Maybe not what some higher-ups think.
At Catholic Vote there is an article (seemingly assembled from tweets/x) which you should look at about Catholic teaching on “deportation”. PROBLEM: Official Church documents on faith and morals have perennially been written in LATIN. That fact is not the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1227 – My View For Awhile – North!
In Rome, sunrise was at 07:29 and sunset is at 17:15. The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 17:30. It is the Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti, who is the saintly neighbor of The Parish™ on the Via dei … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1226 – “Baaaaaah!”
Happy Feast Day! Images from The Great Roman™. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At … Read More
OLDIE PODCAzT 127: The Eve of St. Agnes and a Bleak Midwinter
I was taken up today with watching the inauguration, playing OTB, and doing errands and chores so much that I nearly forgot. This is the Eve of St. Agnes. In the classical calendar we venerate many Roman martyrs in a … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1225
Pope Celestine V. The only Pope to be crowned twice. Unfortunately not the only Pope to resign. Pray for Trump and a peaceful presidential inauguration ? pic.twitter.com/WGyGD7JQBM — CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) January 19, 2025 I like this image of Joseph. So … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O. 2nd Ordinary) 2025
In the Vetus Ordo, it’s the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. In the Novus Ordo, it is the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary (Ordered) Time. Green vestments are back. This year, not only do the Collects coincide in both rites, Vetus … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 25-01-16 – Reconciliation service
Jan 16th, 245 Dear Diary, I hear that Jack is probably going to be cleared, at least Dozer thinks so. He’s been doing daily liturgy for some short hair nuns somewhere, not sure which kind. Probly the scary kind, not … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1224
NB: If you are interested in the Chartres Pilgrimage, there is a webinar you can sign up for. HERE It’s held by the great REGINA Magazine. The editor wrote to me: “This trip fills up fast, so hurry!” Free information webinar … Read More
WDTPRS: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 2nd Ordinary): a “liturgical unicorn”
Media lies and political collaboration Mass psychosis formation Suppression of freedoms Snuggling with Communism Open persecution of traditional Catholics Anarchy in the streets Active promotion of homosexualism Cancel culture in the Church Prelates of pornotheology promoted I can’t think of … Read More
Motus in finem velocior – Daily Rome Shot 1224
Welcome registrants: LoMsoldier Millercat Once again, thank to my donors for my rapidly approaching Roman Sojourn for the end of January and beginning of February. It’s a fast one. I have “chores” to do. Some of you wonderful readers pitched … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1223 – “Sluggish schizophrenia”
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EAW on ROME DAY 25/01 02: jet lag: “I’m glad you arrived safely. Enjoy your stay in Rome!”
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