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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
ROME 26/10– Day 21: fountain
Each of the “rioni” or districts of Rome have a characteristic fountain put in place in the 1920s. They have some symbol, pertinent to the area, such as this one, which has books for the original site of the Sapienza … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-10-12 – Brainstorming!
12th Oct 2026 Dear Diary, Msgr. Tommy told me something the other day about priest morale being pretty low. I think he’s on to something. Priests don’t laugh like they used to, even when they’re together for something fun like … Read More
Not a huge fan, but the question is dead on right…
Why was Fr. Ripperger silenced for a year while the sodomy peddler, James Martin, SJ is free to spread grave immorality and error? https://t.co/P5YjcLMHPN — Lepanto Institute (@LepantoInst) October 19, 2026 And… “Napa Institute co-founder Tim Busch and his wife … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 19-20:
When did the sun rise, you ask, over Rome? 7:26 And.. the other thing? 18:39 The Ave Maria cycle for the Roman Curia moves to 18:30. Remember, we follow solar time, but the Curia moves in 15 minute increments. THIS… … Read More
Are things as bad as the seem? Auctores scinduntur.
How bad are things right now? Pretty bad. “Walking together” is taking up to the edge of a precipice, probably over the sea where the Gadarene swine are still moiling. Appointments to key positions defies reason. Convents and monasteries are … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 17-18: How very sad
The Eternal receive sunlight this morning at 07:24. Deprivation of sunlight came at 18:26. The Ave Maria for the Curia should be at 18:45. The Ave Maria for solar time was at 17:56. Today, in addition to being a Sunday, … Read More
WDTPRS – 21st Sunday after Pentecost: My strengths support yours. My sins weaken us all.
Let’s have a look at the Collect for the upcoming Sunday in the TLM – 1962 Missale Romanum. This Collect has been in use at least since the time of the Liber Sacramentorum Gellonensis, which is a variation of the … Read More
A matter of grave concern: People who pray together before or after Mass.
The Bishop of Knoxville is on the job, addressing serious problems in the local church entrusted to his pastoral care. If for nothing else he would be notable for the pogrom he conducted last October – he must have a … Read More
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ROME 26/10– Day 16: Baronius… and traitors
Not dirty. Just etched from use. I hope. Welcome registrant: Elizabeth T. In the Chiesa Nuova. White. 4. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
Ave Maria on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-10-12 – Brainstorming!: ““I know how to look like I’m completely listening and that’ll make the guys feel like their voices are being…”
