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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
During this “watch”, each evening at St Peter’s Gregorian chant is sung… but hardly anyone sings. Why is that?
From a priest reader… As I’m sure you’ve noticed, each night in St. Peter’s Square, a small schola has sung the Oremus pro Pontifice for the Holy Father. It’s a gesture that is simultaneously reverent and traditional, yet incredibly simple. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1260 – news
More from Sant’ Ignazio Welcome registrants: Briddygirl Datter av Gud Mr N Murphy NEWS… Yesterday I celebrated Holy Mass for my benefactors. I remember in prayer daily all my benefactors, those regular and those occasional. I am also grateful for … Read More
News of the Church 12 – 2 March 2025
Sometimes the PLAY arrow doesn’t display, but it’s there. And you can use this HERE. It’s 2nd of March 2025 and it is Quinquagesima Sunday. Some time ago, I saw a movie called News of the World in which years … Read More
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Tagged firefly. Moon, News of the Church, podcasts, PODCAzT
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Daily Rome Shot 1259 – Moon
More from Sant’Ignazio. The tomb of St. John Berchmans. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. … Read More
Is papal authority over liturgy absolute?
The more vigorously the primacy was displayed, the more the question came up about the extent and and limits of [papal] authority, which of course, as such, had never been considered. After the Second Vatican Council, the impression arose that … Read More
I was told that the Left is telling people to boycott Amazon today. Therefore it is a great day to buy something from Amazon.
I was told that the Left is telling people to boycott Amazon today. Therefore it is a great day to buy something from Amazon. Please use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? I get a small percentage of sales. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1258 – relics
HEY! a****n.w***h@erickson.com! My thank you note was kicked back as undeliverable. New email? The Roman Martyrology says that today is the anniversary of the translation of the relics of St. Augustine of Hippo from Sardinia to Pavia in northern Italy … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1257 – Boris Spassky, RIP
Please… GO TO CONFESSION! Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1256 – moving experience
From directly below… When you walk diagonally across the nave while looking up, there is an optical illusion. It looks like the figures are moving. The first woman to earn a PhD in computer science in the U.S. was a … Read More
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