Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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4 October – St. Francis of Assisi – A saint for times of weak doctrine and weak heirarchy

You have got to shake out of your head the image of St. Francis of garden statues with bunnies and birds.  Get rid of the Brother Sun stuff. In my text group this came up… what a blessing, this group… … Read More

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Rome 24/10 – Day 4: BLACK VESTMENT PROJECT!

Our day brightened at 07:09 and it will darken at 18:48, if storm clouds don’t darken it first. The Ave Maria should ring at 19:0o. It is the Feast of St. Francis. It is a 1st Friday. Lord, thank you … Read More

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4-7 October – 1st Day – Act of Reparation

Let 4-7 October be a time of reparation for the elevation of the demon idol “Pachamama” near to and within one of the most sacred shrines in all Christendom, St. Peter’s Basilica. 5th “anniversary”. In the 1928 encyclical Miserentissimus Redemptor Pope … Read More

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3 October: St. Therese – thank you

Today is the Feast of St. Thérèse de Lisieux. I call upon her intercession today in a special way, for myself and for my benefactors. One of my two 1st class relics of St. Thérèse, to whom I am grateful. … Read More

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Rome 24/10 – Day 3: Deaconettes… again? “No!” says DDF

Remember the ivy (creeper) last spring? Thanks to DM who helped me to upgrade my phone with the improved camera.  If you like my Rome photos, stop and say an Ave for him! I do enjoy the Mondezzaro signs, the … Read More

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Rome 24/10 – Day 2: Lights (video)

The sun rose over Rome at 7:06 and it is going to set soon at 18:52. The Ave Maria today changed to the 1900 cycle.   It is the Feast of the Guardian Angels, to whom we owe so much joyful … Read More

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Rome 24/10 – Day 1: My view for awhile

It began with optimism. It devolved into irritation. The sun rose in Rome at 7:05 and WILL SET at 18:53. The Ave Maria bell should ring at 19:15. but it won’t. There was hardly anyone entering JFK. Some people were … Read More

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ROME 24/10– Day 0: He shall make all things new – and a POLL

ALERT: There’s an important poll in this post. Breakfast in Brooklyn. I have to have a poll about something relative to BAGELS.   See below. I saw this at Ann Barnhardt’s place and it was too good not to share. I … Read More

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ROME 24/10 – Day -01: Scratching an itch

The weather here has not been all that congenial for photos and we haven’t been to anything exotic and post worthy.   The only thing I can think to offer are samplings of the terrific Chinese food we (a group) ate … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Dedication of St. Michael (N.O.: 26th) 2024

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this Feast of the Dedication … Read More

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