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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1212
Meanwhile… Another example of the superiority of the TLM: there are no rubrics for the laity to follow; it is determined by custom built over hundreds of years, not bureaucratic top-down decisions. https://t.co/P3zLXzFQm0 — Eric Sammons (@EricRSammons) January 3, 2025 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1211
At The Parish™. Meanwhile… In churchy news, there is a piece at Crisis which deals with the aftermath of the recent “Eucharistic Revival” effort in these USA. HERE In my opinion, the ball was dropped. This is where the fumble … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1210 – and the winner… are…
Many thanks to KS for the items from my wishlist. I don’t have an email for you, alas. 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 … Read More
Fr. Z’s Predictions for 2025
2025 Predictions 1) There will not be a papal conclave. 2) The USCCB will oppose deportations. 3) At least one SCOTUS justice will retire. 4) At least one Cardinal will be a source of major scandal. 5) Vatican finances will … Read More
Unboxing the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments
One of you dear readers sent me the new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments from my wish list. I am delighted with it. I spent some time last night exploring it. US HERE – UK HERE Your … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1209 – powerful
Two years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI passed away at 95. His final words, “Lord, I love you,” captured a life devoted to faith. Serving as Pope for 8 years before resigning in 2013, he spent his final days in … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1208 – Black Moon
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas (N.O. Holy Family) 2023
It’s the Sunday in the Octave of Christmas and, in the Novus Ordo, Feast of the Holy Family. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? Share the good stuff. Quite … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1208 – Succisa virescit
Octave of Christmas, let’s look back to the 1st Mass of Christmas! Right click for larger. And then there’s this jackass. One notes with interest that what he attacks is traditional rather than post-Conciliar. I wonder if he was perhaps … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “WHAT??!? No one got it?”
