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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1194 – OH MY!
In the Via dei Pettinari alongside The Parish™. From The World’s Best Sacristan™. He wrote: “We had put the white (candle) up this summer but it would go out with the wind, so it remained there all these months blown … Read More
If it’s Immaculate Conception, then BLUE vestments on the 2nd Sunday of Advent… RIGHT??!? – POLLS
Remember the BLUE vestment craze during Advent? Does anyone still see that? Anyone can vote. You must be registered and approved to comment. Meanwhile, at The Parish™ in Rome, this is what people say today, but NOT for ADVENT. Rather, … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 2nd Sunday of Advent – Immaculate Conception
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 traditional 2nd Sunday of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1193 – The Wreath for the Immaculate Conception
I have great shots today, which I feel compelled to post. There were sent by The World’s Best Sacristan™ at The Parish™. Each year, the confreres of the Archconfraternity at Santissma Trinità in Rome give a wreath for Our Lady’s … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1192 – A day that will live in infamy.
Please remember me when Christmas 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 provide help for … Read More
ASK FATHER: Looking for an altar stone
From a transitional deacon… QUAERITUR: I am searching for an altar stone because I am in the process of ordering one of those beautiful St. Joseph the Apprentice altars like the one you posted a number of years ago. As … Read More
Send 2024 CHRISTMAS CARDS to Fr. Z!
HERE UPDATE 8 Jan: NEW CARDS ARRIVED! I’ve added a lot more towns. There was new kid art and KID LATIN!
Report: French Bishops may forbid Traditional Masses in churches for the 2025 Chartres Pilgrimage
First there’s this. USA St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in New York has been criticised for this unusual Mass What are your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/VbBT48bQGX — Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) December 4, 2024 "Cardinal Mueller said that Cardinal Roche is worried about … Read More
From a reader… to you other readers… “Thank you”
This is the sort of thing that makes my day… week… month… From a reader… my emphases. Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever, Amen! Greetings Fr. Zuhlsdorf, We would like to thank you for asking for prayers on behalf of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1191 – just another day with the Jesuits
Meanwhile, it’s just another day with the Jesuits of NYC. USA St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in New York has been criticised for this unusual Mass What are your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/VbBT48bQGX — Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) December 4, 2024 Welcome registrant: … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10– Day 26: Rube Goldberg: “Did no one see the DATE? Really?”
