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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Good Friday 3 April AD 33? – Eclipses as Christ died on the Cross
This is definitely worth reposting. The fellow who made the video about the Star of Bethlehem (a compelling argument, I might add), also did some research about what happened in the heavens on Good Friday. Let’s break it down. Passover … Read More
CRISIS: Trad “recovery” conference!
All eyes are turning to S. Montana – a beautiful area to be sure – where tens of people might attend a special conference for those recovering from being traditional. The Trad Recovery conference is for people who had bad experiences … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 8: Holy Thursday
Rome expected the sun to rise. This won’t always be the case. However, it did today at 05:57. Similar expectations await its setting at 19:34. The cycle of the Ave Maria bell changes today to 19:00. It hops by quarter … Read More
WDTPRS – Spy Wednesday: The final prayers
The term “Spy” Wednesday is probably an allusion to Christ’s betrayal by Judas. In the ancient Roman Church at the time of St. Pope Leo I, “the Great” (+461), there was no Mass during the day. Instead, many of the … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 7: Oooops!
Sunrise: 05:59. Sunset: 19:33. Ave Maria… still 18:45. The 15 minute shift is coming up. The Roman Station is Santa Maria Maggiore. Welcome registrant: Michael Joseph Last night, the full Moon over the Campo de’ Fiori. This is the full … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 6: Quiet Day
Today sunrise was at 6:01. Sunset will occur at 19:32. Ave Maria 18:45 for a few more days. The Roman Station is Santa Prisca on the Aventine Hill. Today in the Vetus Ordo we read the Passion according to Mark. … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 5: Getting stoffa
Today sunrise, with crystal clear skies and low temp of 42F, was at 6:02. Sunset will come at 18:30, 15 minutes before the Ave Maria Bell should ring to signal the end of the day’s business. It is Monday in … Read More
25 March 1991- Archbp. Marcel Lefebvre – Requiescat in pace
On this day in 1991 Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre died. Lefebvre was a great churchman, an astoundingly effective missionary. Much of the Church in French speaking Africa even today owes a great deal to his work. I find it not unusual … Read More
25 March is Dantedì… Dante Day.
I would be remiss were I not to mention in Italy , today, 25 March is Dantedì… Dante Day. A national holiday. 25 March, is when Dante started his journey in The Divine Comedy, Holy Thursday night, before Good Friday, … Read More
