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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shots 1088 – “Madonna fiumarola”
? This was for the “Madonna de Noantri” festival that takes place around 16 July ti the end of the month for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Eight days after the procession along the streets of Trastevere – when she … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1087
Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. 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 for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 10th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 17th) 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 10th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More
VIDEO: This is crazy fun
This is crazy fun. If you really want a ride, listen to it at 1.25X like I did. One of the things this reveals is the inherent power of Catholic sacred liturgical worship. Another thing it reveals is an inherent … Read More
FATHERS! When you are not in your cassock….
FATHERS! When you are not in your cassock, you might try a new thing which I saw first in Rome (though in limited sizes) available now through My Cuban Store. Clerical polo shirt! As I write they are taking pre-orders … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1086 – book
My thanks again go out to donors who are switching from Continue to Zelle or Wise. I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. On The … Read More
26 July: Fr. Jacques Hamel, martyred 8 years ago in France
Begone, Satan,’ were the last words of Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who was assassinated on this day eight years ago by Islamic State terrorists while celebrating Mass at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray church in Rouen, France. pic.twitter.com/sV8hMpBulk — Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) July 26, … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1086 – Clerical Guayabera Shirts
Hey sa*****@*********king.ws ! My email note was kicked back as undeliverable. New email address? In chessy news, I read that lots of dosh has been raised to fund more “freestyle” tournaments (aka 960 aka Fisher Random). Also, Liem Le prevailed … Read More
We’ve now had decades to study the map….
In geometry, when two lines diverge from the same point, the farther they extend, the farther apart they get. In a journey, if you take a road leading the opposite direction of your destination, the farther you go from it. … Read More
mickeyfitz on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “Spot on. My understanding is that the standard term per Canon Law 545 is “parochial vicar” and that the other…”
