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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1568
Once a year, on the Feast of St. Frances of Rome, the convent she founded in the 15th c. is opened to the public. These rooms are painted with scenes from the life of the saint, so beloved by the … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 28: Tuesday 4th Week in Lent – Mass and Cross
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about San Lorenzo in Damaso, the Roman Station. Fulton Sheen aligns moments of the Mass with Christ’s Sacrifice on the Cross. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE This … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1567 – It was worse than we thought
The chapel of an old Roman family in the Palazzo Massimo. It has the status of a church. The Palazzo is open once a year on the anniversary of a miracle worked by St. Philip Neri: he raised the Prince’s … Read More
Such wealth and depth we have in the traditional Roman Rite
Before Lent was lengthened, yesterday, Laetare Sunday, was the mid-point of Lent. Another nickname for the 4th Sunday in Lent is “Mediana“. In this week the fast, but not abstinence, was somewhat relaxed as a kind of refresher before Passiontide. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 27: Monday 4th Week in Lent – The truth and you
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santi Quatro Coronati, the Roman Station. Joseph Ratzinger delivers insights about the truth and union with the Church. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Laetare Sunday, 4th in/of Lent 2026
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 Laetare Sunday the 4th in … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 26: Laetare Sunday, 4th in Lent – The goal
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, the Roman Station. Fr. Troadec delves into this point in Lent. Card. Bacci says prayer is the key to Heaven. He … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1566
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
LENTCAzT 2026 – 25: Saturday 3rd Week in Lent – The spirit of prayer
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santa Susanna, the Roman Station. Card. Bacci addresses the “spirit of prayer” which can transform our daily life itself into prayer. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
LENTCAzT 2026 – 24: Friday 3rd Week in Lent – Evangelize with our lives
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Sts. San Lorenzo in Lucina, the Roman Station. Fr. Troadec talks about how to evangelize with our lives. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
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