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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
- on You knew this had to happen: “If the traditionalist pilgrimage couldn’t have Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica because the Mass last year was “instrumentalized,” it follows…”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “I have a question. Did the Catholic Church use the terms rector or vicar before Vatican II. I always thought…”
- 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…”
- on You knew this had to happen: ““Gee, if all religions lead to the same place, and these ladies have a vocation to the priesthood, why don’t…”
- on You knew this had to happen: “Two blasts from the past: http://archive.wf-f.org/JFH-Schism.html https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/shape-schism-yet-to-come/”
- on ASK FATHER: Definition and the duties of a pastoral associate. : “When was the good old term “curate” abandoned?”
- on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Happy Birthday, Father! (Slightly belated,but still within the octave.)”
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1048
I must raise money so I can attend the conference for priests held by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (Scott Hahn). I’ve been to this conference in years past. They have been terrific, both for the content and … Read More
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It’s the Feast of the Dedication of my adoptive parish in Rome, Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Candles are lighted in the places where the walls were anointed with chrism and the church was, as in a baptism, named. The ceremony … Read More
More on Francis, “********” and seminaries
Recently, there was a hubbub over Francis’ using the Italian word “frociggione… faggotry” during a meeting with the Italian bishops. He said there was excessive faggotry. There was, of course, a media backlash. An Italian man wrote a teary letter … Read More
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Other people notice it as well… Built into the discreet ruins of the Baths of Agrippa (behind the Pantheon), a tiny Sanctuary of Our Lady. “He lifts to you, o Virgin/ chaste thoughts/ he who contemplates/ your mysteries/ and you, … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1045 – Wherein Fr. Z rants about confession times.
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 cost, you provide help for which … Read More
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Hey! p***.********@rocket.com! I was alerted that your email service is ending. New email? Please let me know. Welcome registrant: ad.nutum.meum On this date in 1889, the iconic, anti-Catholic statue of the heretic Giordano Bruno, burned at the stake in 1600, … Read More
WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: “As soldiers, traveling through enemy territory…” (NO and VO comparison)
In the older, traditional calendar of the Roman Rite, today is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. This is a yummy oration. Let’s have a taste. COLLECT (1962MR): Protector in te sperantium, Deus, sine quo nihil est validum, nihil sanctum: multiplica super nos … Read More
9 June: Bl Anna Maria Taigi – mystic, wife, mother
Today is the feast of Bl Anna Maria Taigi (+1837). Her tomb is in San Crisogono, just across the Tiber in Trastevere. She was a wifre and mother and then a tertiary of the Trinitarians. During her life she … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 10th Ordinary) 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 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More
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The vestition of new members of the Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents, which was founded by St. Philip Neri. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps … Read More
Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
