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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.””
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Is this a joke?
This… given the topic, one is forced to ask, “Is this a joke?” JUST IN: #Vatican announces #PopeFrancis will meet with comedians from around the world on Friday, June 14. US comedians attending include Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jim Gaffigan, … Read More
The Beauty of Tradition
I warmly recommend that you savor a smartly written piece by Anthony Esolen at Crisis. It is a devastating critique of modernity’s moral vagueness. Some tastes… […] The vagueness is like a noxious spreading mist. When you don’t have a … Read More
“Heresy thrives on a combination of amnesia, anarchy and novelty.” ACTION ITEM! VIDEO!
I was given a manuscript of a new book by Bp. Schneider to look over. It is about heresies. Just as he put out a book about the truths of the Faith that are to be believe, now he has … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1042
Hey, vb*****@cox.net! My thank you email note was kicked back as undeliverable. New email? Let me know! Welcome registrant: michaeld16670 In the Norway Chess battle, yesterday the struggling world champ Ding Liren brought down Hikaru Nakamura, which helped Magnus stay … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can we eat meat today, Friday, Feast of the Sacred Heart or must we abstain?
People have asked about Friday abstinence from meat for today, Feast of the Sacred Heart. Canon 1251 of the Code of Canon Law for the Latin Church says: Can. 1251 Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined … Read More
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Acts of Consecration and of Reparation
Today, Feast of the Sacred Heart, would be a great day for the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart. Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon … Read More
INDULGENCE ALERT – Feast of the Sacred Heart
Today, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, the faithful can gain a plenary indulgence by the public recitation of Iesu dulcissime (Act of Reparation) (Ench. Indulg., al. conc., 3). All other recitations gain a partial indulgence. Priests and Bishops! Have … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1041 – Request for DIY help
Welcome registrant: Evan Landry 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 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1040
Yesterday in Norway, in Round 8, Magnus beat Pragg and retains the lead. Alas, Hikaru lost to Firouzja. Fabiano beat Ding. All the commentators are worried about Ding Liren. Some wondered if this wasn’t some sort of stratagem before having … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1039 – and a question
QUESTION for the readership: Does anyone out there have a WORTHPOINT membership? In Norway, Nakamura beat Magnus who flagged in armageddon and the leader gap has narrowed. Ding broke his losing streak by drawing against Pragg but lost in armageddon. … Read More
Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
