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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1032
Norway Chess is underway, men and women (separate). I think all the men’s classical games drew and winners for the round were determined by armageddon. Hence, Hikaru beat Fabi, Prag beat Firouzja (yay!) and Magnus beat Ding. The Magnus Ding … Read More
“I’m not voting, but I’d have to abandon you this once.”
As a friend wrote to me today: “I’m not voting, but I’d have to abandon you this once.” It’s hard to disagree! ??? ????? ??? ?? ????? ???????? ???????. #????? Quarter-final 1/4. More details in https://t.co/RbvnhWnVes ?????? ???? ?????????, ??? … Read More
Francis to Italian bishops: excessive “f******y” in certain Italian seminaries
I was sent a piece from the Italian news agency ANSA about an address Francis gave to the Italian bishops, whose plenary is at this time of year. My contacts in Italy say the press is going bananas over this. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-05- 27 – De Trinitate
27 May 2024 Dear Diary, Like last year, I preached at ST*. After all, I’m the bishop, right? I used some of the same ideas as last year, and the year before that and the year before that going all … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1031
From a friend in Rome today. Tripled pawns and down a piece in this composed puzzle. Black’s pieces are stuck. But not for long. White to move and force mate in 5. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the … Read More
Memorial Day and Chaplains
It is fitting to honor those who served in the armed forces and who gave their lives. Today I especially have in mind fallen military chaplains. Here is just one example of service and valor for love of God, neighbor … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Help the distribution of a beautiful TLM book at the exorbitantly expensive Eucharistic Congress ¡Hagan lío!
You may know the STUNNING book from St. Augustine Academy Press, Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass. HERE The creators of this book had it translated into several language and were distributing it outside of the … Read More
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WDTPRS: (1962MR) Mass Prayers “Pro seipso sacerdote – For the priest himself”
This time of year many new priests are being ordained and, consequently, many priests observe their own anniversaries. In the traditional, Vetus Ordo of the Roman Rite a priest can add orations for himself, Pro seipso sacerdote, on the anniversary … Read More
26 May 1991: 33rd anniversary of ordination – Trinity Sunday and St. Philip Neri
Many priests observe the anniversary of their ordination at this time of year. It is a common time for ordinations, probably because Ember Days were common times for ordinations and Ember Days fall during the Pentecost Octave. It is my … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Trinity Sunday 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 Trinity Sunday? Tell about attendance … Read More
Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
