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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
ROME 24/4– Day 32 (-9): Happy Birthday Rome!
Sunrise today was at 06:18 and it set a few minutes ago at 20:00. The Ave Maria Bells is slated to chime at 20:15. Today, in the reckoning of St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church (+1109). Today is … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday after Easter (N.O. 4th of Easter) 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 the 3rd Sunday Sunday after … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 31 (-10): The Parish™…. what’s next?
This beautiful sunny yet cool Roman day started by the sun’s rising at 06:19 and it will end at 19:59. The Ave Maria (which you know all about now) is at 20:15. This is the 111st day of the year. … Read More
WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo) – Mighty humble Shepherd, humble mighty flock
FORWARD: If you are a sheep who has strayed, come back now to His fold, Holy Catholic Church. GO TO CONFESSION! Coming up this Sunday in the Novus Ordo is the 4th Sunday of Easter, when the Gospel is from … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 30: Let there be LIGHT!
This morning the sun came up at 06:21. This evening the sun will set at 19:58. The days are getting longer and more beautiful and I am starting to think about leaving. *sigh* Thank you, Lord, for this day. Thank … Read More
ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Finally I got my first Latin Mass and it was wonderful. I want more more more and I can’t understand why the Pope doesn’t want us to have it. I know he doesn’t like things he … Read More
WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday after Easter (Vetus Ordo): Be distinguished by your profession of Christ!
In the midst of chaos, we need to bring our minds to work at hand, our work of sacred liturgy, the renewal of which is our only hope for true revitalization of the Church. This Sunday’s Collect survived the knives … Read More
“you must not remember your forefathers…” Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I ran into a notable quote today at one of my daily stops, the estimable Laudator. The quote is from the work On the False (or Dishonest) Embassy by the ancient Athenian orator Demosthenes (+384 BC). The context is the negotiation of the … Read More
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ROME 24/4– Day 29: home stretch
The sun rose upon Rome at 06:23 and it will sink beyond sight at 19:57. The Ave Maria should ring at 20:15. Last night I heard some bell ring a couple time again just before 8. But nothing special chimed … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news
“When,” you ask, “did the sun rise in Rome today? I respond: “06:24.” “And when will it set?” “19:56. “Did you hear the Ave Maria Bell last night at 20:15?” “No. I was distracted by a roasted chicken.” Welcome registrant: … Read More
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