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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s
This came to my email and I have to share it. Some of you have surely seen it already but repetita iuvant! I am reminded of what the ancient Roman Martial said: aestate pueri si valent, satis discunt. … if, … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Semper Paratus, TEOTWAWKI, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged Ides of October, Martial
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28 Comments
Daily Rome Shot 709: QGA
In chess news, the women are duking it out in St. Louis. I haven’t followed that one closely, since Norway is underway. In Norway, with black Fabi won a classical against Nodirbek. (I assume you all know their names by … Read More
There is hardly anything crueler that a priest can do than to leave people in doubt about the validity of their sacraments.
It is extremely VEXING to learn of priests who are so thick… so arrogant… that they can’t or won’t be exacting about the VALIDITY of sacraments. It isn’t hard. You “Say The Black and Do The Red” and you use valid matter. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 708: Dalmatic Bling Opportunity
During my recent Roman Sojourn I was shown at the parish some beautiful sets of tassels for dalmatics. Traditionally, the deacon(s) and subdeacon wear tassels on their dalmatics that descend from their shoulders and hang down their backs. Before I … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SESSIUNCULA, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged dalmatics
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ASK FATHER… ASK EVERYONE: Find recording of Archbp. Léonard imitating different regional Latin pronunciations
From a reader… QUAESITUM EST: A few years ago you posted a YouTube video (audio only) of Archbishop Léonard imitating the accents of various professors speaking Latin: https://zuhlsdorf.computer/2016/03/fun-with-latin-with-archbp-leonard/. It was hysterical! I actually shared it with students in my Latin oratory … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 707 and cool stuff
Photo by Claudius Unitrinus. It is the Feast of Trinity Sunday and the liturgical anniversary of my ordination in 1991. I am about to delve into a book with a unwieldy title, but not lacking in descriptive force: Illusions of Reform – … Read More
WDTPRS – Trinity Sunday: Are you beautiful at Mass?
At some point we wind up taking a stab at explaining the Trinity to someone. Results vary. Today, to get at the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, let’s use the final prayer at Holy Mass in the venerable, … Read More
REPOST ASK FATHER: How to make a “Trinitini” Martini for Trinity Sunday and avoid committing heresy?
Here’s an oldie but goodie. QUAESITUM EST: We are planning to have a special drink for the potluck to commemorate today’s Feast of the Trinity. We were planning to do a “Trinitini”, a Martini with three olives to represent the … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Trinity Sunday 2023
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? We can have an … Read More
ROME 06/3 Day… My View For Awhile: Brooklyn to SOCOM
I was not in Rome to see today’s sunrise at 0534. Instead, I was awake to see the sunrise in Brooklyn at 0526, though I admit I went back to sleep for a while. I’ll probably stay on my feet … Read More
