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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 327
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Personal, home, cyber security and YOU
I have written many times about preparedness for emergencies, having a plan that your loved ones understand for various scenarios. I have written many times about situational awareness and having gamed our in your head various possibilities in the case … Read More
Posted in Semper Paratus, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged cybersecurity, hackers, preparedness
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13 Comments
UPDATE From Fr. Christensen, warrior priest against ALS – READ and PRAY
From Fr. Dana’s blog… Our Lady of Loretto The very icon that Fr. Dana Ambrose took to the hospital. I haven’t posted since my extended stay in the hospital, more on that later. What I wanted to do today is … Read More
The Anti-Catholic Pogrom continues” Today… in Rome itself
I was informed that Rome had more bad news for us all… I include those who are dedicated to the Novus Ordo. Remember… Novus Ordo fans! Hurt one, all are wounded. You are wounded by the persecution of those who … Read More
ASK FATHER: If I’m aware of mortal sin, can I receive Communion if I intend to go to confession later?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My uncle wants to become Catholic and ive been taking him to RCIA classes. The priest is a great guy but said you can receive the Eucharist if you intend to confess after mass. I know … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law
Tagged can.916, Communion
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Marvelous piece about the Benedictine nuns at Gower Abbey and their new chant recording
The wonderful Benedictine nuns of Gower Abbey in Missouri, who were the victims of drive by shootings a while ago, who are award winning recording artists, have a new disc of sacred music coming out in honor of Christ the … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Women Religious
Tagged Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles, Gower Abbey
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Daily Rome Shot 326
Help the Benedictines of Norcia build their monastery!
Two fascinating posts about liturgy, inculturation, papal ceremony. Wherein Fr. Z rants with the help of the Blessed Apostle Paul.
I direct the readership’s attention to two brilliant posts by Shawn Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal. The first presents music from the 19th c. for the Requiem Mass – appropriate for November – in the Mohawk and Algonquin language. Jesuit … Read More
Greg Hlatky on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: ““By pursuing perfection we will achieve excellence.” – Vince Lombardi”
