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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
What kind of man do you have to be to loathe St Carol Acutis?
I am not much into the veneration of now St. Carlo Acutis. Not my age group, I guess. However, when I see the videos and photos of the crowds of people who do venerate him, I cannot deny that there … Read More
Posted in Pò sì jiù, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, You must be joking!
Tagged Andrea Grillo
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The Blessed Virgin compared to the Air we Breathe
Fr. Hopkins (a Jesuit!) wrote this as a May offering for Mary in 1883, but I think it fits well today, the Feast of the Nativity of Mary… or any other Marian Feast! We cannot tire of honoring her in … Read More
News of the Church 18 – 7 September 2025
Welcome to the 18th edition of News of the Church. It’s 7 September 2025 and it is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. A couple years ago, I saw a movie called News of the World with Tom Hanks. He plays … Read More
Pontifical Mass at St. Peter’s renewed for Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2025
Here’s some good news. JUST IN: Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a Pontifical High Mass in the Old Rite in St. Peter’s Basilica during the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage in Rome this October 24–26. The Mass will be offered at the … Read More
Tonight (Sept. 7–8, 2025), the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow for a total lunar eclipse — creating a dramatic ‘blood moon’.
From Space.com Tonight (Sept. 7–8, 2025), the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow for a total lunar eclipse — creating a dramatic ‘blood moon’. It’s completely safe to watch with the naked eye; no filters or glasses are needed. All … Read More
Posted in Look! Up in the sky!
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8 September – Feast of the Nativity of Mary and a “flash of anamnesis”
The Nativity of Mary, which we celebrate on 8 September – let’s get out ahead of it this time – is older than the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was precisely nine months ago. Stop for a moment. Consider … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Solitary Boast, WDTPRS
Tagged Nativity of Mary, We Are Our Rites
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Daily Rome Shot 1424
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US 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 provide help for which … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 13th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 23rd) 2025
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 this 13th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More
A picture is worth a thousand words: An image from the Jesuit fueled (alphabet soup disordered) Jubilee visit to St. Peter’s Basilica
Today’s Mass, Votive of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is for the intentions of her Immaculate Heart… which includes REPARATION. The Remnant posted these photos from St. Peter’s this morning of the LGBT procession into Rome. Note the demonic claws … Read More
5 September – St. Teresa of Calcutta
I should probably have posted this a couple days ago so that priests could have the texts. Today is the Feast of St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta. For those who say the Vetus Ordo, it is possible to celebrate her … Read More
