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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
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Coal miners used to form study groups to read Gibbon & Thucydides. Lincoln and Douglas delivered speeches that lasted three hours with no pauses. C. S. Lewis, like many kids of his era, read Paradise Lost at age nine and … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / Corpus Christi 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 the this Sunday? Probably Corpus … Read More
News of the Church 16 – 22 June 2025
Welcome to the 16th edition of News of the Church. It’s 22 June 2025 and it is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost although in most places people are celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi. It’s wonderful to see the practices … Read More
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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-15-25 – Parish Festival
June 15th 2025 Dear Diary, Today was the summer parish festival at St Polycarp or as I call it the Deep Fried Fest. Fr. Gilbert got us turned around on a back road after hitting a detour near Pine City … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1377 – Is this true?
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
Wrapping it up at Fishwrap?
I don’t often mention the Fishwrap these days… how long ago was it that I started with that nickname?… because of their wearying lack of relevance. However, I saw this: Looks like National “Catholic” Reporter is in financial dire straits. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1376
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
New recording from the London Oratory Schola boys choir – Terrific!
I was contacted by the director of the boys choir of the London Oratory. They have made wonderful recordings, discs/downloads, in the past. The present is no exception. There is a new collection available for pre-order: Sacred Treasures of Rome … Read More
19 June 325 – Adoption of the Nicene Creed
On this day, 19 June 325, exactly 1700 years ago, it is thought that the Council of Nicea adopted the original Nicene Creed. It would be amended in 381 by the Council of Constantinople. This creed was adopted to combat … Read More
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happymom on ASK FATHER: For Benediction why the humeral veil?: “This gorgeous post deserves a gold star!”
