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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1117 – A *POLL* about 2026-27: “Sorry… my bad. It is indeed SIX. 1. Rh8+! Kxh8 2. Qh2+ Kg8 3. Qh7+ Kf8 4. Qh8+ Ke7 5.…”
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
A prayer to prepare for #SolarEclipse2017
It occurred to me that we might ask God for specialized help today. Almighty eternal God, who by Thy Word created the cosmos and set in motion all that has being, should it be pleasing to Thee, for the sake … Read More
A different “Game Of Thrones” opener
On another note, this is amusing. The Roman version of the opening sequence of Game of Thrones (which I think pretty much everyone on the planet watches).
The Atlantic: the Eclipse is racist
The Atlantic is pretty much a joke. However, they take themselves seriously. This story seems… seems… not to be an intentional joke. Read and be amazed. It exemplifies the Left. You can’t make this up. From Daily Caller: The … Read More
Getting up to date in Kansas City
This morning I had Holy Mass at St. Philippine Duschesne which is run by the FSSP. I thought it was to be a Sung Mass, but it turned out to be Solemn, which was a treat. Here are a few … Read More
Peters on Nichols
The distinguished theologian Fr. Aidan Nichols, OP, recently gave a talk to a group of Anglican and Orthodox (both of whom are not yet in union with the Pope of Rome) about what might be done in view of the … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
It’s the 11th Sunday after Pentecost or else the 20th Ordinary Sunday. Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard during the Holy Mass in fulfillment your of Sunday Obligation? Let us know. For my part, later this … Read More
My View For Awhile: Here goes the Sun Edition
I’m on my way to the path of the much anticipated shadow of your planet’s largest satellite. There is a lovely sight in the sky this morning directly in the East. The Moon has lots of Earthshine and Venus … Read More
Vandalism of statues expands. What next?
Nitwits in California vandalized a statue of Bl. Junipero Serra. HERE Nitwits in New Orleans vandalized a statue of – get this – St. Joan of Arc! It was spray painted with “Tear it down!” HERE The idiots thought it was … Read More
Fr Aidan Nichols: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ has led to an “extremely grave” situation
When Fr. Aidan Nichols, OP, has an opinion, it’s a good idea to pay attention. Fr. Nichols is concerned about what is happening because of Amoris laetitia. From the Catholic Herald: Leading theologian: change canon law to correct papal errors Fr … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Daily Rome Shot 1117 – A *POLL* about 2026-27: “Sorry… my bad. It is indeed SIX. 1. Rh8+! Kxh8 2. Qh2+ Kg8 3. Qh7+ Kf8 4. Qh8+ Ke7 5.…”
