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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
O sol salútis, íntimis – a look into the Lenten hymn for Lauds
On occasion I have drilled into hymns from the Roman Breviary, some of which remained in the “Novus Ordo” Liturgy of the Hours more or less the same. Today, perhaps because there is a mockingbird outside going through its repertoire, … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1268
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Purim 2025 and a Blood Moon Eclipse
The Jewish holiday of Purim is from the evening of Thursday 13 March through 14 March 14th. It commemorates the Jewish people’s deliverance from a plot to destroy them in ancient Persia. On Thursday night there is to be a … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1267
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Daily Rome Shot 1266
On one day of the year, 9 March, the Feast of St Frances of Rome, the Benedictine sisters (founded by Francesca) allow people into the convent to see her rooms, etc. Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. My tech continues … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 1st Sunday of Lent 2025
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 1st Sunday of Lent in the Novus Ordo and in the Vetus Ordo. Surprisingly, the experts of the Consilium … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1265
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Lent brings an old Roman tradition for Mass: the Oratio super populum… the Prayer over the people
The Oratio super populum… the Prayer over the people at the end of Mass was reintroduced in the Latin edition of the 2002 Missale Romanum. It never left the Vetus Ordo. With the new 2011 English translation we’ve had this … Read More
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“Ministerial Miranda”? Another attack on the Seal of Confession on priests… and on YOU.
Most American and many illegals know a little about the Miranda Warning, sort of. In short, it is a notification given to “suspects” advising them of their right to silence and protection from self-incrimination and legal representation. There was a … Read More
