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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “cathgrl: This almost reads like… It does, doesn’t it? First, he himself wrote that it was “a very brief reference…”
- on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “This almost reads like the new archbishop wasn’t planning on having TLM in regional locations until the social media firestorm.”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 9-10: Holy Thursday – Good Friday: “Yesterday afternoon we attended the Good Friday liturgy which was done according to pre 1955 as was our entire Holy…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “I noted our traditional leaning pastor delegated that part of the Mass to the priest who was concelebrating.”
- on ROME 25/4– Day 9-10: Holy Thursday – Good Friday: “a lack of parking, snow, and a biting wind discouraged me from attending the Cathedral. i went with plan b…”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “Since I’ve taken advantage of several recipes from this blog I suppose it’s only right if I share one myself……”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “The current particular law of the UGCC reads as follows. (This is an unofficial translation from the Ukrainian) 1. A…”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “We’re pairing those lentils with homemade “sourdough Sicilian” pizza tonight. Have a blessed Easter and thanks for the tip.”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “FYI – the link to your store at cafepress.com does not appear to work anymore.”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Our 70 year old auxiliary Bishop did the foot washing and ripped through them all in 5 minutes. That’s how…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “At our Vetus Ordo Mass (pre 1955) Father asked us to meditate on the Gospel of John chapters 12 through…”
- on LENTCAzT 2025 – 45: Good Friday: “Would it be possible, please, Father, to have put up on the blog at some point some close-up photos of…”
- on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “Maybe I missed it, but I don’t think there was any attempt to justify this decision, other than a fairly…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Our pastor washes the feet of the 12 most senior/accomplished altar servers each year. The chance to be chosen leads…”
- on Holy Thursday Plenary Indulgence: ““This year the words of O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum ergo have completely changed ” Excuse me?!?!?”
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Tag Archives: LENTCAzT
LENTCAzT 2025 – 46: Holy Saturday
Since there was no Mass on Holy Saturday, there was no ancient Roman Station. However, for the Vigil the catechumens were at the Lateran Baptistry. Today Scott Hahn talks about how God the Father provided and provides for his children. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 45: Good Friday
Today’s Roman Station is Santa Croce in Gerusalemme where the relics of the Passion are venerated on soil brought from Calvary. Scott Hahn speaks about the “once for all” sacrifice which Christ perpetually offers the Father in Heaven and which … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 44: Holy Thursday
Today the Roman Station should be St. John Lateran for the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Last Supper. Today we hear more from Scott Hahn about John 6 and the Passover Sacrifice. The text I used was a … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 43: Spy Wednesday in Holy Week
Today’s Roman Station is St. Mary Major. Scott Hahn reflects on the 4th Cup of wine, which Jesus did NOT drink at the Last Supper, but rather on the Cross, completing the Last Supper. The text I used was a … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 42: Tuesday in Holy Week
The Roman Station is Santa Prisca on the Aventine Hill. The identity of St Prisca is uncertain. One tradition claims that she is identical with Priscilla, who is mentioned in the New Testament. Cardinal Bacci reflects on the change from … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 41: Monday in Holy Week
Today’s Roman Station is at Santa Prassede. Fr. Parsch explains our Mary-soul and our Judas-soul.
LENTCAzT 2025 – 40: Palm Sunday – Not mere memories of past events
Holy Week begins. The Roman Station is at Rome’s cathedral St. John Lateran. Fr. Parsch, wisely, makes a point I’ve been making for years: our liturgical rites are not mere memories of past events. They make us present to the … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 39: Saturday in Passiontide – Red, Green, White martyrdoms
The Roman Station is St. John at the Latin Gate. St. John the Apostle and Evangelist is celebrated as a martyr, though he lived to old age. We hear about the different kinds of martyrdom, red, white and blue/green. Card. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 38: Friday in Passiontide –
Today’s Station is Santo Stefano Rotondo. We are one week from Good Friday. It is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
LENTCAzT 2025 – 37: Thursday in Passiontide – The counterpart to the Prodigal Son
The Roman Station is Sant’Apollinare alle Terme Neroniane-Alessandrine close to the famed P.za Navona. Last year we heard from Pope Benedict XVI about St. Benedict on his feast. This year Fr. Troadec brings alive the Gospel of the Mass in … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 36: Wednesday in Passiontide – Two camps
Today’s Roman Station is San Marcello. Fr. Troadec talks about Jesus’ divinity claims. The world is divided in two camps.
LENTCAzT 2025 – 35: Tuesday in Passiontide – Self-sacrifice
Today’s Roman Station is Santa Maria in Via Lata, where Paul was imprisoned. Fr. Troadec talks about Jesus choosing self-sacrifice.
LENTCAzT 2025 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – How much should we care about the Roman Church?
Today the Roman Station is at San Crisogono. Bl. Ildefonso Schuster speaks about the prayers of the Mass.
LENTCAzT 2025 – 33: Passion Sunday (5th) – “The history of salvation is gathered in the Cross”
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. The Roman Station is St. Peter’s in the Vatican. Fr. Troadec introduces us to Passiontide. https://castopod.zuhlsdorf.computer/@wdtprs/episodes/lentcazt-2025-33-passion-sunday-5th-the-history-of-salvation-is-gathered-in-the-cross/embed This is not to be missed. Tenebrae at Ephesus US HERE – UK HERE These … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 32: Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent – What shall we give back?
The Roman Station is San Nicola in Carcere. Fr. Troadec gives us perspective on what the Lord has done for us. The wonderful Benedictines of Gower Abbey at the opening sing the Stabat Mater. HERE
LENTCAzT 2025 – 31: Friday of the 4th Week of Lent – Preparing for a good death
Today’s Roman Station is Sant’Eusebio. We have an important reflection from Fr. Troadec about what true life is (hint: it isn’t this earthly life) and how to attain it. That’s means dying… dying well. HERE
LENTCAzT 2025 – 30: Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent – God hath visited His people.
The Roman Station today is Santi Silvestro e Martino ai monti. Fr. Troadec delves into the symbolism of the raising of the son of the Widow of Naim. Today’s Mass readings and tomorrow’s are a pair of cufflinks aimed at … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 29: Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent – Exorcisms and mud
The Roman Station is St. Paul’s outside-the-walls. We hear about what happened at this midpoint in the ancient (shorter) Lent. The catechumens underwent exorcisms and learned the Creed and Our Father. Fr. Troadec reflects on the mud Christ used in … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 28: Tuesday 4th Week of Lent – Living in God’s presence
The Roman Station today is San Lorenzo in Damaso, where the Church’s three highest tribunals are located. Fulton Sheen gives us a pep talk. Card. Bacci tackles an important aspect of the spiritual life. HERE
LENTCAzT 2025 – 27: Monday 4th Week of Lent – If Christ suffered, then…
The Roman Station is Santi Quattro Coronati. Last year on this day we heard from Fr. Troadec. This year Fr. Parsch affirms something important for the life of the individual but also of the Church. “Through the centuries the Church … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “cathgrl: This almost reads like… It does, doesn’t it? First, he himself wrote that it was “a very brief reference…”
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