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on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “Right after the Vatican had T/C nailed to the doors of our churches (right over Luther’s Theses) here in Jacksonville,…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “Jon Patrick and Greg the Obscure: Yes, talk about interesting timing. Looks like the new bishop will be installed in…”
on Archd. Washington DC, can. 915, Pelosi, transparency: “I recently engaged a group that a couple of years ago couldn’t make a sentence without the word ‘transparency’. Until…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “I live in the Diocese of St Augustine and I can tell you that Bishop Estévez is neither a bad…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “St. Augustine will have a new bishop as of July. Perhaps a good holy Catholic one who will love all…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “The bad news for the Diocese is the SSPX just bought and is renovating the large and abandoned Holy Rosary…”
on Bishops with… wherewithal!… back up Archbp. Cordileone and can 915: “Of course Pelosi went to Holy Trinity- I attended Mass there once… and shook the dust from my sandals on…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “There is a delightful irony to #10’s use of the word “elements,” in that the text of the letter which…”
on Bishops with… wherewithal!… back up Archbp. Cordileone and can 915: “Archbishop Cordileone sent a longer letter to the priests of the archdiocese in which he pointed out the times he…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “This decree is dated 5/18/22. Today, I read that Bishop Estevez’s retirement was accepted yesterday, 5/23. Interesting timing, eh? And…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “Bishop Estevez issued this less than a week ago. His successor was announced today. It seems likely Bishop Estevez would…”
on Bishops with… wherewithal!… back up Archbp. Cordileone and can 915: “Three points: (1) we should add Pelosi to our prayers – she obviously needs it. (2) We should be very…”
on Archbp. applies can. 915 to Pelosi: until PUBLIC regret for supporting abortion, no Communion: “And….Archbishop Gregory is offering her Communion, clearly without taking much time to think it through. Regardless of the division in…”
on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “For our friends in Florida: https://fsspx.today/chapel/fl-jacksonville/info/”
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LENTCAzT 2022 – 46: Holy Saturday – “Burying is only a planting.”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: St. John Lateran for the Catechumens TODAY: Bl. Idelfonso Schuster on how our Lent is not nearly over yet. Fulton Sheen, once again – huge surprise – amazes. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 45: Good Friday – “I want to imitate Thee today…”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: St. John Lateran STATION: Holy Cross in Jerusalem Today, St. John Henry Newman remarks about a remarkable place. Fr. Troadec nails it. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 44: Maundy Thursday – “Agony”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. STATION: St. John Lateran Fulton Sheen talks about the Agony of the Garden. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 44: Maundy Thursday – "Agony"
LENTCAzT 2022 – 43: Spy Wednesday – “Help me not to recoil.”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: St. Peter in Chains (but earlier at the Lateran) STATION: St. Mary Major TODAY: Fr. Troadec coaches us up about how to bear our sufferings. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 42: Tuesday in Holy Week – “Satan must not be able to get hold of us…”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Sta Maria in Portico STATION: Sta Prisca TODAY: We hear about the original Gospel for this day before the Passion according to Mark was read. It concerns Mark … Read More
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LENTCAzT 2022 – 41: Monday Holy Week – “To lean upon God is to trust in His love.”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: S. Balbina STATION: S. Praxedes A lesson from Isaiah and comments from B. Idelfonso Schuster and an exciting taste of a new exciting recording which excites me. Fr. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 40: Palm Sunday – “Reign over my family and over all of society.”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Depends… but… Santa Maria “in turris” STATION: St. John Lateran Fr. Troadec speaks about Christ as our King, now reigning. B. Idelfonso Schuster sheds fascinating light on the … Read More
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LENTCAzT 2022 – 39: Saturday Passion Week (5th of Lent) – Red White Green Blue – Martyrdom and You
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. Collect Church: varia Station: St. John at the Latin Gate Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 39: Saturday Passion Week (5th of Lent) – Red White Green Blue … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 38: Friday Passiontide (5th Week of Lent) – Our Lady of Sorrows
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Ss. John and Paul STATION: Santo Stefano Rotondo Today Fr. Troadec unfolds the mystery of Mary’s offering of her Son. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 38: … Read More
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LENTCAzT 2022 – 37: Thursday Passiontide (5th Week) – “Much was forgiven her; therefore…”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Santa Maria in Via Lata STATION: Sant’Apollinare Fulton Sheen explains love and forgiveness. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 37: Thursday Passiontide (5th Week) – "Much was … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 36: Wednesday of Passiontide (5th Week of Lent – “Tested on the commandments”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: San Marco STATION: San Marcello al Corso Pius Parsch addresses the image of the Good Shepherd in today’s Mass in three angles. Also, on this day in the … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 35: Tuesday of Passiontide (5th Week of Lent – Accepting the Cross
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. STATION: Santa Maria in Via Lata Today Fr. Troadec talks about perseverance under pressure. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 35: Tuesday of Passiontide (5th Week of Lent … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – “God has not created man to stand alone.”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: San Giorgio STATION: San Crisogono Bl. Idelfonso Schuster points out something necessary. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – “God has not created … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 33: 1st Passion Sunday (5th of Lent) – “From this moment…”
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. STATION: St. Peter’s Basilica Today: Fr. Z muses. Fr. Patrick Troadec brings us into Passiontide. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 33: 1st Passion Sunday (5th of Lent) … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 32: Saturday 4th Week of Lent – Prayer of the heart
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Sant’Angelo in piscibus” STATION: San Nicola in carcere Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – 32: Saturday 4th Week of Lent – Prayer of the heart
LENTCAzT 2022 – 31: Friday 4th Week of Lent – There’s life and there’s real life.
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT CHURCH: San Vito “ad Macellam Liviae” STATION CHURCH: Sant’Eusebio TODAY: You find out who was a titular cardinal at San Vito, something I’m sure you’ve been wondering about. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 30: Thursday 4th Week of Lent – A spirit of prudent toleration.
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: San Quirico e Giulitta STATION: Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti TODAY: We visit the place where there was the first public refutation of Arianism. Also, Card. Schuster … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 29: Wednesday 4th Week of Lent – In mediana
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: St. Mennas STATION: St Paul’s outside the walls TODAY: We hear about this super important day in the journey of the ancient catechumens into the Church. St. Augustine … Read More
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LENTCAzT 2022 – 28: Tuesday 1st Week of Lent – Perseverance
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. Collect: Monastery of “Santa Maria Domnae Rosae” Station: San Lorenzo in Damaso Card. Bacci talks about resolving to stay with Jesus. Upload complete. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 … Read More
LENTCAzT 2022 – 27: Monday 4th Week of Lent – The biggest “if” in history.
Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: Santo Stefano Rotondo STATION: Saint Quatro Coronati Fr. Troadec lays a foundation for patience with a very important group of people. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · LENTCAzT 2022 – … Read More
