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Rob83 on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?The closest I have seen to this was a 1961 St Joseph continuous Sunday missal, but that missal is mostly...
TonyO on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?I agree with the above: excellent answer, Fr. Z. In addition to what was already said: typical libertarianism - because...
Semper Gumby on “Those who support Donald Trump should no longer be allowed to publish books or use the Internet or fly on airplanes.”Thanks Fr. Z. If I could continue the "local" theme. Idaho last June: "There’s at least a thousand armed citizens...
Patrick on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?There was a monthly publication several years ago called "Laudamus Te" that was like a Magnificat for the TLM. It...
Gerard Plourde on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?This is truly an excellent answer to a difficult question. You’ve put your finger directly the difficulty Libertarianism presents. You’ve...
Semper Gumby on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?Centesimus Annus 42.
Amateur Scholastic on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?The Encyclical Quanta Cura, which is infallible (see paragraph 6 of the document), would be worth reading. But I agree...
Semper Gumby on Daily Rome Shot 52Io Apro and Rick's Cafe: https://youtu.be/0bLFwh83vzQ (This clip is not on Rumble yet)
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?Something is tugging at me from within my lumber yard memory. I think someone out there is working on a...
Semper Gumby on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?Thanks Fr. Z, good question and reply. Your helpful "yes-no" reply echoes St. John Paul II in Centesimus Annus. Good...
Semper Gumby on Daily Rome Shot 52The Italians named a building after SecState Mike Pompeo, excellent. The "Io Apro" movement in Italy resists restaurant closings by...
ddhue on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I have a missal given to me by a dear friend. I am convinced it is because of that gift...
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Sportsfan on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?Those who are not prone to lose things have little sympathy for those of us that do.
kat on Question for readers: book searchI will check. Fr. Normandin (RIP) was my retreat master for my first and second retreats in high school.
WVC on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?One of the joys of a hand missal is those late Sundays in Epiphany and After Pentecost where trying to...
Suburbanbanshee on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?If you need musical resources, the "Simple English Propers" by Adam Bartlett is excellent, and you can find links to...
ThePapalCount on Daily Rome Shot 51FrZ another photo from historic and beautiful Rome. This photo is taken on the street behind Piazza Navona. Behind the...
Julia_Augusta on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I’ve had the Lasance missal for a few years. It’s small, portable but has tiny print. I use it not...
APX on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I inherited my grandma’s which was rather interesting because it came in a box, which had other interesting old time...
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OLDIE CHRISTMASCAzT 2019 31: Te Deum laudamus
A poignant “oldie” podcast, especially in reference to “illness”. Here is CHRISTMASCAzT 31, Tuesday in the Octave of Christmas, the 7th day after Christmas. We hear about the indulgences offered on this, the last day of the year, and also … Continue reading
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CHRISTMASCAzT 2020 27: “O marvelous night, this night of Bethlehem!”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 27, for Christmas. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · CHRISTMASCAzT 2020 27: “O marvelous night, this night of Bethlehem!” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you listened. … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 26: “The love with which you do it”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 26, for the Vigil of Christmas. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 26: “The love with which you do it" These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 25: “Pollution of the temple”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 24, for Tuesday in the 4th Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 25: “Pollution of the temple” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in … Continue reading
ADVENTCAzT 2020 24: “A form of avarice today consists in…”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 24, for Tuesday in the 4th Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 24: “A form of avarice today consists in…” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 22: “To sum up Advent…”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 21, for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 22: “To sum up Advent…” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 21: A resolution at the foot of the manger
Here is ADVENTCAzT 21, for Ember Saturday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 21: A resolution at the foot of the manger These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my … Continue reading
ADVENTCAzT 2020 20: Striking parallels between Mary and the ark of the covenant
Here is ADVENTCAzT 20, for Ember Friday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 20: Striking parallels between Mary and the ark of the covenant These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially … Continue reading
ADVENTCAzT 2020 19: “Come, to teach us the way of prudence!”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 19, for Thursday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 19: “Come, to teach us the way of prudence!" These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. … Continue reading
ADVENTCAzT 2020 18: “Fasting has ever been the bread of strength.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 18, for Ember Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 18: “Fasting has ever been the bread of strength." These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 17: “Be perfect.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 17, for Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 17: “Be perfect." These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 16: “What is ‘meekness’?”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 16, for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 16: “What is 'meekness'?" These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 15: “So many thousands are suffering. How can one then rejoice?”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 15, for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, “Gaudete!” Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · 15 Advent20 These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you listened. Today Pius Parsch … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 14: St John Paul II’s Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Here is ADVENTCAzT 14, for Saturday in the 2nd Week of Advent. It is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 14: St John Paul II's Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe These 5 … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 13: “Like a clean handle on a dirty bucket”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 13, for Friday in the 2nd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 13: “Like a clean handle on a dirty bucket” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 11: “Let us go back in imagination to the day we were baptized.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 11, for Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 11: “Let us go back in imagination to the day we were baptized.” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude … Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 06: “God walks into your soul with silent step.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 06, for Friday in the 1st Week of Advent.
These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you listened.
Today we hear about what will take place at the General Judgment. Fulton Sheen gives an insight into how God comes to us. Pius Parsch talks about our vocations. Continue reading
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 04: “Do Thou in Thy clemency withdraw the scourge of Thy wrath!”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 04, for Wednesday in the 1st Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 04: “Do Thou in Thy clemency withdraw the scourge of Thy wrath!” These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially … Continue reading
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