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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
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Daily Rome Shot 1213 – sorry
A bunch of things piled up at the end of the old and the beginning of the new, and I’ve been a little depleted. I haven’t posted a wide variety of individual posts, but you can find variety in these … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1212
Meanwhile… Another example of the superiority of the TLM: there are no rubrics for the laity to follow; it is determined by custom built over hundreds of years, not bureaucratic top-down decisions. https://t.co/P3zLXzFQm0 — Eric Sammons (@EricRSammons) January 3, 2025 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1211
At The Parish™. Meanwhile… In churchy news, there is a piece at Crisis which deals with the aftermath of the recent “Eucharistic Revival” effort in these USA. HERE In my opinion, the ball was dropped. This is where the fumble … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1210 – and the winner… are…
Many thanks to KS for the items from my wishlist. I don’t have an email for you, alas. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked … Read More
Fr. Z’s Predictions for 2025
2025 Predictions 1) There will not be a papal conclave. 2) The USCCB will oppose deportations. 3) At least one SCOTUS justice will retire. 4) At least one Cardinal will be a source of major scandal. 5) Vatican finances will … Read More
Unboxing the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments
One of you dear readers sent me the new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments from my wish list. I am delighted with it. I spent some time last night exploring it. US HERE – UK HERE Your … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1209 – powerful
Two years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI passed away at 95. His final words, “Lord, I love you,” captured a life devoted to faith. Serving as Pope for 8 years before resigning in 2013, he spent his final days in … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1208 – Black Moon
HEY! au****.w****@erickson.com My thank you note to you was kicked back as undeliverable. New email? Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas (N.O. Holy Family) 2023
It’s the Sunday in the Octave of Christmas and, in the Novus Ordo, Feast of the Holy Family. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? Share the good stuff. Quite … Read More
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