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Should the Bishops of the USA have us return to obligatory meatless Fridays during the whole year and not just during Lent?
- Yes, and I think this is very important. (81%, 15,546 Votes)
- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday of Advent – Gaudete
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this traditional 3rd Sunday of … Read More
My View For Awhile: back again – and a Rome Shot (1199)
From the presepio at SS. Trinità dei Pellegrini in Rome. The Pope stopped for a visit. For those of you in Columbia Heights, that’s was the Rome shot This is not from the presepio…. It was bracing cold for a … Read More
A few good causes for end of the year giving
At the end of a calendar year, good people like you readers are looking for good causes to support with their giving dollars. We can’t trust many organizations which have the world “Catholic” in their title. Off hand, I can … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1198 – I deny the premise
The angelic choir in the presepio at the great Ss. Trinità in Rome. THANK YOU to JM and Fr SZ for switching their donations to ZELLE. I hope soon to be able to add more ! UPDATE: Thanks MM for … Read More
Fishwrap and Pelosi. What a pair.
Fishwrap says that Pelosi appealed to Rome regarding Archbp. Cordileone’s application of can. 915 in her regard as a scandalous recalicitrant public supporter of abortion. Cordileone notified Pelosi in a public letter that stated: “You are not to present yourself … Read More
Face to face with Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Church, as God’s Subcreator, has given to the world two great gifts which reflect God’s love, truth and beauty. Art and Saints. In art, truth, beauty and love are manifested in the arrangement of matter or physical sound waves. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1197 – Another note to donors
Another angle from the wonderful nativity scene at The Parish™ in Rome, Santissima Trinità del Pellegrini. Terrific. A NOTE TO DONORS / BENEFACTORS: If you are using CONTINUE TO GIVE to send donations, please contact me. I really want to end my … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1196 – A note to donors
In Rome at The Parish™, the beautiful presepio has been set up. I would like to see it in person. It is without doubt one of the finest in Rome and it underscores also the history of the church and … Read More
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