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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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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)
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
From a reader… to you other readers… “Thank you”
This is the sort of thing that makes my day… week… month… From a reader… my emphases. Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever, Amen! Greetings Fr. Zuhlsdorf, We would like to thank you for asking for prayers on behalf of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1191 – just another day with the Jesuits
Meanwhile, it’s just another day with the Jesuits of NYC. USA St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in New York has been criticised for this unusual Mass What are your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/VbBT48bQGX — Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) December 4, 2024 Welcome registrant: … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1190
Please remember me when Christmas shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for … Read More
Send 2024 CHRISTMAS CARDS to Fr. Z! – UPDATED (8 Jan 2025)
UPDATE 19 Jan ’25: Shelbyville, KY Las Vegas, NV Lake Charles, LA (health… yeah) Southwick, MA “Little Miss Virginia” Ave Maria, FL UPDATE 7 Jan ’25: Ashburn, VA (nice card from Silverstream) Bottesford, Leicestershire UPDATE 7 Jan ’25: I am … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 1189
In churchy news… We are all glad that Notre-Dame de Paris is open again and that the bells are ringing. But, that altar… and ambo… and… what the….?!? More expensive horrors for Notre Dame: chalices you can’t hold properly; ciboriums … Read More
Coincidence?
The Novus Notre Dame v. A freemasonic temple. What's the difference? pic.twitter.com/OSvsvq6CaR — Michael of Nineveh (@MichaelNineveh) December 1, 2024
Daily Rome Shot 1188 – TODAY ONLY 30%
Today only 30% off on wines from the Benedictine monks of Le Barroux. No code needed. It happens in the cart. Today only. Help the monks. ALSO at Remote Chess Academy (he has helped my game) there is up to … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1188 – Ecclesiastical EUTHANASIA!
Hey a******900@charter.net! Hey s*****41@nc.rr.com! My notes to you were kicked back. New email? Are you Christmas shopping? I like to get it done early so that I don’t have to think about it as Christmas draws near. Tonight I’ll be … Read More
The Advent Vespers Hymn – ‘Conditor alme siderum’ or ‘Creator alme siderum’
At Vespers during Advent we priests recite (or ought to) a hymn entitled Conditor alme siderum. This is perhaps from the late 6th or early 7th c. In Pope Urban VIII’s revision of the hymns of the Roman Breviary in … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 1187
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More
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