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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
A new/old book about Martin Luther
Having started out Lutheran-ish, the figure of Martin Luther has been of occasional interest for me. I recall rather hagiographical descriptions from my youth which were subsequently corrected sharply by other, more objective (and some not so objective) accounts. An … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 12th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 19th) 2024
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 12th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More
VIDEO: Oxford Emeritus Professor of Mathematics John Lennox gave a public lecture about belief in God
Oxford Emeritus Professor of Mathematics John Lennox is a Christian apologist. He gave a talk about belief in God in a public lecture at Oxford Union.
Daily Rome Shot 1094
Thank you, Lord, for this day. Welcome Registrant: BigMac715 White to move and mate in 3. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, drop me a line. … Read More
The Tears of St. Lawrence 2024, the Perseid meteors. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
Perseid meteors started in mid-July but they will peak on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. Why Perseids? If you trace the meteors backwards, it looks like they are shooting out of the constellation Perseus. Otherwise, we call … Read More
9 August: Today to observe St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) or Vigil of St. Lawrence? A quandary with comments.
Since I am “on the road” I do not have all the accoutrement one might desire for vesting according to the liturgical calendar. Of course white can substitute other colors in a pinch. Today in the Vetus Ordo being the … Read More
Daily (not) Rome Shot 1093
In chessy news, Magnus Carlsen defeated Arjun Ergaisi and qualified for the Speed Chess Championship finals In Paris. He will play – online, not OTB – the unlikeable Hans Niemann in semis. I wonder if anyone will pay attention. (/irony) … Read More
Daily (not this time) Rome Shots 1092
The tomb of St. Matthew in Salerno. Welcome new registrant: AgapeLove I have been on the road, travelling to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin. Card. Burke says hi! Meanwhile, in chessy news, I regret the the … Read More
VIDEO: A message of encouragement from Card. Burke to Fr. Z’s readers with an invitation
Card. Burke was kind enough to record a message to you, my readers. He also extends an invitation which I hope you will take both to heart and to action. HERE
5 August: Our Lady of the Snows
In Rome on 5 August 358, there was a miraculous snow fall to indicate the location of the Basilica to be built in honor of the mother of God. On the anniversary, white rose petals fall from the ceiling of … Read More
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