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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday after Easter (Vetus Ordo): Be distinguished by your profession of Christ!
In the midst of chaos, we need to bring our minds to work at hand, our work of sacred liturgy, the renewal of which is our only hope for true revitalization of the Church. This Sunday’s Collect survived the knives … Read More
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“you must not remember your forefathers…” Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I ran into a notable quote today at one of my daily stops, the estimable Laudator. The quote is from the work On the False (or Dishonest) Embassy by the ancient Athenian orator Demosthenes (+384 BC). The context is the negotiation of the … Read More
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ROME 24/4– Day 29: home stretch
The sun rose upon Rome at 06:23 and it will sink beyond sight at 19:57. The Ave Maria should ring at 20:15. Last night I heard some bell ring a couple time again just before 8. But nothing special chimed … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news
“When,” you ask, “did the sun rise in Rome today? I respond: “06:24.” “And when will it set?” “19:56. “Did you hear the Ave Maria Bell last night at 20:15?” “No. I was distracted by a roasted chicken.” Welcome registrant: … Read More
Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday after Easter – traditional Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH! – Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!
On this Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter, many who use the traditional calendar will opt to celebrate St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. This was/is a moveable feast. The Mass formulary is essentially preserved, mutatis mutandis, in the … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 27: a stroll and a sandwich
Sunrise in Rome was at 06:26. Sunset in a few minutes is at 19:55. Tonight the Ave Maria switches to 20:15. I shall listen accordingly for the phantom Ave Maria Bell… perhaps really an echo breaking through multi-universe barriers sent … Read More
Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…
I saw a piece at the Baltimore Sun which says that the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be the 30th diocese to declare bankruptcy. They will close parishes. What will be left? 21 of 61. Meanwhile, there is an FSSP parish … Read More
Card. Sarah: “Many Western prelates are tetanized… the dream of being loved by the world”
At Crux there is an account of an address that Robert Card. Sarah gave to the Bishops Conference of Cameroon. Some tastes with my emphases and comments… “Many Western prelates are tetanized* by the idea of opposing the world. They … Read More
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ROME 24/4– Day 25 & 6: Little dog and little boy
The Roman sun came to view at 06:27. It will obscure itself at 19:54. The Ave Maria should change tonight to 20:15. I am eager to listen for what may be an Ave Maria bell nearby. I needed a down … Read More
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