Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Z is the guy who runs this blog. o{]:¬)

WDTPRS – Palm Sunday: transforming example

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.  The Sacred Triduum (triduum from tres dies – “three day space”) were once days of obligation when people were freed from servile work so that they could attend the liturgies, once celebrated … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 3: Buttery Blossoms

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ROME 24/3– Day 2: Quiet, sort of, Stations and meals

In Rome the sunrise was at 06:07 and it set at 18:27. The Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 18:45 in this cycle. But it won’t. Too bad. We need more Ave Maria bells and less … whatever it … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 1: A casa

The 1st day of my Roman Sojourn.  This morning the sun rose at 06:09 and it is set at  18:26.  Still “daylight saving” here.  The Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 18:45. WELCOME REGISTRANT: Patrick508 The airport was empty … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 969 – On the road again

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19 March – Feast of ST. JOSEPH! – Hope of the sick,  Patron of the dying,  Terror of demons,  Protector of Holy Church! 

Glorious St. Joseph. Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church,  In Rome today you eat Bigne di San Giuseppe. Back in 2009 I made a PODCAzT – FIFTEEN YEARS AGO?!? – about the … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 968 and My View For Awhile

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DAILY ROME SHOT 967 – And a video with a heck of a lot of common sense

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An eerie 1968 NBC documentary VIDEO: “The New American Catholic”. Fr. Z comments and reminisces about many things.

I spotted a video on Twitter/X. But first…  let me help you get into the mood. Now that that’s in your head…. The video I spotted is a 1968 documentary from NBC “The New American Catholic”. The Masses you see … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 1st Passion Sunday (5th Lent) 2024 and a POLL about veiled images

Let’s start with a poll, posted yesterday. What did you see in your parish?   Let’s have a poll.  Anyone can vote, but only registered users can comment.  Please use the combox.  You may also send or post photos of … Read More

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