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The "sign of peace" during Mass in the Ordinary Form...
- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 Votes)
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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
Daily Rome Shot 1514
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am grateful. TODAY’S WORDLE: 4 Magnus Carlson … Read More
St. David: Musical Poet King, Prophet, Progenitor of Christ
Holy Church considers many Old Testament figures to be saints. Today when you open your trusty copy of the 2005 Martyrologium Romanum you will find, just below the St. Thomas Becket, this interesting entry: 2. Commemoratio sancti David, regis et … Read More
CHRISTMASCAzT 2025 – 30 – St. Thomas Becket – Wherein Fr. Z rants
A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for the Octave of Christmas. I rant for a while about St. Thomas of Canterbury, and Church and State and … shepherds. Yesterday’s podcast HERE.
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CHRISTMASCAzT 2025 – 29 – Six Thrones
A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for the Octave of Christmas. Pius Parsch talks about the six throne of Jesus. Dom Prosper Guéranger on the wonder of adoption. At the end, a taste of the heartrending Coventry Carol in … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Sunday in the Octave of Christmas
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 Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday … Read More
IMPORTANT ASK FATHER: Blessing wine on 27 December – St. John’s Day… or “another beverage”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: You usually give your readership an annual reminder for the blessing of wine on St. John’s Day. The Rituale says “Benedicere… hunc calicem vini et CUJUSLIBET POTUS”- so presumably any hard beverage could be blessed with … Read More
CHRISTMASCAzT 2025 – 28 – St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for the Octave of Christmas. About the Beloved Disciple from Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: a seven week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation. John received three … Read More
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A change of pace. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am grateful. And … Read More
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