Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

News of the Church 09 – 12 February 2024

Welcome to the 9th edition of News of the Church. It’s 12 February 2024 and it is a Monday, the the day after Quinquagesima Sunday and two days before Ash Wednesday. Some time ago, I saw a movie called News … Read More

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19 FEB ’24:  UPDATE –  Right now this BREVIARY project is ON HOLD until we catch up and then recheck how many are left. DO NOT SEND INQUIRIES until I am sure what’s going on. I still have some beautiful … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 940

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Fr. Z on Super Bowl

First, I did not watch the game. I was with a priest friend for supper and he – like I – were not all that interested. However, I am aware that the KC Chiefs kicker, scored a record length field … Read More

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WDTPRS – 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time: “kissing the porch”

For this Ordinary Form calendar Sunday, we have reached the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In the Extraordinary Form this Sunday is the sober but helpful, purple-draped pre-Lenten Quinquagesima Sunday.  The calendar is helping those who follow the TLM to … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 939 – FORTY HOURS

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WDTPRS – Quinquagesima Sunday: Prepare for BATTLE!

In our traditional Roman calendar, Sunday is Quinquagesima, Latin for the symbolic “Fiftieth” day before Easter.  This is one of the pre-Lenten Sundays which prepare us for the discipline of Lent. The priest’s vestments are purple. No Gloria.  No Alleluia. The prayers … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 938

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Youse lookin’ at me?!?

Not many weeks ago was the Feast of St. Lucy. Few days ago was the Feast of St. Agatha. Yesterday I posted some great pics of the celebration for her in Catania.   Today is the Feast of St. Apollonia. Here … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 936 – CATANIA!

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