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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Pres. Trump’s Message on Holy Week, 2025
This has been out a day. Since we are in Holy Week, it seems appropriate to post it. I note in particular the references to the Triduum and “Mass of the Lord’s Supper” and Vigil. This is a decidedly Catholic … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 6: Scirocco (Important)
I was up and around before sunrise at 6:29 and by 19:52 sunset is long in the rear view mirror. The Ave Maria is still slated int he 20:00 slot. It it Holy Monday. Mercifully short readings today, but profound. … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 5: Palm Sunday
In the scheme of things, daybreak was at 06:31. The scheme lead to sunset a little while ago at 1951. The Ave Maria ought to ring at 20:00. The Moon was Full at 02:22. You know what that means. The … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 4: Mozzarella
It was 6:04 when the sun rose here. I beat it by a few minutes. It was 19:50 when it set. I was by that time home and getting supper together. The Roman Station is St. John at the Latin … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 3: Water-sellers
At 06:34 the sun rose over the Eternal city. It will set at 19:49. The Ave Maria Bell, were it better times, would ring at 20:20 for the Curia. It is the Feast of St. Gemma Galgani (+1903). She was … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 2: ALERT!
The Roman day was made brighter by the rising of the sun at 06:47. It will rapidly get darker after 19:48. The Ave Maria Bell should ring at 20:00. Today the Roman Station is at Sant’ Apollinare. Welcome Registrant: monica13 … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 1: bumpy streets
Today the sun rose over Rome at 06:37, shortly before my arrival, and it will set at 19:47. The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 20:00. Happy feast of St. Liborius. Passport check went alright, quickly. As it turns … Read More
EXACTLY! “Don’t repeat our mistakes!”
Dutch Cardinal: Don't repeat our mistakes! Those among our churches where truth is proclaimed and liturgy is well celebrated are full. Put Christ at the Center! (from Oct. 2024)https://t.co/xiFOvGtUqd pic.twitter.com/83LJjUkp99 — Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) April 8, 2025 It’s so obvious. … Read More
ROME 25/4– Day 0: Burgers and bagels and bishops. My view for awhile.
6:39 and 19:46. Those are the times for the Roman sunrise and sunset. The Ave Maria Bell is in the 20:00 cycle. I am not in Rome. I’m in New York, but I am about to head to the airport … Read More
Yes… Communion rails are returning and it isn’t going to be stopped…
Today I received a text from a priest friend who sent photos of the brand new COMMUNION RAIL which they just installed in the “old church”. This one these places where they built a new church but kept the old … Read More
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