Daily Archives: 25 May 2021

Concerning the death of St. Joseph

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

“Let me die as did glorious St. Joseph, accompanied by Jesus and Mary, pronouncing those sweetest of names, which I hope to extol for all eternity.” This is the very end of a fine piece about the death of St. … Continue reading →

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St. Gregory VII – “equivalent saint”

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the Feast of St. Gregory VII, Hildebrand.   He reigned from 1073-1085.  This was a serious Pope.  He had to deal with the Investiture Controversy, which was about the primacy of the Pope’s authority.  He was vilified during his … Continue reading →

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Daily Rome Shot 168

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
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26 May 2021: Blood Supermoon Total Lunar Eclipse

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Tomorrow, 26 May 2021, there will be a Blood Supermoon Total Lunar Eclipse. It will be visible from southeast Asia, across the Pacific, to the southwest Americas. “Blood” refers to the color of the Moon during full eclipse.  Supermoon means … Continue reading →

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