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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Fr. McTeigue triggered my PTTSD
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ROME 26/3– Day 01: And so it begins
The Roman sunrise was at 06:05 and sunset is at 18:29. The Ave Maria is in the 18:45 cycle. It is the 83rd day of the year and my 1st day in Rome, though tomorrow will be the 1st full … Continue reading
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LENTCAzT 2026 – 35: Tuesday in Passiontide – Christ’s suffering, popular piety
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about Santa Maria in Via Lata, the Roman Station. A continuation from yesterday with Fr. Parsch who was drilling into Passiontide, ancient and modern views. Yesterday’s … Continue reading
Test of app and MY VIEW FOR AWHILE: Rome bound
This is a test knish. Rather, test knish-es. It worked. Yay! The app is functioning again. Since I am here, I’m write this at JFK in the lounge waiting to board and to be bored (I hope). I was apprehensive … Continue reading
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Article at The Catholic Thing about the two forms of the Roman Rite
At the wonderful The Catholic Thing you will find an opinion piece by a priest writing under a penname (to avoid the Eye of Sauron as is only correct). The piece is entitled “The ‘Polar Unity’ of the Two Forms … Continue reading
ROME 26/3– Day 00: Brooklyn and blog
I’ve been somewhat crippled in regard to posting. Since the migration of the blog, some things have either been very slow (the entire admin area) or not working at all, like the app on my phone that allows me to … Continue reading
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LENTCAzT 2026 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – Ancient v. Modern Views
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about San Crisogono, the Roman Station. Fr. Parsch drill into Passiontide, ancient and modern views. Yesterday’s podcast – HERE
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Passion Sunday, 5th in/of Lent 2026 – POLL about veils
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 Passion Sunday the 5th … Continue reading
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ASK FATHER: John 8:55
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Question re Passion Sunday gospel Latin Message: Would you please translate this passage from Sunday’s gospel with all the nuances of plurals and verb tenses translated into English – even clunky English? I am curious why … Continue reading
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I love this story and it makes me sad
This should be the model. This is what the Vatican seems to be determined to destroy. Moreover, there are older women with vocations, like S Francesca Romana, who have so much to give. From CWR 106-year-old nun continues serving in … Continue reading
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