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OLDIE PODCAzT 56: Octaves - Fr. Z rants & Augustine on Pentecost

2 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

ORIGINAL NOTES:Today is Monday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. I dig in to what a liturgical Octave, is adding my own comments. The we hear from the great St. Augustine (+430) on the feast of Pentecost, preaching on 12 June 412. He has interesting wine imagery and talks about what it means to be a living member of the Body of Christ.
News of the Church 14 - 8 June 2025

2 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

It’s 8 June 2025 and it is Pentecost Sunday, that beautiful feast traditionally decorated with liturgical treasures surpassing all others. Some time ago, I saw a movie called News of the World in which years after the Civil War a former confederate officer scratches out a living as a gazetteer. He travels from town to and town and reads aloud stories from different newspapers. People pay a dime .10c a head to listen, which is about $2.50 today.
Daily Rome Shot 1372 - Happy Pentecost!

2 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

Getting ready for confirmations at The Parish™. Photos from The World’s Best Sacristan™. 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. Welcome RegistrantsdrcantorYCSarrisToday, Pentecost Sunday at Pantheon, RomeAbsolutely unreal??
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Pentecost Sunday 2025

2 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

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 the Pentecost Sunday? Tell about attendance especially for the Traditional Latin Mass. Any local changes or (hopefully good) news? I know there is a lot of BAD news. How about some good news?
OLDIE PODCAzT 87: Veni Sancte Spiritus - The Pentecost Sequence dissected

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

Hard to imagine… 16 years ago. Originally posted 3 June 2009I started this one thinking that I could make a fast audio project and then move on. Ha!In this PODCAzT I dissect the Pentecost Sequence, Veni Sancte Spiritus, also used during the Octave of Pentecost in the traditional Roman calendar. I give you some background on what a sequence is, what an octave is and then we start drilling. First we hear the Latin text and a good translation. Then see start looking at the structure of the prayer.
Daily Rome Shot 1371

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

I think the “scam” post I made the other day is important. Today I received TWO scam attempts by email, both using a fake “invoice” for something which I have in the past used, one in Italian (Vodafone) and one in English (Norton). BE CAREFUL! BE ALERT! BE SUSPICIOUS! BE PATIENT! BE CALM!Another Knights of Malta view. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc..
Daily Rome Shot 1370 - A plea from a traditional group

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

Let’s continue with a few more pics from the digs of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on the Aventine Hill. I received this from a reader who also requested a Mass intention for the same. This seems a worthy cause:Hi Fr Z,Huge fan of your blog and work. I’m an advisor with a faithful Catholic high school in Richmond, Vathat is struggling to stay open. We are desperately fundraising around50k to keep our doors open and plan for the future.
“a cringeworthy romp in the very worst that the 70’s and 80’s could offer”

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

As the pogrom against those who desire the traditional sacred worship of the Roman Rite continues – to build great unity, of course! – I invite the readership to take in some of the liturgical wisdom of Fr. John Thomas Lane, S.S.S., who is the provincial superior of the Province of Saint Ann of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (U.S.A.) and pastor of his home parish in Highland Heights, Ohio, St. Paschal Baylon (D. Cleveland).
Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare war! Hackers, scams and YOU. Some discussion.

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

Just lately, I’ve had a number of emails telling me things like:“My email was hacked, so here is my new address.”“My credit card info was stolen, so I have to change my donation method.”“Someone I know got scammed.”It seems to that it is growing worse. Personally, I had a probable scanner buzzing my phone tonight. I get phishing texts about topics like “a package couldn’t be delivered” or “where are you, you said you would be here” or something designed to get you to interact with the sender.
“Other restrictions may apply.”

3 weeks ago | wdtprs.com | John Zuhlsdorf

“You Belong Here”**Offer only valid for trads in one location and excludes all parish churches. Does not apply to reverent Novus Ordos. Cannot be used when facing East. Cannot be used in conjunction with Latin, vesting prayers, or altar rails. Other restrictions may apply.