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Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Formerly entitled: "What Does The Prayer Really Say?" - Clear, straight commentary on Catholic issues, liturgy and life by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf o{]:¬)
UPDATED 10 Aug – way down at the bottom Originally Published on: Aug 8, 2026 UPDATE HERE about laptop FIRST post with travel woes – include TWO mis-landings and hours of delays and missed flight HERE After the horrible beginning, here … Read More →
The conference has been great. It is so pleasant to meet up with friends and also to meet young and older priests who have bene reading this blog, some for a very long time. Mike Aquilina has written some 70 … Read More →
215 priests from 85 dioceses and 4 countries. Pretty good turn out. Lots of familiar faces and old acquaintences. It’s great to be here an catch up. John Bergsma is giving us the structure of the Book of Psalms … Read More →
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 … Read More →
I tried the newish Delta security line and zipped through from curb to the other side in under 15 minutes easily. Meanwhile… Thoughts? Why I travel with antibacterial wipes. Another from of cleansing. The attachment blocks all data transfer allowing … Read More →
I have to be on my computer for an appointment this evening so, around 2100 EDT I will for a while monitor Echolink, which, along with AllStar are the only two modes I can work right now. My DMR hotspots … Read More →
Before launching into the trip itself, homage must be paid to my hosts. Last night we had terrific sauteed peppers and spicy sausage on the grill, which could be consumed with or without the excellent Turano rolls (which I have … Read More →
GjAnd so it begins… not as early as last time. Leaving for the airport. The conference this year has turned out to be great, even though Dr. Bergsma wasn’t able to be with us. His little boy is in ICU … Read More →
I’m northward bound for the annual conference for priests held by the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. It’s already been a long morning and it is not even 0500 as I write this. At least at this time of … Read More →
The sunset in Rome was at 1717. The sunset where I am now is…right now! (See below) The Ave Maria Bell doesn’t ring here either, but in Rome it ought to ring at 1730. Tomorrow, when I arrive in Rome, … Read More →
The last phase of the St Paul Center priests conference began this morning at 0500. If you have to stay in a hotel near PIT chose the Hilton Garden not the Marriott. In PIT there is a lot of construction … Read More →
Talks continued today. A friend of mine, retired chaplain, Navy Captain, remarked “Coming to the conference would have been worth it for this talk alone.” I agreed. We had an excursion to the new building of the St. Paul Center … Read More →
I’m heading to Pittsburgh today in anticipation of the conference on Monday. The airport I’m using today has not had any sort of lounge for passengers. Until now. There is now something associated with Priority Pass and a cut rate … Read More →
Fiery Helios drew his chariot above the Roman horizon at 07:13 and it will soon set at 18:41. The Ave Maria bell should ring at 19:00. It is the Feast of St. John Leonardi. Invoke him the next time they … Read More →
I’m at JFK waiting for the redeye to Rome. The food in the club was remarkably good. Too bad they are gutting the FF program. Prayers downloaded. Gotta catch up. The lines for the flight to Sao Paolo were stretched … Read More →
I’m on my way to the wonderful Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin. A couple days ago, the flights were ghastly, as most are these days, jammed and delayed by several hours thus resulting a a very late … Read More →
I’m heading back the way I came. Solid driving got me back to Parris Island. Supper with my buddy who’s at the MCRD. Nice sunset. That, by the way, is not at the MCRD. Which drink is mine? Blue Points … Read More →
My time at the conference held by the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology (and Emmaus Press) was great. Being close to Pittsburgh I wanted to see something of the city. So, with the help of a great priest, Eastern … Read More →
Schedule for Wednesday, July 12 (Eastern Time) Morning Session 8:30–9:45 a.m. Conference Session – Dr John Bergsma 11:15 a.m. Daily Mass Homily Posted 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Conference Session – Dr Lawrence Feingold Afternoon Session 2:00–3:00 p.m. Optional Workshop – Dr Ralph Martin … Read More →
I’ve been on the road for a few days. One needs a visit to Buc-ee’s. However, I think I will never visit one of these places on a summer weekend again unless perhaps early in the morning. I was jammed. … Read More →
Fathers, are any of you going to the St. Paul Center’s July conference for priests in West Virginia? I’m working out transportation, whether to fly, drive and see things and people along the way, etc. Drop me a line? If … Read More →
I was not in Rome to see today’s sunrise at 0534. Instead, I was awake to see the sunrise in Brooklyn at 0526, though I admit I went back to sleep for a while. I’ll probably stay on my feet … Read More →
On this lovely Roman Sunday the sun arose at 05:57 and it will set at 20:17. The Ave Maria is locked in at 20:30 right now. Eventually, this will shift in another 15 minute increment as the days get longer. … Read More →
Sun: came up at 0618. Sun: went down at 2001 The Ave Maria is stuck at 2015 for a while. Three Pope martyrs were in the book for today, Soter (+175), Caius (+296) and Agapitus I (+536). Concerning the last, … Read More →
It’s Good Friday. The sun rose at 6:42 and will set at 19:44. The Ave Maria is at 20:00. The Roman Station is, of course, at Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. It is the Feast of St. John Baptist de la … Read More →
The City saw a 6:48 sunrise and will have its sunset at 19:40. The Ave Maria bell is to ring at 20:00. The full moon is coming: 6 April: important for the dating of Easter, of course. It is the … Read More →
The Roman sun rose today at 7:06 and will set at 18:53. The Ave Maria is slated for 19:00, which is a 15 minute shift from yesterday. Gosh, things change so fast. Breakfast today was more along the lines of … Read More →
On this (N.O.) Feast of the wonderful St. Therese, (St. Remigius ) who saved my vocation, in Rome the sun rose at 7:05, and I saw it, and will set at 18:54. The Ave Maria should be rung at 19:15. … Read More →
A couple of hops and I’ll be … not in but near the Windy City. That sad sad city, civilly and ecclesially. It ain’t my kinda town right now. Thence northward for meetings and personal chores and a glimpse of … Read More →
Many thanks go out to kind readers who sent replacement batteries for my old Kindles. I try to keep these going, especially because they still work, but also because they have built in text to speech ability. This project is not … Read More →
Firstly, THANK YOU to the readers who sent batteries for my camera from my wishlist! Much appreciated! Continued from… HERE. We rejoin our adventure into camera repair after a break while we awaited the arrival of parts from China. I … Read More →
Because I didn’t post yesterday, I had a few notes asking if I was okay. I acknowledge that it is rare for me not to post at least something. Yesterday, however, I wound up pretty busy and hampered by a … Read More →
The conference has wrapped up and every one has returned home… or… they aren’t there anymore. The Conference was terrific. I would go every year and I warmly recommend it to my priest readers. HERE BTW… many of the guys … Read More →
I was up with the Roman sun at 5:37 but I won’t be around for the sunset at 20:52. I won’t be around to hear – or not hear – the Ave Maria bell ring in Vatican City at 21:15. … Read More →
Rome greeted somewhat less blazing sun at 5:36 and shall bid the chariot to depart at 20:52. The Ave Maria remains in the 21:15 cycle. It is the Feast of the Most Precious Blood and this month is dedicated to … Read More →
Sunrise… sunset… sunrise… sunset…. not many more! 5:34 and 20:52 & AV@2115. It is the feast of, inter alios, St. Proper of Aquitaine (+455 in Rome). In other news, in Madrid nudius tertius, for Round 8 Nepo threw a Reti … Read More →
Sunset was at 20:52 and, somewhere the Ave Maria may have rung at 21:15. The sunrise was at a distant 5:33. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance, it’s really important for me. US HERE – UK HERE And please let any … Read More →
We are past the Solstice. Sunrise was at 5:33 and sunset will be at 20:52. The Ave Maria should ring at 21:15 One of the saddest lines in all of the New Testament, but also one leading to profound mysteries, … Read More →
Sunrise was at 5:33 and sunset at 20:51 and the Ave Maria, were it to chime in SCV, 21:15. The Summer Solstice occurred at 9:13 UTC. It is the Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga in both the Novus and Vetus. … Read More →
On this fine, sunny, hot, Roman June day the sunset occurred at 5:32. Sunset, 20:51. Ave Maria, you already know….21:15. Today in many places there was the “external” celebration of Corpus Christi, or Corpus Domini, or Corpus et Sanguis Domini, … Read More →
You know how this goes… 5:32 – 20:50 – 21:15. I went into Trastevere today over the Sistine Bridge, the Ponte Sisto, my favorite Roman bridge. My goal was to visit S. Giovanni de Matha (closed), S. Dorotea, S. M. … Read More →
These long Roman summer days. This one started with sunrise at 5:32 and will conclude with sunset at 20:50. The ringing of the Ave Maria is scheduled for 21:15. It is the traditional Feast of Corpus Christi, often observed on … Read More →
I was not up to see it, but I am confident that the Roman sunrise was at 5:32 and that the sunset will be at 20:50. In the Vatican City State the Ave Maria bell won’t ring at 21:15 as … Read More →
5:32 was sunrise in Rome and 20:49 will be sunset, by which time I hope to be eating Spaghetti alle vongole with The Great Roman™. The Ave Maria bell is in its 22:15 cycle. I put some time and energy … Read More →
The time of sunrise in Rome today was 5:32. Sunset will fall at 20:49. The Ave Maria won’t ring at 21:15 in the Vatican, but it should ring at one Roman parish at 21:19. It is the feast of St. … Read More →
Sunrise was quite some time ago at 5:32 and sunset will very close to now at 20:48. The Ave Maria Bell should ring in the Vatican at 21:15. However, technically it should ring elsewhere at 21:18. Some have desired more … Read More →
Sunrise…. sunset… 5:32… 20:48 Ave Maria? 21:15 I committed a crime against humanity here. I have been sketching as I go about. The results have not been good. But here… as I regarded my scratchings… I nearly wept for … Read More →