# synod (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover synod. Page: Feed: --- ## [20 August – St. Bernard of Clairvaux the “Doctor Mellifluus”](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/20-august-st-bernard-of-clairvaux-the-doctor-mellifluus/) _2026-08-20 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ A taste of the image and the fervorino from today’s live Mass stream. Today is the Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. He is a Doctor of the Church, nicknamed “Doctor Mellifluus” because of “sweet flowing” of his tongue and … Read More → ## [“They can always hurt you more.”](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/they-can-always-hurt-you-more/) _2026-08-20 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ I was looking around on the blog for things I had written about Doctor of the Church St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Today is his feast. I found something I wrote in 2022 about the FACT that… “They can always hurt … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1684](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1684/) _2026-08-20 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Zelle donor “KB” on 15 Aug… thanks. I don’t have an email for you, so I can’t write a thank you note. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for … Read More → ## [REMINDER – 19 August – St. John Eudes on BAD PRIESTS: “a most evident mark of God’s anger and the most terrible castigation He can inflict upon the world”](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/reminder-19-august-st-john-eudes-on-bad-priests-a-most-evident-mark-of-gods-anger-and-the-most-terrible-castigation-he-can-inflict-upon-the-world/) _2026-08-19 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Today is the Feast of St. John Eudes, a great saint of the 17th c. A great missionary. He was a promoter of devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and spiritual writer. Canonized in 1920’s, he has a gigantic … Read More → ## [Vatican official “fed” Pachamama during ritual while in Peru](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/vatican-official-fed-pachamama-during-ritual-while-in-peru/) _2026-08-18 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Infovaticana reports that an official of the DDF – while in Peru in advance of Leo XIV’s upcoming visit – actively participated in a pagan ceremony, a rite of invocation to Mother Earth with distribution of coca leaves, breathing exercises, … Read More → ## [ASK FATHER: During Covid, the Bishop anointed my niece by means of a Q-tip. Valid?](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/ask-father-during-covid-the-bishop-anointed-my-niece-by-means-of-a-q-tip-valid/) _2026-08-18 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ From a reader… QUAERITUR: During Covid, the Bishop annointed my neice by means of a Q-tip. Valid? Yes. The Congregation for Divine Worship in a response to the USCCB saying that it is valid. HERE “The use by the minister … Read More → ## [Tickets to attend the Beatification of Archbp. Fulton Sheen in St. Louis, 24 Sept](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/tickets-to-attend-the-beatification-of-archbp-fulton-sheen-in-st-louis-24-sept-and/) _2026-08-18 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Tickets are available and can be purchased here: https://www.celebratesheen.com/ Regular tickets are processed through Ticketmaster. Scroll down for the special registration for Clergy, Religious, and Seminarians. ## [REVIEW: Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick – “in danger of death”](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/review-sacrament-of-anointing-of-the-sick-in-danger-of-death/) _2026-08-17 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ In the past week, the topic of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (aka Extreme Unction) has come across my screen or conversation. A review is in order. The effects of the Sacrament of Anointing or Anointing of the … Read More → ## [Insult to the Mother of God in Spain (video). But remember! The TLM is the problem!](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/insult-to-the-mother-of-god-in-spain-video-but-remember-the-tlm-is-the-problem/) _2026-08-17 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ A priest friend has a pithy label for this sort of thing: “gay and retarded”. Harsh? Sure. Accurate? You decide. Infovaticana – ever more valuable – has, with video, a Mass celebrated in Spain on the Feast of the Assumption. … Read More → ## [This is spot on… awful but spot on.](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/this-is-spot-on-awful-but-spot-on/) _2026-08-17 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ The slogan on this image from the “walking together” office – CTU on the Tiber – says a great deal about the purpose of the perpetual process. I know it’s hard, but just look at that image for a few … Read More → ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LlrzDV7rgE1n) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [VINTAGE RECTORY BATHROOM TILES: 06](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/vintage-rectory-bathroom-tiles-06/) _2026-08-16 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ We continue our series of vintage rectory bathroom tiles with a contribution by a reader. Dear Father, I was glad to see this series revisited. I’ve been fortunate to live in some beautiful old rectories, with some fantastic old tile … Read More → ## [Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 12th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 20th Ordinary)](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/your-sunday-sermon-notes-12th-sunday-after-pentecost-n-o-20th-ordinary/) _2026-08-16 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ My Mass intention today was for my benefactors, those of you who donate regularly, ad hoc, or send things. Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1683](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1683/) _2026-08-16 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ My Mass intention today was for my benefactors, those of you who donate regularly, ad hoc, or send things. pic.twitter.com/RnpPej71f3 — Eric Alper ? (@ThatEricAlper) August 15, 2026 And… pic.twitter.com/796stPx5tt — Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken (@woofknight) August … Read More → ## [WDTPRS – 20th Ordinary Sunday (Novus Ordo): snatched up into invisible love](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/wdtprs-20th-ordinary-sunday-novus-ordo-snatched-up-into-invisible-love/) _2026-08-15 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ The Collect for the 20th Ordinary Sunday, found also in the 8th century Gelasian Sacramentary, is in the 1962 Missale Romanum for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Deus, qui diligentibus te bona invisibilia praeparasti, infunde cordibus nostris tui amoris affectum, … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1682](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1682/) _2026-08-15 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Welcome registrant: tish95678 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help … Read More → ## [QUAERITUR: Have we brought Jesus Christ closer to the people entrusted to us?](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/quaeritur-have-we-brought-jesus-christ-closer-to-the-people-entrusted-to-us/) _2026-08-15 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ The role of the Church and of churchmen is to bring clarity, not ambiguity, calm not a “mess”, understanding not confusion. If what we are experiencing is, in the balance, ambiguity, a “mess” and confusion, then something has gone seriously … Read More → ## [Patristic Rosary Project – 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/patristic-rosary-project-4th-glorious-mystery-the-assumption-2/) _2026-08-15 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Some years ago, I made something called the Patristic Rosary Project, reflecting on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary especially with quotes from the Fathers of the Church. Here is the entry for today’s beautiful feast: 4th Glorious Mystery: The … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1681 – cartoons old and less old](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1681-cartoons-old-and-less-old/) _2026-08-14 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More → ## [15 August – Assumption – Blessing of herbs, flowers and fruit](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/15-august-assumption-blessing-of-herbs-flowers-and-fruit-2/) _2026-08-14 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ It’s the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. On 15 August, Feast of the Assumption, in the traditional Rituale Romanum there is a prayer for the blessing of herbs, flowers and fruits. HERE These occasional blessings, attached to feasts, help … Read More → ## [This reminds me of something.](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/this-reminds-me-of-something/) _2026-08-14 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ This reminds me of something. What is it? I really miss Calvin and Hobbes, don’t you? What is it….? Ah… right. Synodality? Everything from Germany? The Vatican-China Deal? Soooo many possibilities. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zuxgpji5K6jZ) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Some good news in Canada](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/some-good-news-in-canada/) _2026-08-14 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ We need some good news. In Canada, the Archbishop of Moncton, Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., has welcomed the IBP (Institut du Bon Pasteur (IBP), a society of apostolic life of pontifical right established in 2006 under Pope Benedict XVI, with exclusive … Read More → ## [A message from Card. Burke to readers of Fr. Z’s Blog – August 2026](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/a-message-from-card-burke-to-readers-of-fr-zs-blog-august-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ On 6 August 2026 Card. Burke graciously recorded this video message for my readers during the annual Speculum Iustitiae conference held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI. ## [Daily Rome Shot 1680](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1680/) _2026-08-13 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Welcome Registrant: td1235 Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for … Read More → ## [The Big Lie of Mr. Cricket](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/the-big-lie-of-mr-cricket/) _2026-08-12 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Mr. Cricket (aka Andrea Grillo) has embraced the theory of The Big Lie. The “große Lüge” was coined by a certain 20th Austrian dictator and wielded by his propaganda minister. The idea is that when one lies, one should lie … Read More → ## [My View For Awhile: The City of Big Shoulders](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/my-view-for-awhile-the-city-of-big-shoulders/) _2026-08-12 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ I’m getting a little ahead of myself, since I don’t head for the airport until later. Hence, I may as well provide a little retrospective on yesterday. We went downtown for some time at the club. Chicago is a great … Read More → ## [A strong recommendation from Fr. Z](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/a-strong-recommendation-from-fr-z/) _2026-08-12 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Dear readers, I warmly recommend the content of the blog of Fr. Ermatinger from “soup to nuts”. He has amazing talks, great sermons, and salutary messages. Just Go! HERE (PS: Right now he is talking about angelology. ## [“Oaf For A Day!”](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/oaf-for-a-day/) _2026-08-11 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ It might be time to revive the old label “Oaf For A Day!” It hasn’t been used for a while. The increasingly useful Ad Vaticanum has it. Latest: Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz has criticised the Vatican’s June 17th Ruling … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1679](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1679/) _2026-08-11 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Welcome Registrant: Catherine Larker I can’t not post this: Among all the clips that have gone around on X, this one remains a favorite that simply refuses to get old ? pic.twitter.com/oREg2PDEKd — Enezator (@Enezator) August 10, 2026 White to … Read More → ## [This has me concerned because personnel is policy.](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/this-has-me-concerned-because-personnel-is-policy/) _2026-08-10 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ This has me concerned. Now we read this. SCANDAL: Pope Leo appoints pro-female ordination and pro-LGBT consultors to the Vatican’s religious life dicastery. Appointees include Sister Patricia Murray, who has pushed women’s priesthood and addressed the “pain” and “woundedness” of … Read More → ## [Daily Rome Shot 1678 – scorn](https://wdtprs.com/2026/08/daily-rome-shot-1678-scorn/) _2026-08-10 · Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · Fr. Z's Blog_ Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More → ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jFSJ1D4xE3wd) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Keeping Up With The Youtherans: "Family" With Kaitlyn](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-the-youtherans-family-with-kaitlyn) _2026-04-30 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Kaitlyn Losh from St. John's in Salisbury. A lifelong Lutheran, Kaitlyn, reflects on how deep relationships, youth involvement, and a strong sense of belonging have shaped her faith, and emphasizes that noticing, welcoming, and building community are key to keeping young people connected to the church. Keeping up with the Youtherans… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Keeping_up_with_The_Youtherans_Episode_5_Family_with_Kaitlyn_Losh.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [Keeping Up With the Youtherans: "Challenging" With Mason](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-the-youtherans-challenging-with-mason) _2026-04-29 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Mason Morton from Holy Comforter in Belmont. Mason describes growing up between competing faith messages, finding belonging through youth group, and urging churches to move beyond words toward genuine inclusion, honest conversations about mental health, and shared leadership with young people. Keeping up with the Youtherans features… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/keeping_up_with_the_youtherans_episode_4_challenge_with_mason_morton.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [Keeping Up with the Youtherans: "Welcome" with Rex](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-the-youtherans-welcome-with-rex) _2026-03-06 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ In episode three of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Rex Jones from Calvary in Morganton. Rex tells the story of being invited to church and how he experienced welcome from everyone! Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Keeping_up_with_the_Youtherans-_Episode_3_Rex.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [Keeping Up with the Youtherans: "Nurture: with Bradley](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-the-youtherans-nurture-with-bradley) _2026-03-05 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ In episode two of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Bradley English from Community in Christ in Cornelius. He talks about how nurturing his congregation has been to his faith and how that has helped him to grow as a leader. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Keeping_Up_with_the_Youtherans_Episode_2_Nurture_Bradley_Engish.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [Keeping Up with the Youtherans: "Listen" with Hannah](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-the-youtherans-listen-with-hannah) _2026-03-04 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ In episode one of Keeping up with the Youtherans , we hear from Hannah Meyer, our LYO Board president from First Lutheran in Greensboro. She talks about the many and various ways she has led in this church and how she is ready for this church to make room and listen to young leaders like her. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Keeping_up_with_the_Youtherans_Episode_1_Listen_Hannah.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [In Anxious Times](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/in-anxious-times) _2025-07-02 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ Pastors Tim Brown, Tuhina Rasche, and Jason Chesnut reflect on Hebrews 9:23 – 10:18, for reading number 11 of Heartfelt Hebrews . Each year, the North Carolina Synod embarks on a summer bible reading plan. This year is Heartfelt Hebrews , a Bible reading journey through one of the most poetic, profound, and mysterious books in the New Testament. We don't know who wrote Hebrews or exactly who first… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Heartfelt_Hebrews_-_AC_recording.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [We Are More: Pastor Rich Hogg](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/we-are-more-pastor-rich-hogg) _2024-09-25 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ Pastor Rich Hogg is the pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/Pastor_Rich_Hogg.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [We Are More: Pastor Jack Russell](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/we-are-more-pastor-jack-russell) _2024-09-18 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ Pastor Jack Russell is pastor of Living Waters Lutheran Church in Cherokee, North Carolina. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/We_Are_More_Pastor_Jack_Russell.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [We Are More: Brooke Watson-Summerour](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/we-are-more-brooke-watson-summerour) _2024-09-11 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ Brooke Watson-Summerour is a chaplain, seminarian at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and candidate for word and service. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/We_Are_MoreBrooke_Summerour.mp3?dest-id=46918) ## [We Are More: Chaplain John Connolly](https://nclutheransynod.libsyn.com/we-are-more-chaplain-john-connolly) _2024-09-04 · NC Synod (ELCA)_ Chaplain John Connelly is a U.S. Navy Chaplain in the North Carolina Synod, active duty, currently serving in the Norfolk, Virginia area. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nclutheransynod/We_Are_More-_Chaplain_John_Connelly.mp3?dest-id=46918)