David Dawson Vasquez
@ddawsonvasquez.bsky.social
Professor of Catholic theology in Rome. Interests: deification, Christology, queer theology
I find it jarring that the English rendition of the simple Latin Sanctus mimics the Latin by making the second syllable the drawn out one: Sanct-u-us, Hol-ee-ee. It would make so much more sense as Ho-o-lee. The current practice sounds much screechier in English than Latin.
November 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I find it jarring that the English rendition of the simple Latin Sanctus mimics the Latin by making the second syllable the drawn out one: Sanct-u-us, Hol-ee-ee. It would make so much more sense as Ho-o-lee. The current practice sounds much screechier in English than Latin.
Pilot: we are delayed because of faulty equipment here – not our fault – there will be some extra delay. But we are on a KLM flight out of Schiphol?? @klm
October 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Pilot: we are delayed because of faulty equipment here – not our fault – there will be some extra delay. But we are on a KLM flight out of Schiphol?? @klm
If you are planning a trip to Italy, here are some ways to stand out as a tourist: pilgrimplaces.substack.com/p/how-to-loo...
How to look like a tourist in Rome
In the hot weather in Italy
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September 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If you are planning a trip to Italy, here are some ways to stand out as a tourist: pilgrimplaces.substack.com/p/how-to-loo...
Happy Feast of the Assumption! Here is a short meditation on its significance.
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The Assumption of Mary
Feast Day on August 15
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August 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy Feast of the Assumption! Here is a short meditation on its significance.
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August 5 is the feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome. Here are my reflections on the spatial metaphor of the placement of the basilica and the mystery of the Incarnation.
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Mary Mother of God
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
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August 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
August 5 is the feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome. Here are my reflections on the spatial metaphor of the placement of the basilica and the mystery of the Incarnation.
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My lastest article on Maximus the Confessor and gender theory: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
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July 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My lastest article on Maximus the Confessor and gender theory: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
June is Pride Month and the month of the Sacred Heart. These two complement each other and lead to a deeper spiritual meaning. Here are my reflections: dawsonqueered.substack.com/p/the-sacred...
The Sacred Heart and the Rainbow
Queer Places in the Catholic Church in June
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June 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
June is Pride Month and the month of the Sacred Heart. These two complement each other and lead to a deeper spiritual meaning. Here are my reflections: dawsonqueered.substack.com/p/the-sacred...
Pope Leo IX, the great reformer. The ninth entry in my popes named Leo series.
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Pope Leo IX
Popes named Leo, part 9
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June 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Pope Leo IX, the great reformer. The ninth entry in my popes named Leo series.
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How can we understand the Ascension of Jesus? Here are my thoughts.
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The Ascension of Jesus
God Mounts the Throne
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May 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
How can we understand the Ascension of Jesus? Here are my thoughts.
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Pope Leo V was a victim of the aftermath of the Cadaver Synod of 897
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Pope Leo V
Popes named Leo, part five
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May 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Pope Leo V was a victim of the aftermath of the Cadaver Synod of 897
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The second in my series on popes named Leo: Leo II
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Pope Leo II
Popes named Leo, part 2
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May 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The second in my series on popes named Leo: Leo II
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With the election of Pope Leo XIV, I thought it would be interesting to give a short introduction to the other popes named Leo. Here is the first of the series.
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Pope Leo I (Leo the Great)
Popes Named Leo, part 1
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May 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
With the election of Pope Leo XIV, I thought it would be interesting to give a short introduction to the other popes named Leo. Here is the first of the series.
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Happy Easter! The resurrection of Jesus celebrates the goodness of bodily existence and the promise of its renewal. Here are my reflections on the readings of Easter Sunday morning: dawsonvasquez.substack.com/p/easter-sun...
Easter Sunday
The Resurrection as the Key to Living
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April 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Happy Easter! The resurrection of Jesus celebrates the goodness of bodily existence and the promise of its renewal. Here are my reflections on the readings of Easter Sunday morning: dawsonvasquez.substack.com/p/easter-sun...
My reflections on the silence of Holy Saturday:
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Holy Saturday
Jesus in Death
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April 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
My reflections on the silence of Holy Saturday:
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Who should we love? What does the Christian say about love? Here are some Valentine’s Day reflections, sort of…
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Who should we love?
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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February 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Who should we love? What does the Christian say about love? Here are some Valentine’s Day reflections, sort of…
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A short account of Rome in January at the beginning of this Jubilee year.
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Rome in January
The early weeks of Jubilee 2025
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January 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A short account of Rome in January at the beginning of this Jubilee year.
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Happy 2025 from Rome!
December 31, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Happy 2025 from Rome!
The last of the Advent antiphons is O Emmanuel. Here are my thoughts:
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O Emmanuel
The O Antiphons: Meditation Seven
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December 23, 2024 at 3:08 PM
The last of the Advent antiphons is O Emmanuel. Here are my thoughts:
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O King of the Nations
Today's Advent antiphon is O Rex Gentium, King of the Nations. It is a rich title for Christ. Here are my reflections on it.
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Today's Advent antiphon is O Rex Gentium, King of the Nations. It is a rich title for Christ. Here are my reflections on it.
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O King of the Nations
The O Antiphons: Meditation Six
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December 22, 2024 at 1:50 PM
O King of the Nations
Today's Advent antiphon is O Rex Gentium, King of the Nations. It is a rich title for Christ. Here are my reflections on it.
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Today's Advent antiphon is O Rex Gentium, King of the Nations. It is a rich title for Christ. Here are my reflections on it.
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Today, the winter solstice, is marked by the antiphon O Oriens, O Rising Sun. Here is my short meditation on it.
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O Oriens (Rising Sun)
The O Antiphons: Meditation Five
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December 21, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Today, the winter solstice, is marked by the antiphon O Oriens, O Rising Sun. Here is my short meditation on it.
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The Magnificat antiphon for December 20 meditates on the title for Jesus "Key of David". Here are my thoughts.
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O Key of David
The O Antiphons: Meditation Four
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December 20, 2024 at 2:55 PM
The Magnificat antiphon for December 20 meditates on the title for Jesus "Key of David". Here are my thoughts.
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O Root of Jesse: my thoughts on Jesus as the root and the shoot of Jesse Is 11:1 and 11:10: dawsonvasquez.substack.com/p/o-root-of-...
O Root of Jesse
The O Antiphons: Meditation Three
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December 19, 2024 at 9:08 PM
O Root of Jesse: my thoughts on Jesus as the root and the shoot of Jesse Is 11:1 and 11:10: dawsonvasquez.substack.com/p/o-root-of-...
O Lord (Adonai)
On December 18, the antiphon from Evening Prayer praises Jesus through the name of O Adonai. Here is my reflection on that.
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On December 18, the antiphon from Evening Prayer praises Jesus through the name of O Adonai. Here is my reflection on that.
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O Lord (Adonai)
The O Antiphons: Meditation Two
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December 18, 2024 at 1:32 PM
O Lord (Adonai)
On December 18, the antiphon from Evening Prayer praises Jesus through the name of O Adonai. Here is my reflection on that.
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On December 18, the antiphon from Evening Prayer praises Jesus through the name of O Adonai. Here is my reflection on that.
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On December 17, we enter in the last week before Christmas, marked by the O Antiphons of Evening Prayer. Here is my meditation on the first: O Wisdom, open.substack.com/pub/dawsonva...
December 17, 2024 at 10:55 AM
On December 17, we enter in the last week before Christmas, marked by the O Antiphons of Evening Prayer. Here is my meditation on the first: O Wisdom, open.substack.com/pub/dawsonva...
My introduction to thought about the Immaculate Conception open.substack.com/pub/dawsonva...
The Immaculate Conception
A Dogma of Faith
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December 8, 2024 at 11:16 AM
My introduction to thought about the Immaculate Conception open.substack.com/pub/dawsonva...