Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Z is the guy who runs this blog. o{]:¬)

“You have the right to remain silent.”

Posted on 13 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

So, maybe there aren’t obvious links in what follows.  Just like “metadata”, however, when you start putting together small pieces of information, a large picture emerges.
From Investor’s Business Daily:
While Your Phone Calls Are Tracked & Stored – Obama’s Snooping Excludes … Continue reading →

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Spare the rod and spoil the chant!

Posted on 13 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at NLM (now under new management) there is a fun entry about the baculus cantoralis.
The cliffnotes version:
The Baculus Cantoralis, to give it one of its many names, is a large staff held by a Choirmaster or Cantor which originates … Continue reading →

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Long lifetimes of faith and prayer

Posted on 12 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The other day I saw in the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Madison that a religious sister was celebrating her 8oth anniversary of profession!  That’s impressive.
This also caught my eye today
‘Longest-serving’ cloistered nun dies in Spain
The Associated Press
MADRID –
A … Continue reading →

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CNA: Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby

Posted on 12 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby
Lima, Peru, Jun 12, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA).- In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June 11 claiming … Continue reading →

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CWN: Liberal group sees ‘McCarthyism’ in criticism of CCHD

Posted on 11 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some topics are like the proverbial “third rail”.  Touch it and DIE.
In the case of some topics, touch it and those involved in the thing you are touching KILL YOU.  Wellllll… they aggressively go after you from positions of power.
This … Continue reading →

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Lighter Fare… not so much. POLL!

Posted on 11 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It’s starting to feel like this, isn’t it?

Be honest, now.   Has it crossed your mind?  Even in a fleeting way?
 

Technorati Tags: 1st Amendment, 4th Amendment, civil liberties, data mining, HHS mandate, IRS, Obama Administration, poll, Pres. Obama, religious liberty, … Continue reading →

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LONDON: SPIRIT IN THE CITY – 12-15 June

Posted on 11 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Those of you in London and environs should keep in mind participating in “Spirit in the City“!
I am happy to plug this especially because of the involvement of the outstanding parish of my friend Fr. Sherbrooke of St. Patrick’s on … Continue reading →

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“NO! You may NOT do that!”

Posted on 11 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of the main functions of the Church is to say “no”.
In saying “no” by the Ten Commandments, God the Father was not simply trying to ruin what would have otherwise been a good time in life.  He said … Continue reading →

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VERY COOL PRIEST with a SUPER COOL IDEA for HARD IDENTITY Catholicism

Posted on 10 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yes, this one got me a little excited.
In the past I have posted about a very cool priest, Fr. Richard Heilman, pastor of glorious Pine Bluff, WI. You may recall that he founded a group called the Knights of Divine … Continue reading →

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Wherein I write of Requiem Masses, of death and prudence and perennial wisdom

Posted on 10 June 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a useful and edifying experience today.  In a way what happened today dovetails with what I experienced a week or so ago when I carried the Blessed Sacrament for Corpus Christi in the streets of Manhattan.  But … Continue reading →

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