Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

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Good Friday – fast and abstinence

Posted on 29 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Most of us here are bound by the Church’s law to fast and abstain today.
What’s your plan?

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” After a 16 year absence I returned to the Sacrament of Holy Confession this evening.”

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader in my email:
Message:
Dear Fr. Z,
My sincere thanks and gratitude to you for your ministry. After a 16 year absence I returned to the Sacrament of Holy Confession for the first time this evening. After some gentle encouragement … Continue reading →

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TRADS ON FIRE! Young men getting the job done and implementing a TLM in a parish.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a good Brick By Brick story.
A while back I posted a note to traditional Catholics.  This is our time to push forward and use the provisions of Summorum Pontificum and advance the vision of Benedict XVI.  I urge … Continue reading →

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A new blog by faithful Catholic women: Catholic Women Rising

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a new blog by Catholic women who are faithful to the Church’s teachings: Catholic Women Rising
The manifesto:
We the undersigned
This blog has been set up as a place where faithful practicing Catholic women may register their support for Catholic … Continue reading →

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25 March 1991: Archbp. Marcel Lefebvre – R.I.P.

Posted on 25 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Under another entry a reader reminded us that on this day in 1991 Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre died.
I learned of his death in an interesting way. I was that morning opening up our office (the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei“) because I … Continue reading →

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JUST TOO COOL: Swiss Guards

Posted on 25 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Enjoy!

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Cooking in the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue

Posted on 24 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have adjusted, again, to not having a full kitchen, but I have not surrendered. I cook as I will. I even make Julia’s recipes!  But ….
…tonight I made a “Cornish Hen” with with spices, and curry, in my toaster … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis sermon for Palm Sunday – REVISED

Posted on 24 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had originally worked with the official text that was released.  The Pope changed his sermon and here is the revised text.  That‘ll teach me!  This is going to be a big challenge for people following his sermons.  He departs … Continue reading →

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My laptop solution revealed

Posted on 23 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As most of you know, I had serious laptop problems – according to the incontrovertible cosmic Zuhlsdorf’s Law – while in Rome.
I am so very grateful to all of you who pitched in to the old “Get A Mac” Fund … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis with more class

Posted on 22 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

More class from Pope Francis.
From L’Osservatore Romano:
The Pope’s Mass
with Vatican gardeners and cleaners
When we have a heart of stone it happens that we pick up real stones and stone Jesus Christ in the person of our brothers and sisters, especially … Continue reading →

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