Tag Archives: death

Boston’s Wake

Posted on 15 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In your charity, please pray for the victims in Boston and for their loved ones.
As some prepare for wakes, this is a wake up call for a country and for families and individuals.
One of the most important petitions we Catholics … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock – Catholic

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Who can fathom the graces God offers as death draws near to us?
Some people are given the great gift of courage not to wait too long to become a Catholic, sometimes after a long time thinking about it.
John Wayne… Oscar … Continue reading →

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Memento mori!

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at the amusing and often useful blog Art of Manliness there is a post about Memento Mori art.
“Memento mori!” means, “Be mindful of death!” or “Don’t forget that you are going to die so repent, confess your sins, and live a … Continue reading →

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Of caskets

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have you thought today yet about the fact that you are going to die?
Here, let me help.
I was recently told about a maker of caskets in the USA: Marian Caskets.
They are inspired by Pope John Paul II’s casket.

One day delivery … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood copycats 40 Day for Life to pray FOR abortion

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Planned Parenthood is evil.  Planned Parenthood is evil to its roots.
From Life News:
Planned Parenthood Sets Up 40 Days of Prayer for Abortion
by Steven Ertelt
A local Planned Parenthood abortion business in California is copycatting the 40 Days for Life campaign, which … Continue reading →

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Artist Daniel Mitsui’s VERY COOL new art, including a “Four Last Things”. (Fr. Z rants a little.)

Posted on 31 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The artist Daniel Mitsui, in his newsletter, indicates that he has new art, including a representation of the Glorious Mysteries (a nice gift to a priest after Easter) and – this really caught my eye – the Four Last Things!

I … Continue reading →

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Reader Feedback about going to confession

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Dear Fr Z
Until today, I had not been to confession (and therefore not taken Communion) this calendar year. My spiritual life was decaying and I was “lapsing”, having lost trust and hope in the saving grace of the … Continue reading →

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Vermont: Death with Dignity Bill

Posted on 9 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
Dear Fr. Z, Can I ask for urgent prayers from your readers? The
Vermont State legislature (one of the most secular in the country) is
trying to rush through the “Death with Dignity” Bill this week – quick
hearing on … Continue reading →

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Free contraception is good for big business abortion

Posted on 24 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Abortion is big business.  Merchants of death such as Planned Parenthood, and now apparently the White House, know this.  Therefore they promote promiscuity, which will lead to more abortions which will produce more profits.  It isn’t difficult.  As part of … Continue reading →

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Saints of pots and pans, shipwrecks, beheading, and music both mystical and sublime

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I bring to your attention four saints on the calendar listed in the 2005 Martyrologium Romanum.
1. Sancti Roberti Bellarmino, episcopi et Ecclesiae doctoris, e Societate Iesu, qui praeclare de theologicis temporis sui controversiis peculiari ac subtili habitu disputavit; cardinalis renuntiatus, … Continue reading →

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