Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

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5 September – St. Teresa of Calcutta

Today is the Feast of St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta.  Here is her poetic entry in the 2004 Roman Martyrology with a translation: 10*  Calcuttae in India, beatae Teresiae (Agnetis) Gonhxa Bojaxhiu, virginis, quae, ex Epiro nata, sitim Christi in … Read More

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More

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About the formula you hear in the Sacrament of Penance

There are major differences in the rite of the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) between the Vetus Ordo and the post-Conciliar Novus Ordo except in the essential form of the sacrament, the necessary words to impart the form of absolution.  Those remain … Read More

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A video from Catholic Unscripted about the state

The Catholic Unscripted team is finally back at it. They had a bit of a hiatus, as one does in the summer. Their latest video is worth taking in. They are concerned about the increasing leftist control being exercised by … Read More

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4 Sept: St. Moses, Old Testament prophet and lawgiver, forerunner of Christ

Today is the feast of St. Moses, lawgiver and prophet in the Old Testament. Many people do not realize that may Old Testament figures are considered by Holy Mother Church to be saints. Many of them are listed in editions … Read More

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Something Roman Catholic… This is a new book from Joseph Card. Zen Ze-kiun about how to One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic US HERE UK HERE Gerhard Cardinal Müller says of it: “This book by Cardinal Joseph Zen is a book needed … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 15th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 22nd) 2024

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this 15th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1111 – update

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