Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 1185 – Downs and ups and gratitude

From during my last Roman Sojourn… not turkey, but at least it’s poultry. And, true “thanksgiving”, though in a muted mode.   It heralds a Requiem I’ll say today. Speaking of Requiems, you might in your goodness, please pray for the … Read More

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ASK FATHER: What if Father misses with water during one of the three pours during a Baptism.

From a priest reader… Thank you for your post: HERE (very helpful; answered a question of mine some time ago). I have had some discussions with some of our Priests regarding Baptism. Here’s a scenario that came up: Many times, baby … Read More

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Surprise! I found them. Sorry about that.

I have been wondering why I hadn’t seen “Ask Father” questions for a while. Then I discovered that an old email filter had decided to work and was funneling questions into an old folder I had made to make it … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1184 – Pippo Bbono! – UPDATED

Photo from Fr. JJ.   Pippo Bbono! Welcome Registrant: aburch Reminder about this new and useful book. Peter teases out 10 objections to the Vetus Ordo in favor of the Novus. Turned Around: Replying to the Most Common Objections Against the … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1183 – fighting back

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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WDTPRS: Novus Ordo – Solemnity of Christ the King – An example of the core difference between the new rite and the traditional

Yesterday was the Novus Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the liturgical year. In the Vetus Ordo, Christ the King is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. The feast was originally instituted to underscore that Christ … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1182

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 24th & Last Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. Christ The King) 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 traditional 24th and Last … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1181

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1180

NB: I can take some Mass intentions.  HERE (And a link is usually also on the main menu, above, under the header image.) In churchy news… CNA says that Card, Farrell is the president of the Pontifical Commission for Confidential … Read More

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