Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shots 1087

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 10th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 17th) 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 10th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More

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VIDEO: This is crazy fun

This is crazy fun.  If you really want a ride, listen to it at 1.25X like I did. One of the things this reveals is the inherent power of Catholic sacred liturgical worship. Another thing it reveals is an inherent … Read More

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FATHERS!  When you are not in your cassock….

FATHERS!  When you are not in your cassock, you might try a new thing which I saw first in Rome (though in limited sizes) available now through My Cuban Store. Clerical polo shirt! As I write they are taking pre-orders … Read More

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Daily Rome Shots 1086 – book

My thanks again go out to donors who are switching from Continue to Zelle or Wise. I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. On The … Read More

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26 July: Fr. Jacques Hamel, martyred 8 years ago in France

Begone, Satan,’ were the last words of Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who was assassinated on this day eight years ago by Islamic State terrorists while celebrating Mass at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray church in Rouen, France. pic.twitter.com/sV8hMpBulk — Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) July 26, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shots 1086 – Clerical Guayabera Shirts

Hey sa*****@*********king.ws !  My email note was kicked back as undeliverable.  New email address? In chessy news, I read that lots of dosh has been raised to fund more “freestyle” tournaments (aka 960 aka Fisher Random).  Also, Liem Le prevailed … Read More

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We’ve now had decades to study the map….

In geometry, when two lines diverge from the same point, the farther they extend, the farther apart they get. In a journey, if you take a road leading the opposite direction of your destination, the farther you go from it.  … Read More

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Fr. Z warmly SUGGESTS – Discount on All-Access Membership with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Did you know that Rev. 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb can be a Scriptural support for the Filioque … Read More

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Daily Rome Shots 1085

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK 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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