Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Meanwhile, the TLM with Archbp. Cordileone at the Eucharistic Congress is jam packed

I’m sure more reports will come in.  I am interested in the sermon, if there is one. 45 minutes before the TLM at the #NationalEucharisticCongress (or more accurately, a 25 minute walk from the Congress) and the church is already … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1080 – Another book!

How unhinged is the left? Rachel Maddow having a normal one. Calls Lord of the Rings a right wing dog whistle. (Based) Refers to Gandalf’s Ring of Power “Narya” and says, it’s “Aryan” but you just move the “N.” Hard … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1079 – PRIME DAY DEALS

Welcome registrants: jen from Rochester Many thanks to monthly donor TDS who moved from PayPal to Zelle on the same day of the month, 16th.  Also, thanks to NCS who inquired about moving from PayPal to Wise (international).    Zelle is … Read More

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17 July: Martyres of Compiègne: “Terror is nothing more than speedy, severe and inflexible justice; it is thus an emanation of virtue.”

Happy Feast of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, the Martyrs of Compiègne.  Carmelites. In 1794, the Place de la Nation on the east side of Paris was called the Place du Trône-Renversé… Toppled Throne Square. In 1792 a … Read More

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16 July 1969 – LIFTOFF!

16 July 1969 – 55 years ago Before implementation of the Novus Ordo, btw, although changes were underway.

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UPDATED: Attempted assassination of Pres. Trump at rally in Butler, PA. Trump wounded. 13 July 1917… Third Secret. Just wondering….

UPDATE 17 July: A reader sent me a screen shot of how the Fatima scene at the nearby parish, the assassin’s position and Trump’s podium line up. UPDATE 15 July: I just received this in my email: Message Body: Not … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1078

Continued from yesterday… Let’s see the text… DISCE HOSPES AQVAE HVIVS PERENNITATIM E SCATEBRA INEXHAVSTA EA EST ANTONII CARDINALIS BARBARINI LIBERALITAS DISCE SVAVITATEM EAM APES PROFVNDVNT SAPOR IN AQVIS CAETERIS VITIVM IN HAC MEL ET NECTAR EST NVLLA MELIOR INILVAT … Read More

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Opinion piece at NatCathReg about ‘Traditionis custodes’ three years on

I was made aware of a piece published last week by the National Catholic Register by Larry Chapp about Traditionis custodes three years on.  I was on the road, so I stashed it for a bit. I was at first rather enthusiastic about … Read More

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NEW BOOK: On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton Sheen. BONUS: Wherein Fr. Z rants.

I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This title will be released on July 17, 2024.  PRE-ORDER On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton J. Sheen. … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1077

In chessy news, the Biel Festival is underway.  Biel, Switzerland is a beautiful place.  It would be fun to participate in something like this.  Next year?   Hard.  It would be at the same time at the priests conference held by … Read More

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