Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…

I saw a piece at the Baltimore Sun which says that the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be the 30th diocese to declare bankruptcy.   They will close parishes.  What will be left?  21 of 61.   Meanwhile, there is an FSSP parish … Read More

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Card. Sarah: “Many Western prelates are tetanized… the dream of being loved by the world”

At Crux there is an account of an address that Robert Card. Sarah gave to the Bishops Conference of  Cameroon. Some tastes with my emphases and comments… “Many Western prelates are tetanized* by the idea of opposing the world. They … Read More

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15 April 2019 – Notre-Dame de Paris

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ROME 24/4– Day 25 & 6: Little dog and little boy

The Roman sun came to view at 06:27. It will obscure itself at 19:54. The Ave Maria should change tonight to 20:15.  I am eager to listen for what may be an Ave Maria bell nearby. I needed a down … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 2nd Sunday after Easter (N.O. 3rd of Easter) 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 the 2nd Sunday Sunday after … Read More

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WDTPRS – 2nd Sunday after Easter (Vetus Ordo): descent and ascent, exit and return

This Sunday in the Novus Ordo is the 3rd Sunday OF Easter.  This Sunday in the Traditional Calendar is the 2nd Sunday AFTER Easter.   This probably reflects how, traditionally Romans tend to count.  But I am already digressing. Let’s see … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 24: Fave and vongole with The Great Roman™

The time of the sun’s rise on Rome was 06:30. We shall be deprived of its gaze at 19:51. The Ave Maria should ring at 20. It is the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr.  San Martino ai Monti … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 23: AT LONG LAST!

As the world turns, one expected the Roman sun to rise at 06:32.  It did.  One expects it to set at 19:50. The Ave Maria Bell – 20:00. A note about the Ave Maria not being rung.  I was working in … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 22: Artichokes

In Rome today the sun emerged from hiding at 06:34.  It will re-submerge at 19:49. The Ave Maria Bell, you ask?   Why, 20:00, of course!  For a little while longer. What a terrific morning it has been.  I am full … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 21: AO!

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 I … Read More

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