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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Daily Rome Shot 1099
Photo by The Great Roman™ I note that this new book is back in stock! On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton J. Sheen. US HERE – UK HERE (not yet) The forward explains that, toward the end of his life, Sheen was ever more … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1098
Photo by The Great Roman™ Welcome registrant: Ter 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 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1098
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
VIDEO: 1950 – Pius XII infallible proclamation of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In 1950 my late pastor, Msgr. Schuler, was in Rome on a Fulbright working on the manuscripts of Giovanni Maria Nanino, the successor of Palestrina for the Sistine Chapel. He had great stories about being a priest in Rome in … Read More
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption – Patristic Rosary Project
Some years ago, I made something called the Patristic Rosary Project, reflecting on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary especially with quotes from the Fathers of the Church. Here is the entry for today’s beautiful feast: 4th Glorious Mystery: The … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Is Baptism valid if one person says the words and another person pours the water?
From a priest friend (summarized): QUAERITUR: At Gloria.TV there is a story about aberrations in Germany [Imagine my shock!]. One was a Baptism problem: the priest said the words while the godfather poured the water. Is this a valid Baptism? … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1097
NB: I can take some Mass intentions right now. HERE Welcome registrant: Gift 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 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1096
With this photo, I’ve posted about 3 years of these. Photo from The Great Roman™ Welcome registrant: 1loghome Interim, motus ad lusorem cum militibus albis pertinet. Scaccus mattus, scilicet nex regis, quattuor in motis veniat. 1. Nf5 Rf7 2. Rg4 … Read More
WVC on Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage 2026… *sigh*… Vatican Bars Annual TLM Pilgrimage from ENTERING St. Peter’s Basilica: “To add to Fr. Kelly’s post, Diane Montagna has posted even more information. Trying to blame the pilgrims and the…”
