Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

A message from Bp. Strickland

Bp. Strickland, by all accounts, spends a good portion of time before the Blessed Sacrament every day. For any who may be concerned, be assured I am Jesus Strong! Pray for Pope Francis and Christ’s Bride the Church, she has … Read More

Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, Be The Maquis, Semper Paratus | Tagged
2 Comments

12 September – Feast of the Holy Name of Mary and anniversary of the Battle of Vienna (1683)

In the Divine Praises we pray: Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. A few days ago, 8 September, we celebrated the Nativity of Mary. Today, 12 September, is the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Devotion … Read More

Posted in Our Solitary Boast, The Religion of Peace | Tagged
2 Comments

Daily Rome Shot 791

Welcome registrant: RandD_1982 Meanwhile, white to move and mate in two. Good luck. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Interested in learning?  Try THIS. Your use of my Amazon … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
10 Comments

Rumors of a forced-resignation attack on Bp. Joseph Strickland from ROME

In about mid-August I had heard that perhaps Bp. Strickland would be ousted by Rome in the first part of July. “I’ll believe it,” quoth I quietly but pretty much believing, “when I see it.” We heard about the visitation … Read More

Posted in The Coming Storm, The Drill |
26 Comments

Daily Rome Shot 790

Photo by The Great Roman™ Welcome registrant: fidelis1 Meanwhile, how long did it take you to find this mate in two?  White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
16 Comments

11 Sept – Shanksville, PA – et al.

On a recent driving trip when I attended a conference for priests in West Virginia, my way eventually wended past Shanksville, PA. Panorama. There is not a one to one analogy with the event of the attack on the WTC, … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged
10 Comments

Daily Rome Shot 789

Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for insurance, groceries, everything. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance.  US HERE – UK HERE Meanwhile, black to move. Force mate in … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
2 Comments

Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 15th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 23rd) 2023

Share the good stuff. It’s the 15th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo and the 23rd Sunday of the Novus Ordo. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? Tell … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged
6 Comments

ACTION ITEM! 9 September – International Buy A Priest A Beer Day!

UPDATE: Thanks to: TGR™, MWS, GW, BC, TS NB: Scroll down for the Latin and English texts for the Blessing of Beer. You don’t want to miss this.  It’s too important.  And this has been a really tough year for … Read More

Posted in ACTION ITEM! | Tagged
1 Comment

Daily Rome Shot 788

Meanwhile,…  white to move and mate in 2. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The battle in Fischer Random is underway in St. Louis. Legend Garry Kasparov (the oldest … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
7 Comments