Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Diocese of Orange: TLM cancelled

Remember, that the attacks on the Traditional Latin Mass are really attacks on the PEOPLE who desire it. I received this from a reader… How might one respond to this letter?   How about something like this. Dear Father Quang, Thank … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 780 – Remember: it’s a 1st Friday and the beginning of September

Photo by The Great Roman™ BTW… thanks to AFC for the monthly donations via Zelle.  I’ve tried writing thank you notes but they’ve been “undeliverable” (@charter.net). Also, please in your goodness remember in your prayers Laura B, a long time … Read More

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SEPTEMBER: Our Lady of Sorrows – Think “rhomphaia”

This image of Mary is found in the the Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo in Rome. The month of September is traditionally a time for meditation on and veneration of Our Lady of Sorrows.   15 September, the day next to … Read More

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CWR’s Carl Olson nails it

At CWR, Carl Olson took on some words of Francis to Portuguese Jesuits – we saw something about that elsewhere – published in La Civiltà Cattolica especially about US “backwardists” and we poor benighted American’s and “ideology”.   Thus, he demonstrates … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 779

Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile, white to mate in two.  How long did it take you? NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, drop me a … Read More

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Pertaining to Tip 2

Given that I recently posted again, after a long time, about Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession (HERE) I had to share this from my friend Patrick Madrid. Pertaining to Tip 2: pic.twitter.com/RkltGEqFOY — Patrick Madrid ?? (@patrickmadrid) … Read More

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30 August: Bl. Ildefonso Schuster

The late great liturgist and holy Card. Archbp. of Milan, Bl. Ildefonso Schuster, whom I often quote, died on 30 August 1954.  Future Pope Roncalli .   His tomb is in the Duomo of Milan.  It was opened in 1985 as … Read More

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ACTION ITEM! Gulf Coast BISHOPS, PRIESTS: Pray the Litany against #HurricaneIdalia

Please retweet and share around. Hurricane Idalia arrived, Cat 3. I have an action item for you believing priests and bishops out there.   With confidence we can pray the prayers which the Church has designated against storms. I believe what … Read More

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“In the face of such barbs, how can I convince my Protestant and non-Christian allies that our Catholic teachings are not hypocrisy?”

There is an important article at the National Catholic Register written by a Chinese priest under a pseudonym. The plight of Catholics and the complicity – both active and passive – on the part of Rome are palpable. […] And … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 778 –

Welcome registrant: Gladtrad2 White to move and win (attain a winning position).  Not all that tough, but it has a good tactic which should be a regular arrow in our quivver. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next … Read More

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