Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

29 Aug ’23: Francis Card Arinze – Anniversary of episcopal consecration – 58 years as a bishop!

Ad MULTOS annos! FRANCIS CARDINAL ARINZE IS 58 YEARS A BISHOP TODAY Today marks the 58th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church and an illustrious Nigerian – Francis Cardinal Arinze. Cardinal Arinze was … Read More

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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession – in SPANISH

Many years ago I posted Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession If you are nervous about making a confession, or perhaps afraid, use these tips. I hope they will be helpful. I was recently contacted by a … Read More

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DOWN WITH THE FOUR OLDS!

Remember my New catholic Red Guards trope? pic.twitter.com/ufXNaJknZq — Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) August 28, 2023 This one ticks several boxes.  Fr. Z kudos. Meanwhile, Very pleased to see Scott Hahn post this to his Facebook today. pic.twitter.com/gb25oWWR4t — Miguel ?? (@fredalmighty22) … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 777

Welcome new registrants: GhostofMrToad KC7ON The traditional Benedictines of Norcia make three kinds of beer.  It’s great! In Chess News, Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com have settled their differences and released statements to that effect. It’ll be interesting to … Read More

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Like the little pieces of a mosaic…

Sometimes pieces, tid-bits of news, fall together in such a way that they seem to reveal a larger picture or presaging something not yet seen on the horizon. For example, in an exchange of texts today with a notable Catholic … Read More

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Because Scott Hahn has recently been attacked by a fanatic, I recommend…

Because Scott Hahn has recently been attacked by a fanatic, I recommend that you get one of Scott’s books and also a book from the publishing concern connected to the St. Paul Center, Emmaus Press. A good choice for the … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 776

Terrific NEWish restaurant very high on my list of favorites, near Ss. Trinità. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE  These links take you to a generic “catholic” search in Amazon, but, once in and browsing … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-28 – A visit to a Hispanic parish for food (and Fr. Luis)

August 28, 2023 Dear Diary, It was Fr. Luis’s “homecoming” this weekend, back to the parish he went to when he immigrated here, got involved and decided to pursue priesthood. Thank heaven he’s now over at Christ the King, though! … Read More

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Blasphemous sermon about the Lord and the Syrophoenician woman in Matthew 15 by Francis’ close aide, Jesuit

As a preamble, Fr. Antonio (“2+2=5”) Spadaro, SJ … more HERE.  Scroll down a little.  Read about his interest in Pier Vittorio Tondelli. Fr. Antonio Spadaro, editor of the semi-official publication La Civiltà Cattolica, has been, at times, nearly sewed … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 13th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 21st) 2023

Share the good stuff. It’s the 13th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo and the 21st 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

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