Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 705 with additional thanks

  The traditional monks of Le Barroux in France are making fine wines. Why not check it out? You help them and you get wine! Use FATHERZ10 at checkout for 10% off. Meanwhile, Black to move and inflict pain. NB: … Read More

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UPDATED – My View For Awhile: deepest darkest Brooklyn

The first stage of the Roman April sojourn is underway after a few hectic days and arrangements. Meanwhile the phone is pinging and beeping with news. UPDATE 30 March 23 The 3 hour flight to JFK seemed to take 3 … Read More

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Missae pro Missa Update: News release for traditional Catholic media

In my Daily Rome Shot today, I had photos of billboard that have appeared in Rome, quoting popes, in favor of the Traditional Latin Mass. I subsequently received a request from the people behind a different initiative along with a … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 704

Today I begin the trek to Rome, via NYC. However, a friend sent this. He wrote: Billboards have appeared all around Rome extolling the traditional Roman liturgy. They feature an image of Pope Pius V, or Pope John Paul II, … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-28 – A trip to the convent

March 28th 2023 Dear Diary, Spent most of today with the nuns at Good Heavens convent (or is it Good Shepherd? I’m never sure). Those old gals have really been through a lot. They survived that investigation a few years … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 703

In honor of a priest friend who is now in Sicily with a parish group. Meanwhile,… check out the Chess.com shop.  Do yourself a favor – do your kids a favor – get a good set and get at it.  … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 1st Passion Sunday (5th Lent) 2023 and a POLL about veiled images

Let’s start with a poll, posted yesterday. What did you see in your parish?   Let’s have a poll.  Anyone can vote, but only registered users can comment.  Please use the combox.  You may also send or post photos of … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 702

Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… Black to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have … Read More

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FOR SALE

HERE >>sigh<<

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POLL: Covering images for Passiontide, 5th Sunday of Lent – 2023

We are now in Passiontide. From this Sunday, traditionally called 1st Sunday of the Passion, it is customary to veil images in churches. In the Gospel in traditional Form of the Roman Rite we hear: Tulérunt ergo lápides, ut iácerent … Read More

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