Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 767 – Dino and Latino

White, down in material, to move and, remarkably, win. 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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“O Father, thank you for that message. I didn’t understand all of it, but I could hear every word.”

I’m confident that pretty much all of us priests have at one point or another after a Mass heard something along this line, generally from one of our treasured senior mass-attending Catholic ladies: “O Father, thank you for that message. … Read More →

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Daily Rome Shot 766

Welcome registrant: ThoedeDreyling White to move and mate in 3. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Interested in learning?  Try THIS. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in … Read More →

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Daily Rome Shot 765

Photo by The Great Roman™ It is a proposal to counter the World Youth Day reposition debacle. Also by way of contrast, the 2023 Chartres pilgrimage v 2023 WYD.  Yes, there are  different mechanics because of scale, but that’s not … Read More →

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Your Good News

Do you have good news for the readership? I haven’t asked this for a while.  However, today is of such a kind that good news would help. Firstly, I read that the Marians of the Immaculate Conception have voted to return to … Read More →

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-15: The return of Fr. Tommy. The dime drops.

August 15th, 2023 Dear Diary, I had kind of a shock today, but I’m hoisting a scotch anyway and breaking out the caviar ’cause it’s a relief to have Fr. Tommy back. Things have kinda slipped through the cracks the … Read More →

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Daily Rome Shot 764

Photo by The Great Roman™ Welcome registrant: greg************66@gmail.com [I don’t recommend using email for your nickname, btw.] I will remind you about this terrific find which is turning out to be rewarding. From Fr. James Mawdsley, fellow cancelled priest, Crucifixion … Read More →

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The 4th Glorious Mystery

NB: Today, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we can begin a 54 Day Novena! We might pray a 54 Day Novena using the Memorare, the Rosary, or another Marian prayer, for the mitigation of the cruel Motu … Read More →

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14 August – St. Maximilian Kolbe : priest, martyr, Ham Radio operator. Also, the 3rd path to beatification: “Oblatio Vitae”

Today, 14 August, is the Vigil of the Assumption (purple).  It is also the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe (red), a Franciscan priest put to death at Auschwitz. St. Maximilian Kolbe, has a special relevance for Catholic media. Today, dear … Read More →

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Daily Rome Shot 763

Photo by The Great Roman™ The Benedictines of Le Barroux are making wine.  Help them and enjoy!  10% with code “FATHERZ10” Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE  These links take you to a generic “catholic” … Read More →

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