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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
The persecution of traditional Catholic faithful continues: TLM forbidden at St. John Vianney’s shrine in France
Remember: It’s not just the rites that they fear, because they make them uncomfortable, it’s the people who desire those rites whom they really distain. It’s the people. The TLM is effectively banned at the Shrine of Ars. How is … Read More
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Welcome registrant: jo_c White to move. Mate in 2. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 2019-07-24 – Vetitum
EDITOR’S NOTE: The problem with the Pie Town Couple started HERE when they had their photo taken with the +F. Atticus and then said “The bishop blessed our marriage”. More on 13 June 13: HERE This was the Pie Town … Read More
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Meanwhile, a puzzle. White to play. Mate in two. I’ll make this a little larger today so you can see the notation more easily. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for … Read More
25 July St. James the Greater, Apostle
Today is the Feast of St James the Greater, Apostle, brother of St John the Apostle Evangelist and a son of Zebedee. These brother were called the “Sons of Thunder… Boanerges“. He was put to death around AD 42-44. His … Read More
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Welcome registrants: studens Fazio Fr.A. 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 White to … Read More
ASK FATHER: What is the official book and English translation for blessings after Vatican II but prior to the release of Book of Blessing? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have been doing research however to no avail. What is the official book and english translation used for blessing after Vatican 2 prior to the release of Book of Blessing? The book of blessings remained … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 8th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 16th) 2023
Share the good stuff. It’s the 8th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo and the 16th 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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White to move.. Find white’s only move that does not immediately checkmate black! How long did that take you? NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Interested in learning? Try … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “Bruised: appliances tied to the Internet I recall something I read a few years ago, that someone hacked a guy’s…”
