Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany: “‘Vengeance is YOURS’, saith the Lord!” No… wait… that’s not how it goes. CROSS-POSTED

Cross-Posted from One Peter Five: We are looking at the Epistle readings for the Vetus Ordo on Sundays. This week we continue what we prayed last week. I say, “what we prayed,” because the readings themselves are part of a … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 3rd Ord) 2023

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Novus Ordo and the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany in the Vetus Ordo. … Read More

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ASK FATHER: I don’t believe Francis is really the Pope. Is it a sin to go to Mass where his name is mentioned?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have read your blog on and off for years but recently began reading regularly. I always find your writing edifying and informative. I will try to keep my question/concern short and to the point. I … Read More

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Diocese of Cheyenne: “Welcome!”

In case someone didn’t see it. From Messa in Latino… an Italian site: Da Facebook del 7 gennaio scorso. Interpret this for me? What Does the Oppressor Really Say? How about: Please note that in the Diocese of Cheyenne NOVUS ORDO Mass may … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 641

This little video might not be from Rome, but it is certainly of Rome. It is as Roman as Roman can be. Your daily Rome shot. The blessing of the lambs. Meanwhile,… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Pagan amulet for protection

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I know a young couple. The man from indigenous descent who is converting to the faith and who will be baptized and confirmed this April. She has asked about an amulet her husband never takes off … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 640 and MORE Requiem for Card. Pell in Rome

More from Cardinal Pell’s Requiem in Rome. From Bree Dail. Meanwhile… 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 or searching, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 639 and a Requiem for Card. Pell in Rome

From a Requiem Mass in Rome for Card. Pell. From Bree Dail. Meanwhile,… Both Kings are in trouble, but it is white’s move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. … Read More

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Concerning the Antichrist, the End Times, the Restrainer, and YOU. Wherein Fr. Z rants: Save The Liturgy – Save The World

There is a good piece at The Catholic Thing today about the concept … and eventually person … of the Antichrist. I’ll point out a couple things that caught my eye. First, something on a liturgical note. The writer, Francis … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Francis said priests must NEVER deny absolution. True? Wherein Fr. Z rants.

I’m getting a lot of questions about something that Francis said to seminarians from Barcelona.  Story at the Catholic Herald HERE. As the tale goes, Francis delivered profanity-studded “off the cuff” remarks to seminarians, including “not to be clerical, to forgive everything”, adding … Read More

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