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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Rise in “deaths of despair” and loss of religion
At MarketWatch there is a piece entitled Rise in middle-aged white ‘deaths of despair’ may be fueled by loss of religion, new research paper argues Excerpt: So-called deaths of despair such as from suicide or alcohol abuse have been skyrocketing … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 638
Welcome registrants: RobAbney NauelMaiza Jambon Steedalyn TimInMiami Meanwhile,… Black is up but Her Majesty is distant and the King is under siege. White has a sniper on the horizon. White’s knight has a great square on F5. White to move. … Read More
ROME – 19 January 2023: Pontifical Requiem for Card. Pell (TLM)
I am told that the celebrant will be Card. Burke.
ASK FATHER: Retreat for women with the TLM
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Do you know where we might find a good women’s retreat in a TLM environment? I’ll open this up to the readership.
Daily Rome Shot 637
Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. A great set for beginners and experienced players alike. Use FATHERZ10 for 10% off. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Heretic priest
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My cousin’s parish priest said that there is no purgatory. What say you? I say that, if he really thinks there is no Purgatory, then the priest is a heretic. I say that if he has … Read More
After the death of Card. Pell, the gloves are coming off.
I firmly believe that Card. Pell would have been a “kingmaker” in an upcoming conclave because of his ecclesiastical experience, his personality, and his enormous moral authority after his persecution and unjust imprisonment. As one of my correspondents wrote, rightly, … Read More
ASK FATHER: Is it a sin to contribute for a side altar at an SSPX chapel?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is making a sponsorship to an SSPX church a sin, if one doesn’t support being in Schism. I have a deep love for Our Lady of Guadalupe for example and would like to support the side … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 636
Welcome registrants: karen h momentomori SursumCorda17 songbirdnola Video by Bree Dail. Meanwhile,… NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The monks have added a third choice! In chess news, Tata … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 2nd Ord) 2023
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Novus Ordo and the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany in the Vetus Ordo. … Read More
