Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 614

From the magnificent new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pelegrini.  Simply fantastic. Meanwhile,… BLACK to move.  Sorry I didn’t put this in at first. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for … Read More

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URGENT! ALL PRIESTS… ALL PENITENTS GOING TO CONFESSION… ACTION ITEM!

I received this email. First, let me say… GO TO CONFESSION! That means PRIESTS too! Next, use my tips for making a good confession. HERE Now… I received this email. Good afternoon, Father. In the middle of a recent confession, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 613

Meanwhile,… Black to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, drop me a line. HERE If you are looking for a nice last minute gift, how … Read More

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WDTPRS – 22 December – O Rex Gentium: Mud or dust?

A continuation of our look at the O Antiphons for these last few days before Christmas… LATIN: O Rex gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti. ENGLISH: O King … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 612

Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… White to move and win material. This one made me work!  There’s an attractive “tactic” at the beginning. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for … Read More

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Old Testament Prophets in the Church’s calendar: Like the Lord on the road to a Christmasy Emamaus

Today is 21 December, the Winter Solstice and the Feast of the Old Testament Prophet St. Micah. Since the beginning of December, Holy Mother Church has been imitating the Lord on the Road to Emmaus. She has been reminding us … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 611 and announcement

Welcome new registrants: cmfzed Matt1128 I am delighted to announce that Chess House has created a 10% off coupon code for you, my readers! FATHERZ10 (the same as for the wine that the monks of Le Barroux are producing) Meanwhile, … Read More

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WDTPRS 21 Dec. – O Oriens – The Winter Solstice and thoughts on time

This year’s Winter Solstice is marked in special ways. First, this is the day when, at last, the days in the Northern Hemisphere began to lengthen.  I don’t know about you, but these short days are hard on my. Second, … Read More

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St. Thomas and the beating, living, healing, Heart of Love.

Here is something that I wrote a while back. Since today in the Vetus Ordo calendar is the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, I figured that it might be good to share for those who haven’t seen it. […] … Read More

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20 December – Happy Birthday United States SPACE FORCE!

Semper Supra – “Always Above”

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