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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- Zephyrinus on WDTPRS: A charming translation for the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo – 4 November: “Dear Fr. Z. Thank you for your wonderful mention of John, Marquess of Bute (+1900), whose translation of the Roman…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I am also nostalgic for the days of shortwave radio, back when I was in high school in the 1960s…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “If I remember correctly, the plaque on the USS Wisconsin dryly reports the aftermath of that hit with the phrase…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “1. Vatican II serves as a foundational instruction to “listen to the voice of the spirit^tm”. Ok. So, “the people”…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “Father, piggy-backing on Robert’s question … I’ve often wondered: when you are “on leave” or just out-and-about, are you in…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I was present at the inaugural dinner celebration for the shortwave station. It was amazing to see what was accomplished…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Is it proper to pray for the repose of souls who died before the Resurrection and the harrowing of Hell?”: “A soul, once in hell, can it ever be allowed into Heaven? [Never. For eternity.]”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “Father’s point about …”independence from a local digital infrastructure…” is important. I have the same thoughts about libraries. Yes, physical…”
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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
ROME 23/05 – Day 04: Monnica and Martyrs and Missouri (a sweet new book for girls about Benedictine Nuns)
Today the Ave Maria Bell ring time has moved into a new stage of its cycles, now scheduled – and ignored – at 2-:30. The Roman sunrise was 06:01. The Roman sunset will be at 20:14. Welcome new registrant: deaconchuck … Read More
ROME 23/05 – Day 03: Relics, rabbits and rates
Today the sun rose at 06:02. This evening the sun will set at 20:18. The Ave Maria Bell will not ring at 20:15, though it should. In the Novus calendar it is the Feast of Sts. Philip and James the … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-02 – Fr. Tommy’s replacement
May 2nd, 2023 Dear Diary, Bad news. Fr. Tommy has more than a sprained ankle. The maley-something bone, the lump on the side of the ankle is broken. No way he can do anything for a few weeks. Vijay has … Read More
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ROME 23/05 – Day 02: Eating in and eating out
06:03 was sunrise. 20:12 will be sunset. On this Feast of St. Athanasius the Ave Maria bell should ring at 20:15. A big shout out to Bp. Athanasius Schneider, whose name day it is. Check out his book. US HERE – UK HERE … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-01 – Wimpies, again
May 1st, 2023 Dear Diary, Another exhausting Sunday. Confirmations in Prairieville and Watson. False eyelashes must be in again – most of the girls were wearing them. The boys looked confused, though one of them was really chipper. He had … Read More
1 May – St. Joseph the Worker: Mighty Intercessor and Silent King
I have often asserted in these pages that St. Joseph is a powerful intercessor. I have received amazing interventions by this great saint, who is the earthly father of the Son of God. I recently committed my material cares to … Read More
ROME 23/05 – Day 01: Rain rain go away
We being the month dedicated to the Mother of God by venerating St. Joseph, under the title of Worker. If not for the clouds, today we would have seen the sunrise at 06:05. It will probably still be cloudy at … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Easter (N.O.: 4th of) 2023
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It was the 3rd Sunday after Easter in the Vetus Ordo and the 4th Sunday of Easter in the Novus Ordo. In … Read More
ROME 23/04 – Day 30: Fr Z’s Kitchen – Vongole veraci
At the dawn of the tie-breaker between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren the sun broke the horizon at 06:06. When it sets at 20:10, there should be a new official FIDE World Champion. It has been an amazing match. I … Read More
Zephyrinus on WDTPRS: A charming translation for the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo – 4 November: “Dear Fr. Z. Thank you for your wonderful mention of John, Marquess of Bute (+1900), whose translation of the Roman…”
