Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Invoking “Grandmother of the West”….? What is THAT all about?

SERIOUS PREAMBLE No demon has a real name.  That’s part of their punishment.  They really want a name and identity.   Invocation of a false god or spirit allows demons to step up and be recognized, take the name and get … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 519, etc.

Meanwhile…. The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. White to move. Don’t get rooked. Please remember me when shopping online. It … Read More

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D. Arlington: more accompaniment for the faithful who desire the Vetus Ordo

Remember this? 2,800 Catholics Sign Traditional Latin Mass Petition Delivered to Arlington Bishop| National Catholic Register https://t.co/A8o5kmo7p4 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) February 8, 2022 Citing the absurd smoke-screen of “international assessment and consultation of bishops”,  and the Dubious Dubia … Read More

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Francis: Grandmother of the West, invoked, to open the great circle and then blasts at “traditionalists”.

At The Catholic Thing there is a summary piece abooot Francis’ trip to Canadia.  It starts: “Well, that’s over.” You can read it there.  It paints a rather pathetic picture and darns with faint praise, the point being that it … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 518, etc.

I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project.  Thanks to the donors! The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. Wyoming Catholic College … Read More

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VIDEO Apparitions of Our Lady Hrushiw, Ukraine

Here’s a British film from the late 80’s about an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ukraine, a place much in the news these days. As it began, I couldn’t help but think about the way that traditional Roman … Read More

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ASK FATHER: It is mortal sin for parents to send their children to public schools?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: With the recent dustups involving education curriculum in the United States I feel this is an important question to ask. Some on social media have suggested that, with what’s going on public schools these days, it … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 517, etc.

I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project.  Thanks to the donors! The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. Wyoming Catholic College … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Consecration of bishops when there is no Pope

From a reader… QUAERITUR: If Francis were to (God forbid) die tomorrow, how would that affect the rules concerning episcopal consecrations? I saw a comment on this blog saying the SSPX could likely use sede vacante periods to slip by … Read More

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8th Sunday after Pentecost: We will see the end of all this and Christ will see us through.

Cross posted with One Peter Five: This week’s task is scary.  The Gospel for this 8th Sunday after Pentecost presents probably the most difficult of the Lord’s parables to explicate.  This week we hear the Parable of the Unjust Steward … Read More

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