Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

7 July – Stage 11 of @LeTour, the Monks of Le Barroux, and YOU

This post brings together three great offerings from France: good wine, great chant, and the Tour de France. I while ago I wrote about the wonderful wine made by the traditional Benedictine monks of Le Barroux in S. France.   I … Read More

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6 July: St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr

Today is the Feast of St. Maria Goretti, who died defending her virginity and also in the attempt to prevent her killer from committing a terrible sin. The story of her appearance to him, Alessandro Serenelli, in prison, and his … Read More

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CQ CQ CQ: Ham Radio – #ZedNet POSTPONED – 4 July ’21 – POSTPONED

Fellow hams, here’s a reminder about ZedNet for Sunday 4 JULY ’21 – evening at 2000h EDT. (0100h ZULU Monday). Given the 4th of July weekend, let’s have a break.   See you next week on 11 July.    This doesn’t … Read More

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4 July 21 – Francis undergoing surgery

Bottom line: on 4 July in the afternoon, Francis went to the Gemelli Polyclinic for surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon.  When that surgery will take place is not yet known.  

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Despite rumors, TLM advances in @ArchdioceseSF

Rumor volat.  Meanwhile, our response is to push ahead relentlessly, joyfully. We are our rites and we cannot be stopped. I received this… “ In celebration of the 14th anniversary of the publication of Pope Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum, St. … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Can bishops or priests forbid Communion on the tongue?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Please help me to understand something about Communion on the hand.  As I’m understanding it, people can receive Communion on the hand if they want to but also on the tongue if they want that and … Read More

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