Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

20 Jan: St. Sebastian, invoked against the pandemic

Today, 20 January, is the feast of early martyrs, St. Fabian, who became Pope and St. Sebastian, a soldier who had risen through the ranks at the time of Diocletian.  When the Emperor learned that Sebastian was a Christian, the … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Prayers “for the Pope”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Prayers are said for the Pope every Mass, but I can only find prayers ABOUT the Pope and his role in the collect for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Are there any others … Read More

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PROJECT “200!” Wherein Fr. Z asks for some help.

UPDATE: 8 Feb 2021: A lot of you have signed up for a new monthly subscription and I am very grateful.  I counted some of you more than once because you signed up for more than $10/mo.  That means that … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 55

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Daily Rome Shot 54

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Diei duri nox…

This is fun. Your timeline needed to have "A hard day's night" sung in Latin. https://t.co/fMZ0OacrSy — Fr Timothy Finigan (@FatherTF) January 18, 2021

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 2nd Sunday of Epiphany (NO – 2nd Ordinary)

Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday (obligation or none), either live or on the internet? Let us know what it was. Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to … Read More

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Fr. Z with thanks for your notes

It has been about 24 hours since I posted about the changes I am facing.  HERE Please read that. At the end of that post, I invited notes from you. I am floored at the outpouring of kindness.  Your observations … Read More

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