Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

The Devil, the Enemy of the soul, always tells us what he is up to: St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!

There are lots of “signs” these days. The Devil, the Enemy of the soul, always tells us what he is up to. He puts small hints and indications right in front of our faces woven together with other things that … Read More

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Since 28 May 28 2020, at least 528 attacks against US Catholic churches, damaged or destroyed historic churches

You won't believe this. HOW MANY ATTACKS ON CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE USA SINCE 2020? ANSWER: 528! Since May 28, 2020, there have been at least 528 attacks against Catholic churches in the United States, including acts of arson which … Read More

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To you suffering in Monterey, Detroit, Charlotte, Jefferson City, etc.

Today during the Sunday Solemn Mass I took my own advice. At the offertory, I prayerfully joined all of you who have lately suffered at the hands of your bishops, suppressors of the TLM and those who desire it, to … Read More

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ROME 25/10 – Day 1: Rientro

Today in Rome the Sun rose at 07:02, I watched it from the airplane, and it will set at 18:59. The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 19:15. Our landing was smooth, but they parked up at a remote … Read More

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My View For Awhile: All Roads Edition

I tried the newish Delta security line and zipped through from curb to the other side in under 15 minutes easily. Meanwhile… Thoughts? Why I travel with antibacterial wipes. Another from of cleansing. The attachment blocks all data transfer allowing … Read More

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Expanding your Rosary recitation with… wait for it…

US Catholic has something about expanding your Rosary recitation with… wait for it… SYNODAL Mysteries! Here they are!  Have at! Sunday: Attentional Reading the Gospel (Acts 1:1–5). Listening to the scriptures Waiting on the Spirit (Acts 1:6–11). Patience Praying in … Read More

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WDTPRS – 16th Sunday after Pentecost: We need grace so as not to fail in the vocations God entrusts to us

See my piece on the readings for the 16th Sunday over at One Peter Five: HERE This Sunday’s dense Collect survived the scissors and paste-pots of the Consilium during the 1960’s and lived on in the post-Conciliar Missale Romanum as … Read More

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ROME 25/10 – Day 0: Brooklyn

This afternoon I head to Rome. I’ve been again graced with the chance to meet up with friends in Gotham. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance … Read More

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New Prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops

There doesn’t seem to be all that much controversy around Leo XIV’s newly appointed Prefect for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for America Latina (which operates under the umbrella of the Dicastery for Bishops). The only thing I … Read More

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More pain in Austin

Bishop Garcia, former bishop of Monterey, issued the letter to the Latin Mass community located at Sacred Heart Church in Hollister, CA, on 14 September (coincidently the anniversary of Summorum Pontificum going into effect) snuffing out their TLM and community … Read More

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