Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

An altar set up at sea

From time to time, I give you updates from a Navy friend CDR Johnson, who is chaplain on USS FORD, which is being put through its paces. Today (happy B-Day Marines – ‘rah), after he saw one of my masthead … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 86. “Was it the proud full sail of his great verse…” Last of the “Rival Poet” set.

#ASonnetADay – 86. “Was it the proud full sail of his great verse…” Last of the “Rival Poet” set. pic.twitter.com/TcBwQxfpPf — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 9, 2020

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ASK FATHER: Plural of “prie-dieu”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: You occasionally discuss what the plural of gin and tonic should be. I have a similar problem with what you have just assembled. In England, we borrow the French term Prie Dieu. That’s fine in the … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 23rd after Pentecost (NO: 32nd Ordinary) 2020

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. Also, are you churches opening up? What was … Read More

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What’s at stake?

They will mark people for retribution. They will destroy the balance of power to ensure permanent one party rule. That’s how the Left rolls. “Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy.” – … Read More

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A joyful project in view of greater determination

These are evil days and, right now, we seem to be on the cusp of a dreadful turn. Therefore I was especially pleased to have a project this evening. A reader – I don’t know who – sent me a … Read More

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#SonnetADay – 85. “My tongue-tied Muse in manners holds her still…”

#SonnetADay – 85. “My tongue-tied Muse in manners holds her still…” pic.twitter.com/FywnRfvoSo — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 9, 2020

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ASK FATHER: “Can a Catholic say or wear clothes that state Biden is not my president?”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Since President Trump was elected Some Democrats have never acknowledged him as president. They say he is not my president. Which was very irritating. Now that Biden has appeared to have won can a Catholic say … Read More

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Who is on Parler?

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There are so many things wrong with this.

The homosexualist activist Jesuit comes out with this. The surprise “On Eagles’ Wings” reference by @JoeBiden, which made my phone buzz like crazy, made me realize: this means four years of not only a Catholic president, but an injection of … Read More

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