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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
News about a TMSM vestment project: Solemn Mass set in violet
Cheery news! I occasionally get checks from kind readers for the Tridentine Mass Society of the Diocese of Madison, a 501(c)(3) organization of which I am the jefe. Even in this time of the Wuhan Devil, which has shut down … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Sacra Domus Aurea, TMSM, Tridentine Mass Society of Madison, vestments
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ASK FATHER: Does the Sacrament of Anointing *always* forgive sins or are there conditions that must be met?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have received extreme unction four times since April. Does the Anointing *always* forgive sins or are there conditions that must be met. I’m worried now since through my own lack of planning COVID-19 and just … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 80. “O, how I faint when I of you do write…”
#ASonnetADay – 80. “O, how I faint when I of you do write…” pic.twitter.com/oP5bCXVVOU — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 4, 2020
Posted in Poetry, Sonnet A Day
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Notes about Holy Communion
I saw a very good post at Ann Barnhardt’s blog. HERE It is in no way polemical or political. It is, however, both timely and perennial. It is something that needs refreshing in the minds and hearts of many and … Read More
ASK FATHER: A priest complains about another priest’s form of absolution in his confession
From a priest reader… QUAERITUR: At the risk of testing your patience . . . is it valid if the Priest (after improvising the first half of the absolution formula) says: “I absolve you from all the sins of your … Read More
#ASonnetADay – GUEST POEM from the Requiem Mass – “Dies irae, dies illa, Solvet saeclum in favilla…”
#ASonnetADay – GUEST POEM from the Requiem Mass – “Dies irae, dies illa, Solvet saeclum in favilla…” pic.twitter.com/eiH2SZwa4U — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 3, 2020
All Souls Masses – changes to rubrics when saying three Masses continuously
I am getting ready to say my three Masses today. On two days of the year, the priest has the privilege of saying three Masses: Christmas and All Souls. On Christmas, he can keep three stipends for the Masses. On … Read More
#ASonnetADay – 79. “Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid…”
#ASonnetADay – 79. “Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid…” pic.twitter.com/hx1yl4lKmZ — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 2, 2020
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – All Saints 2020 – POLL: Did the Election come up during homily?
Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday, either live or on the internet? Let us know what it was. Also, are your churches opening up? What was attendance like? For … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest gives absolution while I am saying Act of Contrition
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In all the time I have gone to confession, I say the Act of Contrition, and then the priest absolves me. However, the priest at my new parish does Absolution at the same time I am … Read More
