Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 1.

When I started this project, I had a different label. So, I am reposting Sonnet 1! @SirPatStew is recording #ASonnetADay by Shakespeare. Charming short videos! I’ve been challenged to do the same. “Why not?”, quoth I. It’s a chance to … Read More

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The Catholic Signal Corps is READY

Catholic Signal Corps.   I posted that it was finally up and running last April.  It is time to remind everyone. What do I mean? Consider… Big social media outlets are filtering, censoring, shadow banning content and users, “deplatforming” those whose … Read More

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The ‘c’atholic Biden Problem

How does one participate in the sin of another person?  We sin through another person’s actions by … counsel command consent provocation praise or flattery concealment partaking silence the defense of the ill done 1. Counsel: If you tell or advise … Read More

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27 August 2020 – @MadisonDiocese – Bp. Hying will administer Sacrament of Confirmation in the TRADITIONAL Rite

On Thursday, 27 August 2020, His Excellency Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Traditional Roman Rite. The Rite of Confirmation followed by a Solemn Mass will take place at 6:00PM … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 10.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9. The “procreation sonnets” continue… pic.twitter.com/JIyLSiA7j5 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 17, 2020

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 11th after Pentecost (NO: 20th Ordinary) 2020

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 you churches opening up? What was attendance like? For … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 9. pic.twitter.com/4PiMVqVHCv — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 16, 2020

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#ASonnetADay – SONNET 8.

#ASonnetADay – SONNET 8. The bells! The bells! pic.twitter.com/3T70DyVBEV — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) August 15, 2020

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REVIEW: Ancient Roman version of Amazon’s “Alexa”

In Classics I worked on reconstructed Classical pronunciation of Latin. In my English minor I did the same for Early Modern English (e.g., Shakespeare). That’s probably why today I received this. It seems to be a kind review of the … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z asks: What’s with the “QAnon conspiracy theory”?

I have a question.  Usually, when I ask the readership for help with some information, smart people step up. Today during a presser, a newsie asked Pres. Trump if he agrees with a Georgia Republican who holds to what the … Read More

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