Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

VIDEO: How are newcomers to the Traditional Latin Mass treated?

I saw an oldish video interview that Taylor Marshall did with Michael Matt of The Remnant.  They range around on many topics.  However, this part is of particular value.  How are newcomers to the Traditional Latin Mass treated?  Welcomed?  Not welcomed?  … Read More

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@MilArchUSA Archbp. Broglio Responds to US Navy Decision to Cancel Catholic Priest Contracts

UPDATE 9 Sept 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09-09-2020 Archbishop Timothy Broglio Expresses Gratitude for U.S. Navy Decision to Retain Contracts with Catholic Priests Navy reverses decision to cancel priest contracts at Naval Bases Coronado and Ventura County and Naval Support … Read More

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ASK FATHER: When the SHTF, what should we have to help underground priests?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: The most recent podcast with Ann Barnhardt was on the topic of prepping — HERE — and since the Church in the US might be needing to go underground sooner than we think one of the … Read More

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“Fratelli tutti”, anyone?

I am firmly convinced of something I picked up years ago from a radio talk show chap from in native place. Joe Soucheray – whose shtick was the viscerally common-sensical “Garage Logic” – used to offer that every newspaper ought … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 31. “Thy bosom is endeared with all hearts…”

#ASonnetADay – 31. "Thy bosom is endeared with all hearts…" pic.twitter.com/966WhQLk3V — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 8, 2020

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8 September – Feast of the Nativity of Mary

Stop for a moment.  Consider what our eternal prospects were before the birth not only of Our Lord, but also before the birth of His Mother, from whom He took our human nature, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ponder the state … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 30. “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought…”

On Labor Day… inside because of moquitos. #ASonnetADay – 30. “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought…” Perspective really helps with this one. pic.twitter.com/Qse1JLX6vl — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 7, 2020

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#ASonnetADay – 29. “When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes” Quoted even in a Star Trek: NG episode!

#ASonnetADay – 29. "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" Quoted even in a Star Trek: NG episode! ( @SirPatStew ) pic.twitter.com/PizvEbsyTI — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 6, 2020

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Wherein Fr. Z responds to the rude attack from Beans – @MassimoFaggioli – on @BishopHying of @MadisonDiocese

I believe that my best public response to Massimo “Beans” Faggioli’s vicious attack on Bp. Hying of Madison, is to say Holy Mass for his intention tomorrow, a 1st Saturday. Beans posted this on Twitter.  For those of you who … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 27. “Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed…”

#ASonnetADay – 27. “Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed…” pic.twitter.com/tUZavQ7tyM — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) September 4, 2020

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