Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

ASK FATHER: If the diocese cancelled Mass, but Father says Mass anyway, can we attend? Can government forbid it?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Our Gov. In NC has banned gatherings of 100, church and schools alike (but not restaurants, malls, etc). One is subject to Misdemeanor II charges. Our holy priest told a parishioner that he will say mass … Read More

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Francis Bergoglio’s Day Off? Seriously… Francis walks in empty Rome to venerate the famous Plague Crucifix of 1522

These are serious days, but I hope a little humor can be applied. Francis Bergoglio’s Day Off! A day well spent. It would have been better to have a procession, but… hey!  I’ll take it! BTW… this is the Ides … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday of Lent 2020 – The rise of spiritual warriors

Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass that fulfilled your Sunday Obligation? What was it? There are a lot of people who don’t get many good points in the sermons they must endure. … Read More

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USA – Pres. Trump declares Sunday, 15 March to be a National Day of Prayer

President Trump declared that today, 15 March, to be a National Day of Prayer. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR ALL AMERICANS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND FOR OUR NATIONAL RESPONSE EFFORTS – – – – – – – BY … Read More

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ASK FATHER: What do you think the pandemic will result in? Wherein Fr. Z RANTS!

From a reader… QUAERITUR: We can’t know what’s going to happen with the pandemic.  But what do you think will happen socially?  In the Church? It see it as a strong incentive to correct our badly compromised supply chains and … Read More

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Stuck because of COVID-19? How to make a Spiritual Communion.

Where I am, in the Cupboard Under The Stairs, the local county has decreed that gatherings of 250 or more, including religious events, are banned.  You can still go to nearly every other sort of place, but not church if … Read More

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ASK FATHER: I want to get food to elderly people with health problems

From a reader… QUAERITUR: If in my city people are under lockdown from the virus, I would like to make food for the homeless in the area and distribute it to them. My mother frequently is involved in groups with … Read More

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Votive Mass “Tempore Mortalitatis”

With the permission of Bp. Hying we are able to celebrate Votive Masses “Tempore Mortalitatis” and “Pro Infirmis” also on 3rd Class Ferias of Lent. We will do this regularly. Si vis pacem, para bellum! Today, before Mass, we sang … Read More

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RECENT POSTS and THANKS

I am very grateful for recent notes about your prayers for me.  I am grateful for the donations and benefactors. All LENTCAzTs  HERE All Holy Land Pilgrimage posts with videos HERE National Anthem of the Papal States ACTION ITEM! Subscribe … Read More

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National Anthem of the Papal States

When I have gone each year to the great Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage in Rome, there is a procession to San Pietro for Pontifical Mass. During that procession, the Litany is sung as well as various hymns. One of the hymns … Read More

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