Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

TRAILER to a new film about the Diocese of Charlotte waging war on Traditional Catholics

I’m told by the editor of Regina Magazine, which made this film, that it is to be released next week.

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Updating the Fishwrap image – UPDATE

I might as well get on the bandwagon. I think the Fishwrap needs a new Cracker Barrel style look, what say you? Old New I dunno… we can do better.   I like the first one better, but it is too … Read More

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Another PSA about phone scams and YOU

Today I had a one ring call from “PayPal”.  Of course PayPal doesn’t call you. I looked up the number.  At the top of the search results was something from the Federal Trade Commission about “One-ring” cell phone scam can … Read More

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De notatione motuum in ludo scaccorum: observationes et postulata

You are getting into the spirit of it, I see. To be more Roman the the Romans, but perhaps not more than The Great Roman™, I suppose you should use the Latin terms for the pieces. Nonne?   In a previous … Read More

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Novus Fumus, Nova Cola, Novus Vasus, Novus Ordo – UPDATED

Have you seen the riot of tweets about the changes that Cracker Barrel has made to their logo and decor? Cracker Barrel has literally removed the cracker barrel from its logo — along with the old white man sitting in … Read More

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SSPX made their Jubilee pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica – UPDATED

The SSPX today made their pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica to enter through the Holy Door and gain the indulgence for the Jubilee. So far I’ve only seen this tweet. I’m certain there will be other images. Glorious sights from … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1417: The world is returning to normal

NB: I am able to take some Mass Intentions right now. HERE Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z responds

Under another post, concerning St. John Eudes’ remarks about bad priests being an affliction from God for the wickedness of the people – God gives them the priests they deserve – a sometime commentator here, whom I’ve permitted to have … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1416

The World’s Best Sacristan™ has had time off from blazing hot Rome back in his native place where he is able to enjoy his mother’s cooking once again.  Ecco!  La parmigiana della mamma. Welcome registrant: Holy Zeal This morning in Lauds … Read More

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19 August – St. John Eudes on BAD PRIESTS: “a most evident mark of God’s anger and the most terrible castigation He can inflict upon the world”

Today is the Feast of St. John Eudes, a great saint of the 17th c.  A great missionary. He was a promoter of devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and spiritual writer. Canonized in 1920’s, he has a gigantic … Read More

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