Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 1409 – UPDATE: BONUS VIDEO

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“The sky is crying…” 10 August

The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street. Thanks to flaming comet dust moving at 60km per second. From Space Weather: SET YOUR ALARM FOR DAWN: Venus and Jupiter are converging in the eastern dawn sky for a … Read More

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C’mon guys! You can do better!

This is from twitter… and I offer this with nothing but great admiration for both Matthew Hazell and the amazing Dr. Kreeft. (1/8) I find myself in general agreement with Prof Kreeft, because this Sunday (19C per annum) is, frankly, … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 19th Sunday)

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the this 9th Sunday after … Read More

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ASK FATHER: The priest won’t let me make an anonymous confession – updated

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a question about confession. If you want to remain anonymous during confession, is it OK for the priest to not allow it? I did something horrible and it had a lot of ramifications in … Read More

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A message from Card. Burke to Fr. Z’s readers and viewers – August 2025

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ASK FATHER: In the confessional Father said the Holy Spirit is a woman.

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father during confession said in his opinion, the Holy Spirit is a woman. “She gives us birth in baptism, she will help you.” [Jackass!] His other remarks were well taken but I was so appalled I … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1408 – Caccio-ing up

I keep starting these posts and then forget to publish them. So here’s one sorta kinda done. A “bis” of caccio e pepe and asparagus with truffle. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – … Read More

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My View For Awhile: To the Shrine and From the Shrine

Before launching into the trip itself, homage must be paid to my hosts. Last night we had terrific sauteed peppers and spicy sausage on the grill, which could be consumed with or without the excellent Turano rolls (which I have … Read More

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THE GRAPES OF… TRANFIGURATION!

The Roman calendar has many little treasures which remind us of how our Faith and the Church’s calendar, the rhythm of temporal and spiritual life, are integrated in our seasons. Today, for example, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the … Read More

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