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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
New video documentary about Benedict XVI from German TV
At National Catholic Register the intrepid Ed Pentin has posted at there is a 30 minute video documentary in German about Pope Benedict XVI’s life in the Vatican Gardens. It aired on German TV on 3 January. HERE It is … Read More
Media Report looks at the anti-Catholic bias of Associated Press writers
Take a moment at least to scan the Media Report article about how the AP (Associated Press) writes about the Catholic Church. HERE Another reason why alternative Catholic, non-legacy, sites can be important.
Posted in Biased Media Coverage, Green Inkers, Liberals
Tagged AP, Associated Press, Nicole Winfield
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ASK FATHER: Is cooking on Sunday a sin?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I saw someone say that cooking on Sunday violates the third commandment and food for Sunday must be made before Sunday. Is this true ? No. As much as we honor our Jewish forbears, we do … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Sunday
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WDTPRS – Epiphany Collect: Liturgy should be “epiphany”
In the Novus Ordo calendar Epiphany (which is supposed to be 12 days after Christmas – the reason it is called “Twelfth Night”) is sometimes moved to the Sunday. I suppose that they reasoned that more people would celebrate the important … Read More
ASK FATHER: A sick child and fulfilling Mass obligation
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attended an Extraordinary Form Mass this morning [Sunday] so I could stay home with a sick child while my husband and older children went to a later Novus Ordo Mass at our parish. I forgot … Read More
ASK FATHER: External Solemnities… er um… hooray?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was very surprised this morning to discover that the regular TLM being celebrated by the pastor was that of the Epiphany rather than the Holy Name. I am not aware of any legal provision for … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – Holy Name/Epiphany – 2020
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
Fr. Z’s Kitchen – Of the Bard, Crow and Fishy Noodles
I take a break from deep musing upon the mystery of the Epiphany to watch an episode of hilarious Upstart Crow [and UK… you probably know about this already… HERE] and have some fishy noodles. I was going to have … Read More
“Let y’all know!” The “Noveritis” Epiphany chant announcement of 2020’s movable dates and feasts
At Epiphany we Latins have – traditionally – chanted a solemn proclamation of the key liturgical dates or movable feasts for the new year of salvation, just begun. This underscores how these dates and seasons are all interconnected. The liturgical … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Epiphany, movable feasts, Noveritis
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Send Fr. Z your snail-mail 2020 CHRISTMAS CARDS! – UPDATED
UPDATE 17 Jan: Baldwin, NY* Pine Island, MN (roger Pachamama) UPDATE 3 Jan: Ona, WV Hamilton, OH* Escanaba, MI Painswick, Glouchestershire Round Hill, VA Prairie Village, KS Kingsland, GA Kansas City, MO Zenica, Bosnia Hercegovina (thanks for the comment about … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Lighter fare
Tagged Christmas Cards
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