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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
You can’t make this stuff up: eRosary. Wherein an annoyed Fr. Z rants.
UPDATE: I figured I needed to do more, after I read that. So, here is an old recording I made of a chaplet of the Most Holy Rosary using the Joyful Mysteries. I didn’t include the “Fatima Prayer” because there … Read More
2016: Ecumenical Exchange Program with winged Mayan snake god Kukulkan
Everyone knows that The Onion is one of the best and mostly highly respected news sources available. You might not recall this story from back in 2016. It seems that the Amazon Synod has been on the minds of many in … Read More
PODCAzT 178: Fr. Weinandy and the possible “Internal Papal Schism”
Today I go back to 8 October 2019 and a piece by Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., at The Catholic Thing: Pope Francis and Schism. This is important. Last night I heard at the official presentation of the book … Read More
Posted in On the road, Our Catholic Identity, Pò sì jiù, PODCAzT, What Fr. Z is up to, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged Thomas G. Weinandy
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Bp. Schneider’s talk at the presentation of the book: Christus Vincit
God has chosen all of us to live in a time of crisis in the Church unlike any other in history. What an honor! Do not be downcast or anxious. Think of the graces he will offer us if we … Read More
ROME DAY 12: Chapels Stupid and Stupendous, Important Book and Talks
In Rome today Sunrise was at 7:20 and the Sunset will be at 18:31, with the curial Ave Maria at 18:45. During the relatively unhurried day, I had to pick up a package that I had sent to myself by … Read More
ROME DAY 11: Butchers, Roman Rosary, and an Odd Dessert
Today’s Roman Sunrise 17:19, Sunset 18:33. The Ave Maria is fixed these days at 18:45. Yesterday was about as perfect a Sunday as one could desire. Not only was John Henry Newman canonized, but the weather was magnificent, everything one … Read More
ROME DAY 10: Conference, Requiem and Guts
Your yellow Sun rose today at 7:18 and will set at 18:35, while no one will hear the Ave Maria bell at 18:45. There was a conference yesterday at the Angelicum (the Dominicans’ university) about John Henry Newman. The line … Read More
ASK FATHER: When could priests wear casual attire?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In the United States, I imagine you would agree, it is not uncommon to see priests in very casual attire. Under what circumstances (if any) would the traditional modus operandi allow for dressing down (i.e. not … Read More
ROME DAY 9: Campo, Clams and a Canonization Sonnet
Sunrise was at 7:17 this morning and my phone will announce Colors at 18:36. HOWEVER, the Ave Maria has changed to 18:45! How time flies. Yesterday, being Friday, I wanted to get some fish. My first idea was to have … Read More
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Campo de' Fiori, clams, John Henry Newman
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ASK FATHER: How to protest, perhaps in Rome?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, do you think individuals or groups of non-Italian Catholics can picket or demonstrate in Saint Peter’s Square? I’m from the U.S.A. and thinking I’d like to fly over and start doing so! As a frequent … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Archb. Viganò, battle-cry
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