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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
A study in contrasts
Yesterday there was an episcopal consecration… in Laredo, Texas. Today there was also an episcopal consecration in Ecône, Switzerland. They were alike in some ways. There were quite different in others. You might have a look at both and consider … Read More
ASK FATHER: Female heads of dicasteries
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, Thank you ALWAYS for your vocation and your continued guidance of so many souls. I am deeply grateful! I am trying to wrap my head around the recent installment of two women (one lay and … Read More
Leo wrote to the SSPX. The SSPX wrote back. Fr. Pagliarani’s response.
Leo XIV wrote an impassioned letter to the SSPX. I posted it HERE. Leo wrote with a plea not to go forward. He hinted at dialogue. NB: I turned off comments here and posted this as an update also with … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1653: Procession with the chains of St. Paul
Yesterday there was a procession at St. Paul’s outside the walls with the chain that held St. Paul in his captivity. The reliquary was borne by members of the Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents, … Read More
Prayer for the SSPX and Leo
On this last day of the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Our Lord, day before the Feast of the Most Precious Blood, I offer this petition to the Most Holy Trinity. Mindful that the SSPX church in Paris, … Read More
ASK FATHER: Frequency of confession and confession of venial sins
From a reader… QUAERITUR: During confession recently the priest told me I don’t have to confess venial sins, because receiving the Eucharist takes them away. He also said I don’t have to go to confession more than once a month … Read More
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Leo XIV has written to the SSPX: “I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!”
Leo XIV has written to the SSPX. UPDATE: Fr. Pagliarani’s response to Leo HERE LETTER OF POPE LEO XIV TO THE SUPERIOR GENERAL OF THE PRIESTLY FRATERNITY OF SAINT PIUS X ___________________________________ To The Reverend Davide Pagliarani Superior General … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1652: tiara
From St. Peter’s Basilica from The World’s Best Sacristan™. Here is something interesting at The Parish™. For extra credit, who can explain this? White mates in 4. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t … Read More
ASK FATHER: If God love us infinitely why does He not speak to us directly?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: At another Catholic site I saw this question and I was wondering how you would answer it. How can it be said that God loves us infinitely when He never speaks to us directly or shows … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 12th Ordinary) 2026
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 this 5th Sunday after Pentecost … Read More
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