Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Daily Rome Shot 1375 – Roast PIG

Yum. Do you know what this pairs well with?  Norcia beer… “Birra Nursia” The wonderful monks of Norcia make some of the best beer I’ve had. It goes well with savory things, sausages cheeses, etc. There is a “Bionda” (blond), … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1374

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), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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Viewing oppression in the Archdiocese of Detroit through the lens of a video

I subscribe to the YouTube channel of Midlife Stockman. He works a lot in Detroit. This guy, who might be one of the nicest guys who walks the earth, spots properties that are neglected or abandoned eyesores, dangers overgrown sideways, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1373 – Dedication

Today is the observance of the Dedication of Santissma Trinita dei Pellegrini, The Parish, in Rome. The true day is 12 June, but it was transferred because of the Octave of Pentecost. 12 June 1616 – 409 years. Hence, the … Read More

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1st Sunday after Pentecost: Soul Food

Those who attend Holy Mass on Sundays according to the Vetus Ordo hear the texts for Trinity Sunday (yesterday) but not those for the 1st Sunday after Pentecost (yesterday). The texts for the 1st Sunday after Pentecost can be used … Read More

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News of the Church 15 – 15 June 2025

Welcome to the 15th edition of News of the Church. It’s 15 June 2025 and it is Trinity Sunday, most feasts tell us what God does, but this one tells who God is. Some time ago, I saw a movie … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1373 – TRINITY!

It is Trinity Sunday at The Parish™… and I’m not there.  *sniff* I did get some glimpses. A shot of the wonderful little 16th c. portative organ that they restored. The Archconfraternity carries out what St. Philip Neri established: washing … Read More

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“O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.

You can, I am sure, picture this. Young families, with several small children, along with others of all ages and walks of life now have to rise that much earlier to travel the much greater distance to participate on a … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Trinity Sunday 2025

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 Trinity Sunday? Tell about … Read More

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Diocese of Charlotte and the “Salt March to the Sea”

In 1930, Gandhi led a 240 mile protest march to the Arabian sea to protest the British salt tax in India.  People went to the sea to make salt, which was not legal.    This gesture of non-violent disobedience gained … Read More

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