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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Approval from author’s superiors doesn’t mean a book is good.
Recent controversy has brought canonist Ed Peters to shed some light on the meaning of some technical terms which are being bandied about. Lately some dust has been stirred up by the homosexualist activist Jesuit Fr. James Martin, who published … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, The Drill
Tagged Ed Peters, Fr. James Martin SJ, imprimatur, nihil obstat
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12 Comments
Rome – Day 4-5: Beautiful Masses
On Friday evening at Santa Maria sopra Minerva there was a beautiful Mass for which the ministers were of the Institute of Christ the King. There were a great many of the faithful present, including clerics… yes… they belong to the … Read More
Theologican College (seminary) asks Jesuit Fr. James Martin NOT to speak at event
Today I arose to messages that Theological College, an important major seminary with national prominence in Washington DC, had decided to withdraw an invitation to homosexualist activist and Jesuit Fr. James Martin, to speak at their “Alumni Days”. Since I … Read More
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Fr. James Martin SJ, homosexualist agenda, Theological College
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2 Comments
Rome – Day 4: TRAVEL VESTMENTS STARTED!
Today I delivered the last of the fabric – Shantung – to Gammarelli for the travel vestments. The combinations will be: White (gold trim) & Red (silver) Black (silver) & Green (silver) Violet (silver) & Rose (silver) White (gold) & … Read More
Coverage of Summorum Pontificum conference for 10th anniversary
The conference for the 10th anniversary of Summorum Pontificum has received some coverage. For example, there is a highly tendentious and partial piece from AP, predictably from Nichole Winfield. This is ludicrous and incomplete. First, I am pretty sure … Read More
Posted in Biased Media Coverage, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged John Allen, Nichole Winfield, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
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17 Comments
A priest on what saying the Traditional Mass meant to him
I received this note from a priest: Just a quick note to say you and the others attending the pilgrimage/conference were in my prayers this morning, joined at the sacred altar (thankfully in the Extraordinary Form on both sides of … Read More
A young writer tries to figure out Pope Francis’ harsh words for “traditionalists”
A couple of days ago Amerika Magazine, a Jesuit organ, there was a rather thoughtful piece by a young man about his experience of the Vetus Ordo, the Extraordinary Form, the “Tridentine” form of Mass in the Roman Rite. Here is … Read More
Thank you, Pope Benedict
Your Holiness, thank you for Summorum Pontificum. Since the late 80’s I had the pleasure of speaking with you about these matters, and I think I know your mind on them and motives. You gave us a great and timely gift. Today, … Read More
In the wake of the big storms: Prayers of THANKSGIVING!
In the wake of hurricane IRMA, many have written to say that they are well. My mother and her friends are fine. I advocated prayers before the storm. Now I recommend prayers of thanksgiving after the storm. From a priest… I am a priest … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Non Nobis and Te Deum
Tagged hurricanes, storms, Te Deum
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4 Comments
MADISON – 14 Sept: PONTIFICAL MASS AT THE THRONE
Today in Madison, WI, His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, the Extraordinary Ordinary, will celebrate Holy Mass in the Roman Rite’s greatest form, at the Throne in the Vetus Ordo. Mass begins at 5PM at the chapel of Holy … Read More
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