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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Eyewitness account of struggle over post-Conciliar liturgical reform, which “reversed” centuries
I think that some day many more people will know about the life and work of the late French Archbp. Marcel Lefebvre. He, a Holy Ghost Father, was a great missionary in Africa whose influence is still strongly felt there. … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Annibale Bugnini, Archbp. Lefebvre, BUGNINICARE, liturgical reform
32 Comments
32 Comments
ASK FATHER: Civil divorce but stay together as married couple?
From a reader: I (think) I have a tough question (“hagan lío”?): Can a man and a woman, who validly embraced the Sacrament of Marriage 10 years ago and who STILL WANT to carry on living as husband and wife … Read More
Help @TeamRubicon help in Hurricane Harvey
In the past I have posted about an organization called TEAM RUBICON. Team Rubicon is made up of present and former first responders, former military, doctors, experts in many fields as a fast response team which swoops in as fast as … Read More
“Dunkirk on the Bayou” – Houston parish flooded – VIDEO
A priest friend of mine in Houston sent the following about his parish: Dry so far. A nearby creek is close to overflowing, so that could be trouble. About 800 made it to Mass over the weekend, 10% of our … Read More
Posted in Mail from priests, Semper Paratus, Urgent Prayer Requests
Tagged Archd. Houston
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11 Comments
Watching Texas, etc. Dear readers… plan for disasters.
I have just tuned in for the first time in several days with any real attention to the news. I see that about an hour and a half ago as I write, N. Korea launched a missile over Japan. My … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Semper Paratus, Si vis pacem para bellum!, TEOTWAWKI
Tagged bug out bag, disaster
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7 Comments
What is the best translation of St. Augustine’s “Confessions”?
On this glorious feast of St. Augustine, allow me to repost an answer to a question I get fairly often and answer off the blog: QUAERITUR: What is the best translation of St. Augustine’s Confessions? It depends a little on who … Read More
ASK FATHER: 1965 Missal at Fontgombault
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I read this over at Tradinews [in French… my trans]: When the Abbey of Fontgombault and the communities that were founded from it took up again the celebration of the traditional liturgy, they obtained permission from the … Read More
Reader Feedback and a Lesson about Rash Judgment
I appreciate the feedback I get from readers through my CONTACT form (always on the top menu). It makes my day and keeps me motivated. I was just a teenager when I started reading your words of wisdom on the … Read More
NYC Day 3-4: Noodle Bliss, Trim & My View For Awhile
The all too brief Gotham jaunt continued. After my breakfast of champions I made another foray to the Met. I’ve seen most of the older European collection so often that many of the paintings now greet me by name. Hence, … Read More
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