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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 3-10-25 – Smoke alarm
Dear Diary, Fr. Tommy’s still in Rome on his sabbatical. He’s probably visiting those ancient churches, and eating gelato. Unjust world. Without him, the place feels hollow. Already did when he went to the parish. The rest of us are … Read More
Another report of pain in the Diocese of Charlotte
I warmly recommend this piece at Crisis for your reading and your wide sharing with all whom you know. You may know the facts. The Bishop of Charlotte suppressed the people who had a Traditional Latin Mass in different locations, … Read More
“OF COURSE!”
Today I have been working on the next offering for over at One Peter Five (a weekly commentary on upcoming Sunday Mass texts with the TLM). I had a funny image flash through my mind. It wouldn’t have fit in … Read More
Note from a reader: first confession in 19 years! Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I nag you to… GO TO CONFESSION! I received a note today which made my day. Father Z, Today, on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, I went to Adoration and Confession. It was my first time going … Read More
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The Altar of Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. What a shame.
What a shame that altar was torn out. The Altar of Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. I was there that morning and saw them doing it. They hadn’t gotten the crime finished before we priests were about to say our … Read More
An act of reparation for the demonic disgracing of St. Peter’s Basilica
Last year, I posted from 4-7 October about making acts of reparation for the sacrilegious antics with the demon “Pachamama” in the Vatican Gardens and even upon the main alter of St. Peter’s Basilica. This year, the 4-6th slip by … Read More
ROME 25/10 – Day 10: ASK FATHER: “What is the Ave Maria Bell?”
7:12 was when the chariot of Helios began to grace the Roman skies. 18:44 is when Pyrois, Eous, Aethon, and Phlegon will seeks their nightly stable. 19:00 is when the Ave Maria Bell should ring. Yeah… it’s day 10, not … Read More
Diabolical Contagion – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – WDTPRS
Is this prayer appropriate today or what?!? This Sunday’s Collect prayer – in the Vetus Ordo: Da, quaesumus, Domine, populo tuo diabolica vitare contagia: et te solum Deum pura mente sectari. So might say, “Why look at a prayer from last Sunday?” Firstly, in a … Read More
fac on My Annual St Crispin’s Day roundup with Henry V speech!: ““We few. We happy few. … You know your places. God be with you.””
