Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Body of St. Teresa of Avila (+1582) examined and found to be incorrupt

There is a fascinating article at the Diocese of Avila about the examination of the body of St. Teresa of Avila.  It is in Spanish.  HERE “Today the tomb of Saint Teresa was opened and we have verified that it … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1108

The Washing Machine Saga.  Continuation… I’ve made up my mind on a plan of attack, made possible by a few of you kind readers.  I write your names down on a card and put it near the machines to remind … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1107 with bonus

You’ll be happy to know that the city govt has closed off to cars the area in front of the church and down the street to the left along its side. Welcome registrant: mcharris Many thanks to several of you … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1106

Today is the Feast of St. Joseph Calasanzio, who founded the Piarists.  He was also a member of the Archconfraternity at Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini, to which I belong.  St. Joseph’s body is in the nearby San Pantaleone. Photos by … Read More

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The trauma of Ephesians 5

It’s year B again in the Novus Ordo’s three years cycle of Gospel readings and therefore time for a Novus Ordo second reading from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, chapter 5 about the relationship of Christ and His Church and … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1105 – Washing machine – R.I.P?

Photo by The Great Roman™ And now for something completely different. Mr Ed hits an inside the park HR off of Sandy Koufax. An epic slide at home to top it all off pic.twitter.com/CRHxsuDCV6 — BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) August 25, 2024 … Read More

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The number of young women wearing chapel veils or mantillas in church is increasing. Wherein Fr. Z rants… and teaches… and rants

At The Free Press there is a piece about the fact of the increase in the number of young women wear chapel veils or mantillas in church. I’d be interested in your thoughts on the article and on the topic … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 14th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 21st) 2024

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 14th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1104

Warm thanks to the kind soul who sent a power tool from my wish list. There were no gift slips in the box, so I don’t know who sent it. I have a suspicion based on previous items but I … Read More

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REMINDER: An important apostolate – SEVEN SISTERS

Lately, several times the “Seven Sisters” apostolate has come across my screens, large and small.  I want to bring this back up to the readership’s awareness.  This is an important apostolate.. specially right now.  I’ve written about this several times … Read More

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