Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

WDTPRS 22 Feb – Feast of the Cathedra of Peter (2002MR): Antioch or Rome or… Texas?

Congratulations to all those who belong to the Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter a fine feast day. Today is an opportunity to reflect of the will of the Savior about a necessary element for His Church: the Petrine Ministry. … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 948

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20 Feb – Feast of Sts Francisco and Jacinta of Fatima – We need their intercession now more than ever.

Young Jacinta and Francisco, the seers of Fatima were canonized in 2017. They are, I believe, the youngest canonized non-martyr saints on the calendar. “On the calendar…”.  They aren’t on the traditional Roman calendar. However, perhaps there is a way … Read More

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VIDEO: Here’s a view of Communion time in a German church.

Remember… there’s only one expression of the Roman Rite and the Traditional Latin Mass and every person who wants it must be suppressed and marginalized. With that in mind, here’s a view of Communion time in a German church. The … Read More

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Happy Eleutherii Day in Prime Time!

It’s 19 February and time again – indeed prime time – to recall the three Eleutherii. In the Vetus Ordo office of Prime – straight up cancelled, like a priest, in the Novus Ordo – there are on this date … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 947

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-02-08

Febuary 8th, 2024 Dear Diary, Upcoming series of FCMH one each week for the next few weeks. Several hours of boredom punctuated by a few moments of sheer terror. They gave me the reports and the materials ahead of time. … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 946

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK 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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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 1st Sunday of Lent 2024

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the1st Sunday of Lent.   The Roman Station is St. John Lateran.  Lent is truly underway. Was there a GOOD point made … Read More

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What happened at St. Patrick’s and what now won’t happen in Austin

It has been quite a week.   During this last week I’ve felt a real malaise, a spiritual smog. Many have written asking for my comments on highly visible disasters.   Firstly, my insights lead me to the brilliant conclusion that, “Yup, … Read More

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