Category Archives: The Coming Storm

Votive Mass “Tempore Mortalitatis”

Posted on 14 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With the permission of Bp. Hying we are able to celebrate Votive Masses “Tempore Mortalitatis” and “Pro Infirmis” also on 3rd Class Ferias of Lent. We will do this regularly. Si vis pacem, para bellum! Today, before Mass, we sang … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: I might be contagious. Would it be a sin to go to confession to an elderly priest?

Posted on 12 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Given that the priests at the chapel where I typically confess are all rather elderly and at high risk should they become infected, would it potentially be morally problematic to go to confession and put them … Read More →

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A beautiful Gregorian chant against disease

Posted on 12 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Several sources sent to me about this chant, but a good one seems to be Rorate right now, which has a well crafted, useful page of the chant. The origins of this prayer are, as some writings have detailed, from the Sisters … Read More →

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ACTION ITEM! PROCESSIONS! They’re happening!

Posted on 12 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I’ve been calling for processions using the traditional Rituale Romanum against the present contagion. Let’s get out there!   Take it to the streets! “Meno chiacchiere… più processioni!… Less chattering … more processions!” I received notice from Birmingham, Alabama’s Cathedral of … Read More →

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ACTION ITEM! Eucharistic Processions in time of disease!

Posted on 11 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the past I recounted how, outside the hideous Paul VI Audience Hall, during a meeting of the Italian Bishops Conference, an old bishop who had escaped the nonsense within growled something I’ve shared here many times: “Meno chiacchiere… più … Read More →

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MEXICO: Women protestrices vandalize #Catholic churches, assault those who tried to protect them

Posted on 9 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Get a load of this. This video was taken from inside the #Catholic church in #Mexico, where believers used pews to barricade themselves inside, while those participating in #DiaInternacionaDeLaMujer tried to break through.#CatholicTwitter pic.twitter.com/KbYcrD091p — Bree A Dail (@breeadail) March … Read More →

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REMINDER: Pre-order the new book by Card. Sarah and Benedict XVI: From The Depths Of Our Hearts

Posted on 2 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Before the official 12 March release, today I received from the publisher a hardcover of the new book by Card. Sarah and Pope Benedict XVI. US – pre-Order with a discount  HERE  FRENCH HERE There is AT LAST a UK link … Read More →

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Be The Maquis! TRADIVOX – Catechism Restoration Project

Posted on 2 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am daily bombarded with “Please promote my book!”, “We need to raise funds to replace our convent’s roof.”, “A seminarian needs to pay off debts.”, “Advertise our liturgy conference!”… to which I haven’t been invited. Folks, as much as … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Can a bishop order Holy Water removed from churches? Wherein Fr. Z URGENTLY rants. ACTION ITEM FOR BISHOPS AND PRIESTS!!

Posted on 2 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a bishop validly restrict or totally eliminate access to holy water during times of flu season or other sickness? Our local bishop just did this, and all of our holy water fonts were GONE this … Read More →

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Italy shuts down Masses, but leaves everything else going.

Posted on 26 February 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent me a link to the site of the SSPX in Italy. They have a statement in reaction to the government shut down of Masses till 1 March. As you know, there has been an outbreak in Italy. … Read More →

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