Fr. Z's Blog
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Fr. Z's Blog brings you clear, straight commentary on Catholic issues, liturgy and life. Fr. John Zuhlsdorfo tries to point his discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.
Fr. Z's Blog
9h ago
FATHERS! When you are not in your cassock, you might try a new thing which I saw first in Rome (though in limited sizes) available now through My Cuban Store. Clerical polo shirt! As I write they are taking pre-orders … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
9h ago
My thanks again go out to donors who are switching from Continue to Zelle or Wise. I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. On The … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
19h ago
Hey sa*****@*********king.ws ! My email note was kicked back as undeliverable. New email address? In chessy news, I read that lots of dosh has been raised to fund more “freestyle” tournaments (aka 960 aka Fisher Random). Also, Liem Le prevailed … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
19h ago
In geometry, when two lines diverge from the same point, the farther they extend, the farther apart they get. In a journey, if you take a road leading the opposite direction of your destination, the farther you go from it. … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
2d ago
Did you know that Rev. 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb can be a Scriptural support for the Filioque … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
3d ago
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 ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
3d ago
There is a piece at Rorate from a couple days ago which addresses a massive problems in Italy with paltry vocations, unstaffed churches, and declined church attendance. They are hitting the pot of strong coffee that we in these USA … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
3d ago
Rome has been hot, some 40ºC or 104ºF and it has been muggy, Italian “afa” making it worse. A cool drink in the late afternoon when one hopes the heat will begin to abate is a consolation. Welcome registrant: Durango ME Please remember … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
4d ago
In 2016, the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by the great Robert Card. Sarah, issued a decree making – for the Novus Ordo, mind you – what was the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene into … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
5d ago
I’ve been getting notes about, and seeing chatter about on the interwebs, people setting up home chapels just in case. I think it is good to have one anyway, not just in case. In any event, while it is relatively easy to … Read More ..read more