
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
6h ago
In the Vetus Ordo, it’s Septuagesima Sunday. In the Novus Ordo, it is the 6th Sunday in Ordinary (Ordered) Time. Green vestments for the Novus Ordo, and violet for the Vetus Ordo. Was there a GOOD point made in … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
6h ago
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US 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
21h ago
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I don’t get it. “Septuagesima” means “seventieth” and “sexagesima” means “sixtieth”, which are ten apart. But the Sundays are seven days apart. 10 isn’t 7. Is there an explanation? Here is something I’ve penned before. Roman … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
1d ago
A good bit of news HERE. WATCH the blessing of the new altar rail during Mass on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. ET. The Communion rail was restored to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. It is staffed by the … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
2d ago
I saw a great image today which I must share. It got to me via an email with various links which led me to click and find it Archangel Michael Finds Discord Presiding Over an Election in the Monastery – … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
2d ago
“Dr. Kwasniewski’s latest book will present challenges both to those who agree with him and to those who disagree with him. For those who agree with him, his evidence and arguments ask, ‘Can you see your way to embrace all … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
2d ago
Welcome registrants: katerimcalister Laufer325 lph Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, … Read More ..read more
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3d ago
Recently there was an incident in St. Peter’s Basilica. A man (allegedly with mental problems) profaned the main altar over the tomb of the Apostle. In the case of a profanation like this, the altar could be “reconciled”, a kind … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
4d ago
Ferretti alla Norma. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE These links take you to a generic “catholic” search in Amazon, but, once in and browsing or searching, Amazon remembers that you used my link and I … Read More ..read more
Fr. Z's Blog
4d ago
Do you have the same feeling that I have? It’s a sense of impending disaster like seeing a train about to ram a fuel truck. SloMo. kaBLAM. Francis issued a letter to the US Bishops which was clearly aimed against … Read More ..read more