Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

There is an ancient paradox – sobria ebrietas – the sober intoxication of sacred worship.

Posted on 19 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Under the post Msgr. Bux’s Open Letter v. Card Cupich a commentator brought up the issue of “liturgical sobriety”. Card. Cupich referred to “sobriety” twice in his offering. The renewal of our worship was pursued in keeping with the Council … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Drill | Tagged Card. Cupich, Nicola Bux, sobria ebrietas | 8 Comments

Daily Rome Shot 1486

Posted on 18 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am grateful. Big news for Saint Anthony’s! … Continue reading →

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Msgr. Bux’s Open Letter v. Card Cupich

Posted on 18 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Edward Pentin has – HERE – the text of an Open Letter correcting Card. Cupich who not long ago wrote a bizarre piece for Vatican News using Dilexi te as a springboard to trash the Church’s liturgy which has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, The Drill | Tagged Bux Protocol, Card. Cupich, Dilexi te, Nicola Bux | 10 Comments

Daily Rome Shot 1485

Posted on 17 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Welcome Registrant: Ole Boy at Prayer Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Continue reading →

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 12-11-25 – Bishops meeting – Day 3

Posted on 17 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

November 12th 2025 Dear Diary, Dodged the Noonch again this morning. It turns out it wasn’t my imagination that he was looking for me. Both Jude and Mateo* said he asked. He was lurking by the breakfast tables with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of Bp. McButterpants, SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Bp. Fatty McButterpants | 4 Comments

VIDEO: Solemn Exposition of Relics at Ss Trinità dei Pellegrini (Church of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims) in Rome

Posted on 16 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

1 November 2025 – Solemn Exposition of Relics at Ss Trinità dei Pellegrini (Church of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims) in Rome The custom of the exposition of relics on All Saints Day in the Roman tradition is … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Our Catholic Identity | Tagged relics | 3 Comments

Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 33rd) 2025

Posted on 16 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, … Continue reading →

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 11-11-25 – Bishops meeting – Day 2

Posted on 15 November 2025 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

November 11th, 2025 Dear Diary, Arrived safely at the USCCB autumn meeting after a seemingly endless hours of driving. I had Fr. Gilbert build in restaurant stops, as usual. Over the years I’ve found some good ones. Fr. Tommy used … Continue reading →