Monthly Archives: November 2006

They are noble, these … basilicas in the mist…

As I have told you, Rome has been foggy… and YES, I am aware of the … Continue reading

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Pro Pontifice

From the the Enchiridion of Indulgences, #25:
A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful … Continue reading

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Parish Mission Statements

I stumbled on an interesting blog called The Lair of the Catholic Cavemen where some tough … Continue reading

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In honor of the Pope’s visit to Turkey

Pray for the Pope and that the trip will have a good outcome.

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China: “…a fatal blow to dialogue…”

The Pope is heading to the cusp of Asia and Europe.  There are delicate political and … Continue reading

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AAAAAHHHHRRRRGGGGG! Just kidding.

Somebody PLEASE wake me up!
Biretta tip to Mark Shea
o{]:¬)

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Walking to work

I walk everywhere in Rome.  I get on a bus about three times a year,.. if … Continue reading

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Getting worked up over “The Nativity Story”?

The Catechism of the Council of Trent has an interesting paragraph suggesting that we not over … Continue reading

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Roman fog

We have had a lot of spooky fog at night this last couple weeks. Here’s … Continue reading

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Trent & “Nativity”: Did the Blessed Virgin experience labor pains?

In the new movie "The Nativity Story" which premiered yesterday at the Vatican, the Blessed Virgin … Continue reading

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