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BOSTON: Saint….?
I am in Boston.
Guys from BC picked me up at the airport. Being a Gopher Hockey kind of guy, I was a little conflicted about that. They won me over with a nice supper at a place with a view. … Continue reading
23 April: Talk Like Shakespeare Day!
Drawing from material that I have posted in the past, I warmly remind the readership that today is
Talk Like Shakespeare Day!
Therefore,
I urge you all hence forth to speak in verse.
Pentameter iambic would be best.
O list, gentles! Also strive to use
in … Continue reading
The unadorned, laceless, black clogs of the fisherman
Some time ago I wrote:
Imagine being 76 with a flare up of sciatica and, on your election as Pope, being told, “Here, Your Holiness, change into these new shoes and then stand a long time while we greet you and … Continue reading
Stellarum Bella
I would love to see a whole tapestry of the story:
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Dominican Sisters compete in the American Bible Challenge
The next stage of the American Bible Challenge is on tonight, Thursday, at 9 pm EDT on the Game Show Network
This gameshow tests the contestant’s knowledge of baseball trivia.
Gotchya.
Among the teams competing are the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the … Continue reading
Pope Francis and the cuillère à sauce individuelle and grand liturgy
Last night I watched a movie I haven’t seen in years from a brand new blu-ray disk (thanks CEF!) on the big hi-def screen: Babette’s Feast.
This movie has it all.
I can say “everything” now because it is the Pope’s favorite film … Continue reading
The Honus Wagner card from “Sweet Caporal Cigarettes”
Now that the season of the sport God loves best is underway again, we turn to the really important news.
From MLB comes this!
The ‘Holy Grail’ of baseball cards just sold for $2.1 million in an online auction
If you have a … Continue reading
8 April – a great Catholic anniversary!
It is great to be Catholic. And fun too!
The Italian site of ZENIT informs us that on 8 April we celebrate the 750th anniversary of the finding of the incorrupt tongue of St. Anthony of Padua!
YES! It is!
On 8 April 1263, … Continue reading
SECRET WDTPRSNEWS INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: Fr. Z with Michael Voris at the Church Militant studio!
I was recently in Detroit and, during my too brief sojourn, had the opportunity to visit the studio of Church Militant, the HQ of Michael Voris and his merry band.
I have to say that I was deeply concerned at what … Continue reading



























