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Daily Archives: 20 January 2016
A life lived and a request for prayers
In December, while I was leaving NYC, I asked you to pray for MaryAnn Hassan, mother of 8, battling cancer for many years. At that time I wrote: I ran into [MaryAnn’s] husband at the rectory before I left for … Read More
Fr. Z’s Voice Mail: URGENT PRAYER REQUEST and update on ACTION ITEM! #wookies4wes
I very much appreciate getting voice mails. Here are a couple items. First… you may recall that I had posted voice mail with an ACTION ITEM (HERE) about a screening of the new Star Wars movie for a seminarian dying … Read More
Posted in PRAYER REQUEST, SESSIUNCULA, Voice Mail
Tagged voice mail
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ACTION ITEM! Catholic family’s business – Agnus Dei – incense and hosts
In the past (HERE) I have mentioned a source for incense and altar breads, hosts: Agnus Dei I received a note (my emphasis). We have considerable stock imported of both the communion breads and incense. Increased the incense varieties and have … Read More
It’s … ALIVE!
Some of you have suggested that I have a penchant for eating things like gagh. I won’t deny it. The other day I had something that you might find interesting.
CH: Curry recipe found in 1793 book at Downside Abbey
This is fun. From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald. I write a column for the CH called Omnium Gatherum. It isn’t about food… though it could be, now that I think about it. Wouldn’t that be a kick? Curry recipe … Read More
PLANET X!
What should this new planet be named? From AP: Scientists: Good evidence for 9th planet in solar system CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists reported Wednesday they finally have “good evidence” for Planet X, a true ninth planet on the … Read More
REVIEW: 13 Hours
Tuesdays are my movie days. $5 all films all day and free pop corn. I went to see 13 Hours yesterday. Everyone who can stand some blood and extreme suspense and action should see this. I’m fairly hard-boiled but … Read More
20 Jan 1981: Ronald Reagan takes oath of office – Iran releases hostages
Sometimes post hoc ergo propter hoc is not a fallacy. From History: Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, are released, ending the 444-day … Read More
23 Jan – San Francisco – WALK FOR LIFE
I received this, which I bring to the readership: Walk for Life West Coast Urges Local Media to remind San Franciscans downtown will be crowded on January 23, 2016! San Francisco, January 20, 2016 – This Saturday, January 23, 2016 … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Chapel veil at school Masses
From a readerette: I’m a sophomore in high school, and this past summer I was inspired to wear a veil. I recently obtained one and I suppose I’ll wear it at school Masses now. The thing is, I go to … Read More
waalaw on Daily Rome Shot 1696: “Never allowing Black time to check White’s King: 1. R-h6+ . . B×h6 2. Q-f7+ If . . . .…”
