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- Benedict XVI said that he abdicated because of insomnia
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Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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Monthly Archives: May 2022
My View For Awhile: heading south… still
Still heading south, lingering in Florence. Here is something instructive about the famous flood of the Arno. A beautiful Mary and St. Filip Neri, my patron, near the street “dei Neri”, his family and where he grew up. See that … Read More
Of Canons and Wiffle Ball
Except to point out some great organ playing, I think this will speak for itself.
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New members of the College of Cardinals
I’ve been asked quite a few times today what I thought about the new “red hat” list for the College of Cardinals. I simply laughed. The ploy and play of the list is so obvious that it is hardly to … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Must see brief VIDEO Alert! What was done to the Mass?
Part 2 of the trilogy Mass of Ages is out. I have some mixed feelings about this second part, to which I will perhaps give voice in the future. Keep in mind that I’ve been writing and commenting on these … Read More
My View For Awhile: heading south
My breakfast to my supper, in images. (Some)
ASK FATHER: Monsignor didn’t use the exact form of absolution
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve confessed to a particular priest twice, and both times, he didn’t use the exact formula of absolution. Both times, he did the following things: 1) he omitted the line “and sent the Holy Spirit among … Read More
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 509 – a prayer request
The first phase of the Italian Sojourn is wrapping up. Tomorrow I head south, first to Florence for a couple of days to visit a friend, then to Rome for the Roman phase (hence the wavvy flag). I’ll be on … Read More
“Quam pulchri super montes pedes adnuntiantis et praedicantis” – The Lord’s Ascension and Lordly Feet
There are many images of the Lord’s Ascension to heaven through history, and rightly so. With the Annunciation, the Ascension is perhaps the greatest of all the Feasts of the Lord and for our own humanity. Imagine! Our humanity, taken … Read More
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 508 – bonus video
The trip brought the group to Genoa, where we had to make some pesto. With anchovy and breadcrumbs. Up we went to the quarries of the famous Carrara marble. The top of the peak is where the ancient Romans started, … Read More
26 May 1991: 31st anniversary of ordination
When this date rolls around, I usually say to myself: “Well… I made it this far.” Many priests observe the anniversary of their ordination at this time of year. It is a common time for ordinations, probably because Ember Days … Read More
WDTPRS: Mass Prayers “Pro seipso sacerdote – For the priest himself” (1962MR)
This time of year many new priests are being ordained and, consequently, many priests observe their own anniversaries. In the traditional, Vetus Ordo of the Roman Rite a priest can add orations for himself, Pro seipso sacerdote, on the anniversary … Read More
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POLL on a BURNING QUESTION REVISITED: The Plural of “Gin & Tonic” – Daily Rome (not) Shot – 507 – bonus video
Today was a terrific day, in that we – the Heartbeat International group – had a pleasure of visiting a center for women who need REAL health care to keep their babies. The volunteers explained the workings (and funding) of … Read More
ASK FATHER: Venial sins and the Novus Ordo
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was raised in the Novus Ordo, and now attend the TLM as often as I can (and it is the greatest gift!). I was taught growing up that venial sins are blotted out at Mass. … Read More
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Daily Rome (not) Shot – 505 – bonus pics
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TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine
The cruel implementation of the cruel legacy document of the Francis’ era continues in these USA, this time in Jacksonville in the Diocese of St. Augustine. This is from the Bulletin of the Immaculate Conception. The PDF has an absurd … Read More
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Daily Rome (not) Shot – 504 – bonus pics
The Heartbeat trail continues! Today San Fruttuoso, which is reachable mainly by boat. It’s an old monastery, alas, not any longer. The water is amazing. We went off the track a bit to find a place that made that made … Read More
Bishops with… wherewithal!… back up Archbp. Cordileone and can 915
UPDATE: Since I am traveling it is hard for me to update the list of bishops who have issued supportive statements about what Archbp. Cordileone did. Perhaps a reader or two might keep an eye and provide in the combox … Read More
Rogation Days
Monday, tomorrow, is “Feria Secunda in Rogationibus“. Rogation Days have for centuries been on the traditional Roman calendar for 25 April (Major Rogation Day) and the three days before Ascension THURSDAY (Minor). “Rogation” comes from rogo “to ask”. For the … Read More