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Monthly Archives: June 2022
Look at more of “Desiderio desideravi”
Continuing a look at Desiderio desideravi. The letter, as I wrote before, is a mixed bag. It seems divisible according to the voice and topic. That probably reflects authorship by different people or groups. The section I’ll look at today … Read More
You have seen the logo for the 2025 Jubilee? – UPDATED
UPDATE: You have seen the logo for the 2025 Jubilee? It’s really something. I can’t tell you what that makes me think of. A lot of people submitted designs. This is the fellow who designed it. Congratulations! His name is … Read More
29 June 1972. Paul VI says, “the smoke of Satan has entered the Church of God”
Fifty years ago today, 29 June 1972, Paul VI uttered those amazing words. He knew that something was not going right. Not at all right. Thus Paul VI: “… We would say that, through some mysterious crack—no, it’s not mysterious; … Read More
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Francis’ NEW “Desiderio desideravi” an Apostolic Letter “on the liturgical formation of the people of God” – an attempt to explain Traditionis custodes, to calm the storm
BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE… I urge those of you who are on the “trad” side of things (whether “mad, sad or glad”) not to run around with your hair on fire over this Letter which will – unsurprisingly – contain some … Read More
ASK FATHER: Are we obliged to avoid businesses which will pay for employees’ abortion?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Are we obligated to cease patronizing businesses which are reimbursing employees for expenses to travel out of state to obtain abortions? The short answer is: No. We are not obligated. This has to do with the … Read More
ROME 22/06 – Day 28: Guess the meat
Roman sunrise was at 5:35 and sunset was at 20:52. The Ave Maria has remained in the 21:15 cycle. And so it was when at 8:00 I made my way to the Vatican Bank to do business after a couple … Read More
In your goodness, pray for falsely accused priests and canceled priests
The way priests have been treated in the last years… However, it’s not all, or rather, only bad news. I saw a glimmer at MediaReport. Another Wave of Falsely Accused Priests Returned to Ministry As we have written many times, … Read More
ROME 22/06 – Day 26: Indulgences and indulgences
5:34 – 20:52 – 21:15 – HIKE! More like “YIKES!” in Rome today. It actually hit 104ºF. Brutal, with the sun beating down. The coverage of the chess tournament in Madrid continues. I really enjoyed this comment. Truer words… Meanwhile, … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 13th Sunday)
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 the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (13th … Read More
ROME 22/06 – Day 25: Really day 26, but… hey!
Sunrise was at 5:34 in Rome today and sunset will be lovely at 20:52. The Ave Maria should chime at 21:15. It is the feast of two of the saints of the Roman Canon today as well as the day … Read More
ROME 22/06 – Day 24: “talkin’ ’bout my g-g-generation”
Sunrise… sunset… sunrise… sunset…. not many more! 5:34 and 20:52 & AV@2115. It is the feast of, inter alios, St. Proper of Aquitaine (+455 in Rome). In other news, in Madrid nudius tertius, for Round 8 Nepo threw a Reti … Read More
It’s as if the stars aligned on 24 June
Yesterday, which was the real Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist though bumped a day because of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I posted here and elsewhere: #SCOTUS overturned Roe & Casey on the … Read More
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ROME 22/06 – Day 23: Resistance is futile
Sunset was at 20:52 and, somewhere the Ave Maria may have rung at 21:15. The sunrise was at a distant 5:33. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance, it’s really important for me. US HERE – UK HERE And please let any … Read More
On this Feast of the Sacred Heart, when SCOTUS overturned Roe, remember that “Abortion Pill” use will be pushed hard by the Left, and that there is a SAFE REVERSAL after the first pill. @HeartbeatIntl
On this Feast of the Sacred Heart, when SCOTUS overturned Roe, remember that “Abortion Pill” use will be pushed hard by the Left, and that there is a SAFE REVERSAL after the first pill. Yes, the pill process can be … Read More
US SUPREME COURT issued Opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson – ROE and CASEY OVERTURNED
Yesterday, SCOTUS gave us: New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen Today, SCOTUS gave us: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization There is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.? Abortion access will be determined … Read More
ASK FATHER: Pork butt for the Sacred Heart
From a reader… QUAERITUR: So . . . I have to smoke some pork butt today for a get together tomorrow. It will send sweet odors heavenward, low and slow and very very tempting for us mortals still stuck on … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Does the humeral veil contradict in the use of Eucharistic ministers?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: When the humeral veil is used does it not show a contradiction in the use of Eucharistic ministers? I’m really interested in trying to form an argument against Eucharistic ministers, by way of something everyone seemingly … Read More
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ROME 22/06 – Day 22: “Even in another church St. Rita is sad… about… you know.”
On this hot hot hot Roman day, and humid, the sun rose at 5:33 and will set in a few minutes at 20:52. The Ave Maria is in the 21:15 cycle. Would you like to hear a recording of a … Read More
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