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- Figaro on CHARTRES, FRANCE – PENTECOST PILGRIMAGE – Live and on demand VIDEO: “Our two eldest teens marched with me some 15 years ago, and then again, in their turn, their two younger…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “No doubt these latest examples of the Pontiff’s charity will soon be posted to: The Pope Francis Little Bumper Book…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “There is also a picture of their Prioress presiding on Good Friday in a stole: https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0523-scaled.jpg Perhaps the good Archbishop…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “The photo above should read: The Sisters of St Scholastica in the diaspora* *their own monastery”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “An interview on “60 Minutes”, what could possibly go wrong?! I am personally disgusted by this and afraid to watch.”
- on “They must make the noise they can, because if they cease for a moment, we hear the calls of sanity and sweetness again…”.: “I can’t believe the “carousel scene” brought tears to my eyes. It must touch something deep in many of us,…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1023: “The black bishop taking white’s knight would check white’s king, so it’s not mate in two. Looking at this again…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “It seems to me to be one step away from casting doubt on the whole concept of apparitions especially Marian…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “I think it’s pundit Michael Knowles who often says that the Catholic Church is currently the only institution in the…”
- on Census Fidelium…. Sensus Fidelium… A book: ““I know a sector of the Church which is vital, young and committed. Hey! Let’s persecute them!” Given the historical…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “Francis seems to fit his own definition of conservative, as he doesn’t want to see beyond his own opinions.”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “In the movie “Song of Bernadette”, there was an exhaustive commission to investigate Lourdes. Apparitions of Our Lady was serious…”
- on Some Vatican news notes: “The attenuation of the role of Diocesan bishops seems to be happening in other areas besides the approval of apparitions…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “Let me get this straight. The Sisters object to what Mr. Butker said in his speech, which as far as…”
- on Some not Vatican news notes: “The sterility of the historic high altar in the chapel of the Benedictines of Mount Saint Scholastica communicates much about…”
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Monthly Archives: June 2022
ROME 22/6 – DAY 10: Wherein a rock evaporated a lot of my time
Sunrise…. sunset… 5:32… 20:48 Ave Maria? 21:15 I committed a crime against humanity here. I have been sketching as I go about. The results have not been good. But here… as I regarded my scratchings… I nearly wept for … Read More
FRANCIS (I’m not making this up) says that lace… lace… is against the Council and the Church. Lace.
From Vatican News: “Pope to Sicilian priests: ‘Embrace bitterness with tenderness’” Do they hear themselves? No. They are the masters of shouting down a well. Francis spoke to Sicilian priests. He said… I am not making this up… I don’t … Read More
ROME 22/6 – DAY 9: A pair of Pii
When was sunrise in Rome? 5:32 When is sunset? 20:47 When should the Ave Maria Bell ring? 21:00. NO! 21:15! We are in a new cycle for the Ave Maria bell. The time of the ringing moves by 15 minute … Read More
ASK FATHER: No… FATHER ASKS YOU…. 1st Holy Communion traditions
I have recently seen, popping into churches, practice for 1st Holy Communion. Novus Ordo, of course. Moreover, I’ve had questions about gifts for 1st Communion. Moments like this have some customs that die hard because of the memories of parents … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged 1st Holy Communion
28 Comments
28 Comments
European Parliament criticizes the USA because of the leaked draft of the Roe v. Wade challenge
The European Parliament intends to discuss – to censure – the USA because of something that hasn’t happened yet. Namely: ““the impact of a leaked draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court concerning abortion.” CNA story HERE […] The European … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Liberals, You must be joking!
Tagged abortion, Roe v Wade, SCOTUS
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9 Comments
ROME 22/6 – DAY 8: A Spanish Saint, Tomato & Pig Cheek Sauce, Brutal Self-Assessment
In Rome sunrise was at 5:32 and, though we may not see it for the clouds, sunset is scheduled for 20:47. The Ave Maria bell ought to be a 21:00. This is the splendidly illuminated S. Maria in Monserrato, named … Read More
Posted in Chess, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged bucatini all'amatriciana, chess, St. Raymond Penyafort
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1 Comment
The gnostic ways of Francisism on full display
Fishwrap (aka the National Sodomitic Reporter) has been too creepily disgusting lately even to peruse lately, what with the list of for the upcoming consistory. However, a friend did some toxic-waste diving and came up with an observation about one … Read More
ROME 22/6 – DAY 7: Food for the journey
Sunrise in Rome today was at 5:33 and sunset will be at 20:46. We are still lengthening in our days as we head toward ‘na ciumacata of the Feast of St. John the Baptist. It’s been a long time since I’ve … Read More
What US Churches could look like. What would it take?
#Iraq On June 3, 2022. 172 of our children, 99 boys and 73 girls, received the first #HolyCommunion in #Baghdida #Qaraqosh The region that was heavily attacked by Isis militants a few years ago to exterminate Christians, scream out loud … Read More
Archd. of Chicago: bubbles
In Chicago, the Traditional Mass is being suppressed. No. The people who want the TLM are being suppressed: lots of large young families of committed Catholics, etc. But this… Dear @CardinalBCupich , They are at it again. Please help. pic.twitter.com/reOWZvvUkV — … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SESSIUNCULA, You must be joking!
Tagged Archd. Chicago
15 Comments
15 Comments
A message to those attacking traditional liturgical worship: “You’ve already lost.”
Look at the average age of these priests! A demographic time bomb is heading towards Francis and Uncle Arthur. https://t.co/fqnbGLuJqX — Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) June 6, 2022 Be a Custos Traditionis: HERE
Pentecost Tuesday: a reflection
Tuesday in the Octave of Pentecost. Another little ramble. The Octave has Roman Stations. As the last two days honored St. Peter at churches bearing his name, one would expect now that St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles should … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Save The Liturgy - Save The World
Tagged Octave of Pentecost, Simon Magus
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ROME 6/22 – DAY 6: Strollin’
5:33 was the time of the Roman sunrise. At the other end of the day, the sunset will be 20:46. The Ave Maria is still set for its 2100 cycle. The “Ave Maria” indicates the change of the religious day … Read More
Pentecost Monday: a reflection
I celebrated Mass in the afternoon, so my thoughts about the readings are coming together. Being away from home I don’t have so many resources and notes. I’ll just jot a few things down for you and if you find … Read More
Muslim Terrorists massacred 50+ Catholics during Mass in Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday
CNA STORY: HERE “Kidnappings and murders of priests and pastors, enslavement of Christian girls, and mob lynchings for alleged blasphemy against Islam” have intensified since the Biden administration removed Nigeria from the United States’ “Country of Concern” (CPC) list of … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Pentecost Sunday 2022
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 4th Sunday of Easter? Tell … Read More
ROME 6/22 – DAY 5: Taking it in
Our Roman sunrise was at 5:33 and our Roman sunset will be at 20:45 and the poor, mostly neglected Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 21:00. Yesterday, Pentecost Sunday, I longed to get out the camera phone and record … Read More
ROME 6/22 – DAY 4: Guess the cheese
Today in Rome the sun rose at 5:33 and it will set at 20:44. Even though in the now pathetic Roman Curia the Ave Maria bell will not chime as it ought at 21:00, it will chime in Rome! I … Read More
Rome 6/22 – DAY 3: Fishiness
Roman sunrise was at 5:34 and the sunset will be at 20:44. The Ave Maria bell – which will someday ring again in better times – ought to sound at 2100. It is the feast of St. Quirinus. Yesterday was … Read More
Look at these “dangerous” backward-steppers! They must be crushed!
Something has to be done! This awful “backward-stepping” simply has to STOP! Look at these “dangerous” backward-steppers! See how RIGID they are?!? See how they are backward-steppers of ugly traditions that don’t go forward by drawing FROM THE ROOTS?!? They … Read More
Figaro on CHARTRES, FRANCE – PENTECOST PILGRIMAGE – Live and on demand VIDEO: “Our two eldest teens marched with me some 15 years ago, and then again, in their turn, their two younger…”
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