Daily Archives: 17 July 2022

ACTION ITEM! PROPOSAL TO PRIESTS: On 1 August say Holy Mass for Blase Cupich

UPDATE 31 July…. It happened. UPDATE 1 August 17:43 EDT: On 1 August, Masses for Blase Cupich Vetus Ordo: 52 Novus Ordo: 23 There may be more priests who haven’t yet informed me. Do not forget, priests and laity alike, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 507, etc.

Please remember me when shopping online.  It makes a big difference.  Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE 50 years ago today was a rest day for Fischer v. Spassky.  Tomorrow, Game 4. Meanwhile, white to move.  Not the easiest puzzle.

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“Terror is nothing more than speedy, severe and inflexible justice; it is thus an emanation of virtue.”

Happy Feast of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, the Martyrs of Compiègne.  Carmelites. In 1794, the Place de la Nation on the east side of Paris was called the Place du Trône-Renversé… Toppled Throne Square. In 1792 a … Read More

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