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Monthly Archives: December 2022
My View For Awhile: Wind at my back
My sojourn in northern parts has come to an end. It was nice to hear and feel he crunch of snow underfoot. No more. Here are a few sights and (hopefully they loaded) sounds of the last few days. Pre-prandials. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 621
“The history of salvation is not a small event, on a poor planet, in the immensity of the universe. It is not a minimal thing which happens by chance on a lost planet. It is the motive for everything, the … Read More
Pope Benedict XVI – Requiescat in pace
I was privileged to have known him well before his election. His loss is a personal loss. Apart from his contributions as a priest, prefect and theologian, two of his accomplishments as Pope stand out for me. Summorum Pontificum – … Read More
OLDIE CHRISTMASCAzT 2021: 33 – In the Octave of Christmas: “There is a golden rule which we should always remember, as it will be helpful to us in fighting temptation and in resisting discouragement.”
Originally Published on: Dec 30, 2021 One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today, We hear about the sensus fidelium in regard to the limits of obedience in the face of bad leadership in the … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 620
Welcome registrants: MariaHDolan From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. End of the month! Important time. US HERE – UK HERE Meanwhile,… As I was looking for news about Benedict XVI on … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 619
From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Use FATHERZ10 at checkout Meanwhile, … White’s b pawn threatens promotion. How does black move and win? Black to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so … Read More
UPDATED: Pope Benedict XVI is doing quite poorly – pray for him! Final perseverance!
UPDATE 31 Dec 22: 0820 CST Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, has passed away. His desire was for simple rites. The funeral will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Square on 5 January and he will be interred in the grotto … Read More
28 Dec – Holy Innocents – Childermas: “They were the Church’s first blossoms”
Monday was Christmas. Today is Childermas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The “Coventry Carol”, a lullaby of mothers to doomed children, dates to the 16th century. It was part of a Mystery Play, “The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors”, about chapter … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 618
New registrants, welcome! Luxmaria22 San Antonio Rose From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Meanwhile, … Black to move. Black is in trouble! Find a way out. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so … Read More
ASK FATHER: Must we do penance, abstain from meat, on Friday in the Octave of Christmas?
This is a question which comes up each year. It came up again today. Must we do penance on Friday within the Octave of Christmas? The short answer is YES, this year, yes. According to Canon Law, Catholics are bound … Read More
27 December – St. John the Evangelist – Today we bless WINE!
The liturgical year guided and nourished and shaped Catholics for centuries. It does so far less now, since it is much diminished after the “reforms” that hacked away at the calendar. However, once upon a time people not only followed … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 617
Welcome registrant: tractorcrazy From the wonderful new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pelegrini. Meanwhile, … White to move and gain material. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Great monks. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Windy Edition
I’m heading into the proverbially windy urban zone. I look forward to catching up with friends even at the cost of dealing with flights and airports. UPDATE It is still hard for me to get my head around all the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 616
From the presepio at Ss. Trinità! Meanwhile,… White to move and gain a winning position. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
Your Christmas Sunday Sermon Notes – 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 Christmas? Tell about attendance especially for … Read More
CHRISTMASCAzT 2022 – 29 – Christmas Day: The best gift we could give
A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for Advent and now, at last Christmas 2022. Today, Card. Bacci on the best gifts to give Jesus on His Birthday. Bl. Ildefonso ties together a threefold parousia in the Feast of Christmas. … Read More
AUDIO: Singing the 2022 Christmas Proclamation or Kalendas – in Latin
For a couple years I’ve posted about this custom. This year I had pretty much forgotten about it until I got an email from a priest who asked for a recording of this year’s version. The main text does really … Read More
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