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

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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

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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

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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

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The prayer book of St. Thomas Becket

Here is something from 2016 which remains fascinating to this day. The other day I read about St. Theresa of Avila’s book that had the famous poem written in the margin, perhaps by St. John of Avila.  And years ago … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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