Daily Archives: 21 February 2023

What’s wrong with this picture?

per canon 1210, local Bishops can now approve the use of a parish church for a live performance of Kenny Loggins and Dolly Parton’s classic ballad ‘Islands in the stream’ (1983) but not the celebration of mass according to the … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-02-21

This one came in punctually. Perhaps on these busy days the mole has better access. Feb 21st, 2023 Dear Diary, “Fat Tuesday”… again. I used to hate this day every year before I was a bishop and people had to … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 670

Welcome new registrant: LeoC4 Meanwhile,… NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Chess is exploding.  Make sure your young children and YOU can play.  It is a gift that lasts … Read More

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20 Feb 2023 Rescript ex audientia – The Dictastery for Worship tattled and got some tape and glue to patch up their paddle

And people ask me why I post a lot about chess these days. The Congregation Dicastery for Worship has become a parody of itself. So much for the ‘Social Justice’ Principle of Subsidiarity! Translated: The Holy Father, in the Audience … Read More

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LENTCAzT 2023 – 00: Shrove Tuesday – reminders

Daily 5 minute podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. Today, we hear what “Shrove” means as in Shrove Tuesday, another name for “Fat Tuesday” or “Mardi Gras”. What is Lent called and why? We have a few reminders … Read More

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