Monthly Archives: March 2023

My View For Awhile: ROMANES EUNT DOMUS!

And so it begins; the second leg. This morning brought bagels and schmear with lox and black coffee. The morning was dedicated to updating my electronics and playing some blitz against an engine. After a super fast trip into JFK … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-31 – Meeting with clergy

March 31st 2023 Dear Diary, Had an all afternoon meeting with the clergy yesterday. I’ve decided it’s time to redo our diocesan policy book so we’re tackling the question of whether the diocese should be divided into deaneries or vicariates. … Read More

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1993 – 30 years ago when Mother Angelica declared war

I am stretching back into my memory for how this all worked. In 1993 John Paul II went to Denver for World Youth Day  There were Stations of the Cross, mimed, in which a woman depicted Christ.  Mother Angelica of … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 706

GO TO CONFESSION! Meanwhile,… white’s move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.

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Daily Rome Shot 705 with additional thanks

  The traditional monks of Le Barroux in France are making fine wines. Why not check it out? You help them and you get wine! Use FATHERZ10 at checkout for 10% off. Meanwhile, Black to move and inflict pain. NB: … Read More

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UPDATED – My View For Awhile: deepest darkest Brooklyn

The first stage of the Roman April sojourn is underway after a few hectic days and arrangements. Meanwhile the phone is pinging and beeping with news. UPDATE 30 March 23 The 3 hour flight to JFK seemed to take 3 … Read More

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Missae pro Missa Update: News release for traditional Catholic media

In my Daily Rome Shot today, I had photos of billboard that have appeared in Rome, quoting popes, in favor of the Traditional Latin Mass. I subsequently received a request from the people behind a different initiative along with a … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 704

Today I begin the trek to Rome, via NYC. However, a friend sent this. He wrote: Billboards have appeared all around Rome extolling the traditional Roman liturgy. They feature an image of Pope Pius V, or Pope John Paul II, … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-28 – A trip to the convent

March 28th 2023 Dear Diary, Spent most of today with the nuns at Good Heavens convent (or is it Good Shepherd? I’m never sure). Those old gals have really been through a lot. They survived that investigation a few years … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 703

In honor of a priest friend who is now in Sicily with a parish group. Meanwhile,… check out the Chess.com shop.  Do yourself a favor – do your kids a favor – get a good set and get at it.  … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 1st Passion Sunday (5th Lent) 2023 and a POLL about veiled images

Let’s start with a poll, posted yesterday. What did you see in your parish?   Let’s have a poll.  Anyone can vote, but only registered users can comment.  Please use the combox.  You may also send or post photos of … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 702

Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… Black to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have … Read More

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FOR SALE

HERE >>sigh<<

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POLL: Covering images for Passiontide, 5th Sunday of Lent – 2023

We are now in Passiontide. From this Sunday, traditionally called 1st Sunday of the Passion, it is customary to veil images in churches. In the Gospel in traditional Form of the Roman Rite we hear: Tulérunt ergo lápides, ut iácerent … Read More

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WDTPRS – 5th Sunday of Lent: Liturgical death throes

Traditionally this upcoming Sunday is called First Passion Sunday or First Sunday of the Passion.  “Passiontide” begins. It is also known as Iudica Sunday, from the first word of the Introit of Mass (from Ps 42/41), and sometimes Repus (from … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 701

Photo by The Great Roman™ I am delighted to report that I am now an affiliate of the Chess.com shop which is run by House of Staunton. White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day … Read More

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Zoink!

A friend reminded my of the fantastic Annunciation in the Cloisters in NYC by Robert Champin. It is the central panel of a tryptic. On the right St. Joseph is in his workshop making, among other things, mousetraps, because Augustine … Read More

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MUST READ! Why do heretics remain in the Church instead of just being honest and getting out?

At Crisis there is a MUST READ piece by Jennifer Bryson Why Do Heretics Remain in the Church? The counterfactual optimism of heretics keeps them in the Church while working to destroy it. A perennial question. She breaks it down … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 700

Welcome new registrant: TheKid Meanwhile, … NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Interested in learning?  Try THIS. Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of … Read More

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“Only what is true can ultimately be pastoral”.

This is it. Amen. “Only what is true can ultimately be pastoral”. Cardinal Roche please read anything Pope Benedict wrote. It will help you return to the Catholic faith. https://t.co/hZf7T57gkM — Bishop J. Strickland (@Bishopoftyler) March 24, 2023 Fr. Z … Read More

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