Monthly Archives: March 2023

24 March – Feast of St. Gabriel, Archangel – images

Today, the day before the Feast of the Annunciation, is the Feast of the announcing Archangel Gabriel.  He is one of three holy angels whose name we know from Holy Writ.  His name means roughly “God is my strength”. Gabriel … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-24 – Priests retirement home

March 24th 2023 Dear Diary, Gave an afternoon of recollection at the retired priests’ home yesterday. During drinks before dinner, ancient Msgr Hinckley motioned for me to come over. Wasn’t sure I wanted to do that, since he’s been picking … Read More

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Welcome new registrant: KCF Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for insurance, groceries, everything. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance.  US HERE – UK HERE Meanwhile… White to … Read More

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Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… White’s move.  Find the net! 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 … Read More

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Pig hearts over altars in Austria, pagan Mayan Mass rite in Mexico, but people who want the Traditional Latin Mass must be ghettoized and railroaded to oblivion.

I’m not making this up. Bishop Hermann Glettler of the Diocese of Innsbruck installed the so-called ‘lenten cloth’ in the 18th century Innsbrucker Spitalskirche. The giant cloth bears a photo of a a pig’s heart. Over the altar. HERE I’m … Read More

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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. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE This is from … Read More

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VIDEO: Glimpses of Forty Hours

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The practice of Forty Hours Devotion should be revived. Forty Hours originally evolved to ask God’s protection from external threats, such as invasion or disease. Now, it should be undertaken because … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-21 – Troubled seminarian

The “mole” has been stuck at home with a bad cold and so there have not been any entries for a few days.  We hope for a swift recovery.  Meanwhile, here’s an oldie. September 20th 2023 [2022] Dear Diary, Shocked … Read More

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Priests saying STUPID THINGS in the confessional… again

I had an exchange this morning via texting with a friend who was wondering about the validity of an absolution. I suspect that priests who screw around with the words of absolution aren’t purposely trying to be cruel… but that’s … Read More

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Meanwhile,… I had a request to make the puzzle image larger.  Do you also want the variety of board and pieces or does that not make any difference?   This look reminds me of my childhood, yearning for the newspaper each … Read More

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Happy AEQUINOCTIUM!

In the North, which is where most of you readers are, it is the first day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, today.  We are interested in this day in particular because we date Easter as the 1) first Sunday 2) after the first full … Read More

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Bonus… By The Great Roman™ Welcome new registrant: OLOL Meanwhile,… White to move. I found this to be pretty hard. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Priestly chess players, … Read More

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19 March – Feast of St. Joseph – Hope of the sick,  Patron of the dying,  Terror of demons,  Protector of Holy Church! 

Glorious St. Joseph. Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church,  Back in 2009 I made a PODCAzT – FOURTEEN YEARS AGO?!? – about the hymn sung in the Liturgy of Hours in … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday of Lent – “Laetare!” – 2023 and a POLL about color of vestments

Let’s start with a poll. Anyone can vote, but only registered and approved users can comment. Comments are invited. To business… Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It … Read More

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Meanwhile, in Kansas

This is from 1 March but I just found it today. The SSPX is building an amazing church in Kansas. The altar was installed.

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Welcome new registrant: Sebrinavi Meanwhile… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. IMPORTANT BOOK ALERT It will make libs wet their pants. It delves into the real meaning of sensus … Read More

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WDTPRS – 4th Sunday of Lent – Laetare (N.O.): Prompt devotion and eager faith

The nickname Laetare originated from the first word of the Introit chant for Sunday’s Mass, “Rejoice!” On Laetare Sunday there is a slight relaxation of Lent’s penitential spirit, because we have a glimpse of the joy that is coming at Easter, … Read More

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Meanwhile,… In chess news, the American Cup is underway in St. Louis with the strongest American players in men’s and women’s categories. It’s a complicate system of matches. On the men’s side GM Hikaru Nakamura GM Fabiano Caruana GM Wesley … Read More

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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-17 – Bp. Fatty celebrates St. Patty

March 17th 2023 Dear Diary, It’s Friday in Lent and I guess that’s still a thing, but I dispensed everyone in the diocese anyway today so they can eat meat for Saint Patrick’s Day.  I figure they’d have corned beef … Read More

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“Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me…” The mighty Lorica of Saint Patrick

During these dark days, we can benefit from the use of this prayer, called the Breastplate, or Loríca of St. Patrick, “The Cry of the Deer” (Latin Lorica is pronounced lo-REE-ka).  It is said that St. Patrick (+461) sang this when an … Read More

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