Daily Archives: 31 May 2023

Pentecost Wednesday: another ranting reflection

Pentecost Wednesday: Ember Day Another Octave ramble which might have a couple of surprises. Back in the day, 5th c or so, Pentecost was enriched with an Octave, thus extending the festal character of the great feast. For a while … Read More

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ROME 23/05 – Day 31: Last full day and an “If only…”.

In the Novus Ordo calendar it is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary whereupon the sun rose at 0536 and will set at 2040. The Ave Maria Bells is still fixed at 21 for a while … Read More

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