Daily Archives: 14 June 2023

From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-12 – Going to the bishops meeting

June 12th, 2023 Dear Diary, Off to Orlando for the bishops’ meeting soon. It’s like heading into a sauna. At least that’s how I remember Florida. Whew. Squeezing into an airplane seat even first class. It’s just not much fun … Read More

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14 June – Elisha, Old Testament Prophet: This bears some attention!

Today is the commemoration of St. Elisha, prophet, called also Eliseus.  He was the disciple of Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-21).  When Elijah was about to be taken up to heaven in the fiery chariot, Elisha asked for a double portion … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 717

I miss my neighborhood. Meanwhile, not much chess news. The Juniors are playing in a speed chess tourney. Yesterday I tuned in to Eric Rosen’s stream – he is playing in Las Vegas – and just as he turned his … Read More

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Another gift from the Pope of Christian Unity: Anglican bishop swims the Tiber

Here’s some good news. From CBCEW: Right Revd Richard Pain to be received in the Personal Ordinate of Our Lady of Walsingham The Right Revd Richard Pain, a former Bishop of Monmouth, will be received into the full communion of … Read More

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