Daily Archives: 2 August 2023

2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence

From midnight 1 August to midnight today, 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis.  The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 753

White to move.  Mate in two. 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  These links take you to a … Read More

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Venial Synod

Sent by a priest friend.

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1 August – Seven Holy Maccabees: Their mother urged her children to their deaths

In the Novus Ordo calendar today is the feast of St. Alphonsus Maria de’Liguori, the Bishop and Doctor of the Church so famous for his contributions to moral theology.  In the Vetus he is celebrated tomorrow.  One of the great … Read More

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