Daily Archives: 29 August 2023

29 Aug ’23: Francis Card Arinze – Anniversary of episcopal consecration – 58 years as a bishop!

Ad MULTOS annos! FRANCIS CARDINAL ARINZE IS 58 YEARS A BISHOP TODAY Today marks the 58th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church and an illustrious Nigerian – Francis Cardinal Arinze. Cardinal Arinze was … Read More

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29 August – Beheading of John the Baptist: Corruption exposed

I celebrate as my onomastico or “name day” the Feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist, 29 August.  “He must increase,” said the Baptist, “I must decrease” (John 3:30).  I need that rule of life. St Augustine of Hippo … Read More

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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession – in SPANISH

Many years ago I posted Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession If you are nervous about making a confession, or perhaps afraid, use these tips. I hope they will be helpful. I was recently contacted by a … Read More

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DOWN WITH THE FOUR OLDS!

Remember my New catholic Red Guards trope? pic.twitter.com/ufXNaJknZq — Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) August 28, 2023 This one ticks several boxes.  Fr. Z kudos. Meanwhile, Very pleased to see Scott Hahn post this to his Facebook today. pic.twitter.com/gb25oWWR4t — Miguel ?? (@fredalmighty22) … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 777

Welcome new registrants: GhostofMrToad KC7ON The traditional Benedictines of Norcia make three kinds of beer.  It’s great! In Chess News, Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com have settled their differences and released statements to that effect. It’ll be interesting to … Read More

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Like the little pieces of a mosaic…

Sometimes pieces, tid-bits of news, fall together in such a way that they seem to reveal a larger picture or presaging something not yet seen on the horizon. For example, in an exchange of texts today with a notable Catholic … Read More

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