Daily Archives: 2 September 2023

The eyes have it

In a side chapel of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is the funerary monument of a Cardinal who had a coat of arms that was a little creepy. Here it is. Void got ? pic.twitter.com/0hjGfhuEKG — place where … Read More

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Remember, you can’t have the Traditional Latin Mass because there is one expression of the Roman Rite. VIDEO – UPDATE – News from Miami

But remember, you can’t have the Traditional Latin Mass because there is one expression of the Roman Rite. Right? IRELAND This version of the Our Father has divided opinion online What are your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/pfAUm0VO2J — Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) September … Read More

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ACTION ITEM: Really great travel chess set available. I have one.

This came into my email and I am eager to get the news out to you. Sure, I push chess in my Daily Rome Shot posts.  I wanted to make sure you saw this. Some time ago, I bought a … Read More

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2 September 1973 – 50th anniversary of the death of J.R.R. Tolkien

Today is the 50 anniversary of the death of J.R.R. Tolkien. I owe a great deal to Tolkien, whose books formed a major foundation of my world view and my eventual life-choices. The news of his death hit me hard, … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 781 – Wherein Fr. Z rants

Nice for Saturday! Thanks to The Great Roman™! The wonderful Benedictine monks of Le Barroux make great wine from the ancient vineyards of the Avignon popes. You can have some.  Get some and help them.  Win. Win. White to move … Read More

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The Kids Are Old Rite by “Quis”

From the official Parodohymnodist, inspired by this: The Kids Are Old Rite by “Quis” I don’t mind a little Latin in my Mass, that’s fine, in fact it gives a little gravitas, But to turn to the altar with candles … Read More

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