Daily Archives: 7 February 2024

ASK FATHER: Chess? You are a heretic! A Council denier!

From a reader… QUAERITUR: You have a lot of stuff about chess on your Catholic blog.  But chess is not a Catholic game.  It was condemned by the Church. Why do you have so much about something that was condemned?  … Read More

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! This time of year, close to Christmas, is a time of joy. Not everyone, however, has joyful news.  Some experience serious challenges. In your charity would you please take a moment look at the … Read More

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7 February: Bl. Pius IX, Pope – and a ramble

The Martyrologium Romanum has this entry for 7 February: 16*.  Romae, beati Pii papae Noni, qui, veritatem Christi, cui ab imo adhaesit, plane proclamans, multas instituit sedes episcopales, cultum beatae Mariae Virginis promovit et Concilium OEcumenicum Vaticanum Primum ascivit. You … Read More

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DAILY ROME SHOT 934

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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