Daily Archives: 16 September 2024

16 Sept: Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian – endurance

Today is the feast of Sts. Pope Cornelius, and Bp. Cyprian of Carthage, martyrs. Their time on earth in the 3rd century was decisive for the Church’s practice of how to reconcile sinners. It was a time of terrible persecution. … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1122

This is where the “stamping” of things made of silver took place. I have an antique chalice with the silver stamps of the Papal States. I suspect it would have been done here. 3:16 isn’t just in John. In chessy … Read More

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“Sin against synodality”

This.  I don’t know what to say other than that I am scheduled to arrive in Rome the day this is supposed to happen. I’m pretty sure my Italian is better than this. Here’s a google version, because I have … Read More

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