Meanwhile, back in Rome.
Photo by The World’s Best Sacristan™
Did you know that in 1962 priests were still required to have buckles on their shoes when they said Mass?
I was reminded of a mosaic I saw in the beautiful Cathedral in St. Louis, of a historic Mass in the diocese. This was shot from the “upper deck” as it were. Right click for larger… note the priest’s shoes.
This is how I did it before, with laces.
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“But Father! But Father!”, the acolytes of Laudato forse are mewling. “That horrible gun looking thing might all by itself damage the environment just by its existence! Even posting something that will surely destroy the planet means that YOU HATE VATICAN II!”
First, it’s only 700K BTU. I will admit that it might be over kill for lighting cigars.
In churchier news…
“Scientific studies in 1970, later supported by the World Health Organisation’s own research, showed that the Host consisted of real flesh in the form of heart muscle tissue and the rare AB blood type also found in the other Eucharistic miracles and the Shroud of Turin.”…
— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) November 20, 2024
There’s no limit to stupid…
No no no no no. (Father, forgive me but these people are morons….) https://t.co/wdBcJrVc8v
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) November 21, 2024
There has never been a limit to evil…
21 novembre 1793, massacre d’Avranches. Les soldats de la république fusillent 800 prisonniers catholiques vendéens. Beaucoup de ces malheureux sont blessés ou malades. Les fusillades durent plusieurs heures jusqu’à extermination complète. pic.twitter.com/qEIzjHg8E4
— Montjoie Saint Denis (@SaintMontjoie) November 21, 2024
In sort of churchy news…
I’m going to miss the “devout Catholic” when he leaves. https://t.co/VKkx8khWow
— Fred Simon (@FredSimonTLM) November 21, 2024
I’m sensing a pattern. Not long ago…
And let’s not overlook this, which took place recently.
“Pope Francis has taken chocolates and a bouquet of roses to the Italian politician who successfully campaigned to legalise abortion in the 1970s. … Afterwards, Ms Bonino said on X that Francis, 87, had praised her as an… https://t.co/nHziyDLoyb pic.twitter.com/MOUNZzfct6
— Carl E. Olson (@carleolson) November 21, 2024
And…
The Colosseum lit up for Red Wednesday
This day highlights persecuted Christians
Christians are the most persecuted people in the world, with killings increasing each year pic.twitter.com/rUgllrgQB0
— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) November 21, 2024
Just for cool…
The Clearest Image of Venus’s Surface, By a Lander that Melted After 1 Hour pic.twitter.com/p1gfflDiiQ
— Nature is Amazing ?? (@AMAZlNGNATURE) November 21, 2024
In chessy news… HERE
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Mate in… 6? White to move.
[NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.]
In Singapore – looks like an interesting place – there is a “freestyle” chess (Fischer Random – 960) duel between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. Just a 2 game match, 60 + 30 second increment.
On 25 November, Ding Liren will defend his title against Gukesh Dommaraju in Singapore.
Organized by the St. Louis Chess Club from 3-7 there will be a tournament for 60 players called the St. Louis Masters… 9 rounds, $100K prize money. It will be at the ballroom of the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Hotel. I’ve stayed there once. Nice place and great location. It would be fun to be there for this event.