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YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- PCali on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “The current particular law of the UGCC reads as follows. (This is an unofficial translation from the Ukrainian) 1. A…”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “We’re pairing those lentils with homemade “sourdough Sicilian” pizza tonight. Have a blessed Easter and thanks for the tip.”
- on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “FYI – the link to your store at cafepress.com does not appear to work anymore.”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Our 70 year old auxiliary Bishop did the foot washing and ripped through them all in 5 minutes. That’s how…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “At our Vetus Ordo Mass (pre 1955) Father asked us to meditate on the Gospel of John chapters 12 through…”
- on LENTCAzT 2025 – 45: Good Friday: “Would it be possible, please, Father, to have put up on the blog at some point some close-up photos of…”
- on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “Maybe I missed it, but I don’t think there was any attempt to justify this decision, other than a fairly…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Our pastor washes the feet of the 12 most senior/accomplished altar servers each year. The chance to be chosen leads…”
- on Holy Thursday Plenary Indulgence: ““This year the words of O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum ergo have completely changed ” Excuse me?!?!?”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Abp. celebrated and preached. this may be his last triduum in that office as he turns 75 in September. due…”
- on UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.: “Since The Astronomer mentioned him, I will repeat what Malachi Martin told me. In my comment already made I mentioned…”
- on Pres. Trump’s Message on Holy Week, 2025: “O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us.. I…”
- on LENTCAzT 2025 – 44: Holy Thursday: “Bergsma’s book on Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls talks about how “the many” was a Hebrew/Aramaic expression found in…”
- on YOUR Holy Thursday SERMON NOTES and a POLL about Holy Thursday Washing of Feet: “Father spoke about how Our Lady provided daily bread for the Bread of Life for most of His earthly life.”
- on Holy Thursday Plenary Indulgence: “In the missal at our parish, on the inside of the back cover is the benediction hymns and prayers. This…”
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Monthly Archives: March 2025
Daily Rome Shot 1284
In the background you can see part of the facade and dome of S. Carlo e Biaggio, which has been closed for years after the big earthquake that it Norcia. I’m told it is to reopen soon. Last time I … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 27: Monday 4th Week of Lent – If Christ suffered, then…
The Roman Station is Santi Quattro Coronati. Last year on this day we heard from Fr. Troadec. This year Fr. Parsch affirms something important for the life of the individual but also of the Church. “Through the centuries the Church … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1283 – Laetare at The Parish™
The Parish™, where I will soon be once again thanks to you wonderful Roman Donors. This is today, as you can see from the rose vestments on the altar and tabernacle. It seems that don Vilmar had the sermon today. … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday of Lent – Laetare – 2025
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. It is the 4th Sunday of Lent in the Novus Ordo and in the Vetus Ordo. It is nicknamed “Laetare Sunday”. In … Read More
Harrowing vision of Padre Pio
In March 1913 St. Padre Pio wrote to his confessor, Padre Agostino: “Friday morning I was still in bed when Jesus appeared to me. He was very sad and upset. He showed me a multitude of priests, regular and secular, … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 26: Laetare Sunday 4th of Lent – Joyful progress – FIXED
Okay, the music is there now. However, you may need to refresh your cache to clear the version that did not have music, or try another browser. Today the Roman Station is Holy Cross in Jerusalem where the relics of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1282
Welcome registrant: EdwardVIII 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 … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 24: Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent – Never despair
Today’s Station is S Susanna but it is observed at Santa Maria della Vittoria. Fr. Troadec talks about the connection of Susanna and the woman taken in adultery. Sin no more. HERE
Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent: Feast of the Five Holy Wounds. Did you know?
The Five Holy Wounds The earliest evidence of this Feast comes from the monastery of Fritzlar in the fourteenth century. In 1831, when the feasts in honor of the Passion were adopted by Rome and the Passionists, this Feast was … Read More
ASK FATHER: Difference between the “rejoice” of “Laetare” (4th Sunday of Lent) and “Gaudete” (3rd Sunday of Advent)?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can you explain the difference between gaudete and laetare? Gaudete seems to be 2nd person plural, imperative, while laetare appears to be an infinitive, both seem to mean rejoice in those respective forms. But the roots … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1281
Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. 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 … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 23: Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent – Living Water
The Roman Station is San Lorenzo in Lucina. Today Fr. Troadec talks about the encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan Woman at the well of Jacob and the “living water”. HERE
Daily Rome Shot 1280 – Card. Pell miracle?
Hey Fathers! How about a clerical Guayabera shirt? Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. This is the cupola of the Chiesa Nuova, depicting the Triumph of the Trinity. New illumination. Welcome registrants: RETIRED prrgttx Please remember me when shopping online and use … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 23: Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent – Do you hold grudges?
Today the Roman Station is at Sts. Cosmas and Damian at the Roman Forum. Fr. Troadec speaks forthrightly about being defensive, harboring resentments and holding grudges. HERE
Daily Rome Shot 1279
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
“the foundations of social order have been demolished”
Blessed Ildefonso Schuster, the great liturgist, Benedictine and once Cardinal Archbishop of Milan, has an interesting comment in his entry for today’s Mass, for the Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent. He takes a cue from the Oratio super … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 22: Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent – Don’t be a jerk. – FIXED
THE FILE WAS FIXED If you still get the short version, refresh your page (CTR-F5) The Roman Station is San Sisto Vecchio. Fr. Troadec explains why it is spiritually a really bad idea to be a jerk. HERE
“Days in Rome” Project – April/May 2025 – UPDATED
UPDATED 7 April 1555 EDT Friends, thank you. You hit my first goal for travel, a laptop, daily groceries and a portion of my rent, unending beggars. Additional donations are welcome! They will make life a lot easier and maybe … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1278 – The Parish™
The schedule at The Parish™ where I will be for Holy Week, Easter and beyond. It will be a profound sojourn and participation, as I know from experience. Welcome registrants: FormerlySBC JRLandman Salty Muskoxen Please remember me when shopping online … Read More
PCali on Good Friday FASTING and ABSTINENCE explained, links to recipes, notes about what breaks the fast, what doesn’t: “The current particular law of the UGCC reads as follows. (This is an unofficial translation from the Ukrainian) 1. A…”
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