In the Eternal City, sede vacante, we had the rising of the sun at 6:08 and its setting at 20:08.
The Ave Maria cycle changed to 20:30.
It does that.
Today in the Vetus Ordo was the first day possible for Requiem Masses. In this shot you see at once vestments in red and in black which some of your readers donated to The Parish™. What a pleasure to see them used.
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There was a Solemn Requiem Mass at The Parish™ tonight. Some sounds and shots.
Bells tolling and Introit
Dies Irae and Gospel
Sermon to the end
After Mass The Great Roman™ and I stopped at a favored watering hole on the Campo de’ Fiori for a cocktail before we headed to our respective domiciles. The owners have an old Golden Retriever (aka “yellow dog” for those of you who remember that). Today Lily was terribly concerned that it was time to play with her favorite stuffed flamingo. Once produced there was ecstatic chewing and rolling about in front of the place. A little of the pink of the decidedly chewed upon toy is just visible in midst of this paroxysm of canine joy.
Today I dealt with my apartment contract for the rest of 2025 and paid a large chunk of rent.
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Yesterday, Sunday, I celebrated Holy Mass for my Roman Donors. Bless you.
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Thank you so much for the Mass, Father. God bless you.
Where did they get a Tripple Crown for the Catafalque….???
Probably in the early 50’s, we got out of class to sing the funeral masses.
I remember singing the Requiem and Dies Irae, such beautiful flowing music.
Thanks for the photos, the music, the bells, and of course Lily’s canine joy.