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Monthly Archives: June 2025
OLDIE PODCAzT 87: Veni Sancte Spiritus – The Pentecost Sequence dissected
Hard to imagine… 16 years ago. Originally posted 3 June 2009 I started this one thinking that I could make a fast audio project and then move on. Ha! In this PODCAzT I dissect the Pentecost Sequence, Veni Sancte Spiritus, … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, PODCAzT, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Pentecost, podcast, PODCAzT, Veni Sancte Spiritus
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“Under the command of General Eisenhower…”
Tonight,Is the night,Of nights. pic.twitter.com/JAhyy9BFHV — Band of Brothers Behind the Scenes (@BandBehind) June 5, 2025 BBC Radio newsreader John Snagge gives the first news of the D-Day landing at 9:32 AM to the British public. pic.twitter.com/dQLvRWhU1w — Frank McDonough … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1371
I think the “scam” post I made the other day is important. Today I received TWO scam attempts by email, both using a fake “invoice” for something which I have in the past used, one in Italian (Vodafone) and one … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1370 – A plea from a traditional group
Let’s continue with a few more pics from the digs of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on the Aventine Hill. I received this from a reader who also requested a Mass intention for the same. This seems a worthy … Read More
“a cringeworthy romp in the very worst that the 70’s and 80’s could offer”
As the pogrom against those who desire the traditional sacred worship of the Roman Rite continues – to build great unity, of course! – I invite the readership to take in some of the liturgical wisdom of Fr. John Thomas … Read More
Si vis pacem, para bellum – If you want peace, prepare war! Hackers, scams and YOU. Some discussion.
Just lately, I’ve had a number of emails telling me things like: “My email was hacked, so here is my new address.” “My credit card info was stolen, so I have to change my donation method.” “Someone I know got … Read More
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“You Belong Here”* *Offer only valid for trads in one location and excludes all parish churches. Does not apply to reverent Novus Ordos. Cannot be used when facing East. Cannot be used in conjunction with Latin, vesting prayers, or altar … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z recommends a couple of YouTube videos
I warmly recommend a pair of videos from Catholic Unscripted. Catholic Unscripted, if you don’t know about it, is an initiative from three English Catholics, Katherine Bennett, Gavin Ashenden, and Mark Lambert. They talk about stuff in a way that … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1369
Welcome registrant: FrauDoctorProfessorH Over in Norway, more chessy drama as Magnus blunders a knight and loses again… Did that really just happen? ? Magnus blunders a piece, and Wei Yi wins the Armageddon…AGAIN!#NorwayChess pic.twitter.com/lrTqbhCb76 — Norway Chess (@NorwayChess) June 3, … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1368
Welcome Registrant PJN Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am grateful. And… "I … Read More
ajf1984 on Catholics must read the entire Tradition in light of the Council in order to remain within the Church.: “Shoot, and here I was interpreting everything in the long history of the Church through the lens of Second Lyon.…”
