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Monthly Archives: September 2025
ROME 25/10 – Day 3: Farming and salty little fish
The day brightened considerably at 7:04. It will darken considerably at 18:55. In other times the 19:15 Ave Maria Bell would give us information about the dealings of the Curia. But, no. It ringeth not, except at The Parish™. It … Read More
Another TLM suppressed: Brooklyn? There may be more to this.
News is out that the TLM at St. Cecilia’s in Brooklyn will be suppressed on 12 October. Rorate has the bare bones HERE. However, as I understand things the Institute may/will get an additional location. This could be an instance … Read More
ROME 25/10 – Day 2: Beautiful day
I was still dozing today when the sun rose over the City at 7:03 because my phone was still on silent from Vespers the day before. The sun set at 18:57. The Ave Maria bell would ring at 19:15. It … Read More
Meanwhile… TLM in St. Peter’s Basilica…
The bishops of Charlotte, Detroit and Monterey/Austin are snuffing people out, but… BREAKING: a Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form was offered today for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel at the altar of St. Michael in St. … Read More
Diocese of Charlotte: Salve Regina at the LAST TLM and the Bishop’s “consoling” letter.
This is one of the Latin Mass communities banished in Charlotte, NC. In their final Sunday TLM, the faithful of St. Ann’s sing the Salve Regina following Mass, as they have done for years. This is the beauty and transcendence … Read More
Since 28 May 28 2020, at least 528 attacks against US Catholic churches, damaged or destroyed historic churches
You won't believe this. HOW MANY ATTACKS ON CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE USA SINCE 2020? ANSWER: 528! Since May 28, 2020, there have been at least 528 attacks against Catholic churches in the United States, including acts of arson which … Read More
To you suffering in Monterey, Detroit, Charlotte, Jefferson City, etc.
Today during the Sunday Solemn Mass I took my own advice. At the offertory, I prayerfully joined all of you who have lately suffered at the hands of your bishops, suppressors of the TLM and those who desire it, to … Read More
ROME 25/10 – Day 1: Rientro
Today in Rome the Sun rose at 07:02, I watched it from the airplane, and it will set at 18:59. The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 19:15. Our landing was smooth, but they parked up at a remote … Read More
My View For Awhile: All Roads Edition
I tried the newish Delta security line and zipped through from curb to the other side in under 15 minutes easily. Meanwhile… Thoughts? Why I travel with antibacterial wipes. Another from of cleansing. The attachment blocks all data transfer allowing … Read More
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