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Monthly Archives: October 2025
Select ROME 25/10 – Day 34: what a mess
They seem to be getting it together. Sunrise – 6:39 Sun other thing – 17:08. The Curial Ave Maria Bell – 17:30. Here’s the cool thing. I was alone in the sacristy at The Parish™ at 17:37 and the Ave … Read More
Here’s one of those puff posts
Best movie credits. For me between these two, so far as I can think of right now. I’m open to suggestions. Captain America, 1st Avenger. Queen’s Gambit.
“Catholic Social Teaching For The Lionhearted” – BOOK ALERT
The title on this post is taken from the subtitle of the new book – yes, it’s 10:30 on Friday, so there’s probably a new book – from Peter Kwasniewski. And since we are in the wake of the traditional … Read More
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Tagged Catholic social teaching, Peter Kwasniewski
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ROME 25/10 – Day 33: When Titans Walked The Earth
The calendar says sunrise was at 6:38. The sunset was at 17:09. For Curia the Ave Maria Bell would have been at 17:30. However I was in the sacristy of The Parish™ tonight because I had presided over a ritual … Read More
New document forthcoming from the DDF(CDF) about Marian Titles
New document forthcoming from the DDF(CDF) under Fernandez about Marian Titles. Gronchi is a presenter. This bodes not well. My counsel. Stay CALM. Don’t knee jerk. And DON’T be a jerk in writing. Look carefully at what is released.
ROME 25/10 – Day 32: “a quick bite”
The calendar says the sun rose at 6:37. It also says that it set 17:10. It fixes the Ave Maria bell at 17:30. However at The Parish™ I was pleased to hear the Ave Maria at 17:37. Nice. Welcome registrants: … Read More
Happy 60th Anniversary to “Nostra Aetate”!
Yesterday 28 October was 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Vatican II’s Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. The document was drafted in part by Fr. Gregory Baum (1923-2017). Baum left the priesthood and religious life, married … Read More
YET ANOTHER Sermon by the Rector of D. Knoxville’s Basilica: The 3rd time’s not the charm
Hard to believe, but the Rector of the Basilica in Chattanooga in the Diocese of Knoxville (where the Bishop crushed the people who desire the TLM) has issued a THIRD homily about stitching together a gussied-up Novus Ordo Mass which … Read More
Because there’s one “unique” Roman Rite.
Remember… the TLM must not be allowed to spread. I refuse to believe this is the Catholic Church… ???? No ? no ? no ???? pic.twitter.com/JEq3QyYTgh — ??Rev. Vitus???? (@Vitus_oss) October 28, 2025 Because there’s one “unique” Roman Rite. At … Read More
ROME 25/10 – Day 31: Natalis Dies
Firstly, thanks to everyone who wished my happy birthday. I hope you will pray for me. I had a good chat with my mother. She sounded good. She is attending a party today with over 20 of her friends. On … Read More
Charivari Rob on Daily Rome Shot 1649: updates: “The Korean apothecary chest is beautiful. The chest of drawers with two clock-like faces intrigues me. The top is pretty…”
