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Daily Archives: 12 June 2026
“…the young are more to be pitied, since they know not of what they have been deprived.”
I posted this recently, but since today is the Feast of St. Basil of Caesarea (which gives way to the Sunday), here it is again: Originally Published on: Jun 4, 2026 The evils which afflict us are well known, even … Read More
Leo XIV to priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart
I agree with Matthew Hazell, below. It is refreshing not to be insulted and scolded. This is excellent stuff: “Holiness is neither one option among many nor an abstract ideal… The world greatly needs pastors who offer more than simply … Read More
Brooklyn 26/6 – Day 4: Southbound and, yup, we did it again
The Roman sunrise was at 5:32. Brooklyn: 5:24. The Roman sunset will be at 20:48 Brooklyn: 8:27 The Ave Maria there, 21:15. The Ave Maria where I will be… not sure, yet. Maybe around 8:40. But in Brooklyn it will … Read More
Brooklyn 26/6 – Day 3: Amatriciana
In Brooklyn today the sun rose at 5:24 (in Rome at 5:32) and it will set at 20:27 (in Rome at 20:48). In Rome, the Ave Maria Bell will not ring for the Curia at 21:15, but it will at … Read More
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