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Monthly Archives: July 2026
VINTAGE RECTORY BATHROOM TILES: 05
I was on the road recently and had the occasion to enjoy a splendid example of vintage bathroom tiles. I’ve posted on these before HERE Not many photos, but enough to see what’s going on. It’s our classic green and … Read More
Would a marriage impediment apply in this case
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was recently in a discussion with other Catholics about the following scenario, and we weren’t able to come to an agreement, or find an answer online: would it be possible for a man and a … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1663 – Happy International Chess Day!
The “Mom’s Stuff Page” has been updated with new photos. HERE Welcome registrant: stormfarer Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my … Read More
ASK FATHER: public veneration of relics
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr Zuhlsdorf, I find myself again researching a matter that does not appear to be covered in the usual sources: the public veneration of relics. As far as I am aware, there is no ‘rite’ … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1662
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 8th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 16th Ordinary) 2026
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this 8th Sunday after Pentecost … Read More
ASK FATHER: Cut off from my beloved SSPX chapel, suffering.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I recently read your “In Illo Tempore: 8th Sunday after Pentecost” commentary on One Peter Five. I ask your opinion on this, given your remarks on suffering. What would you say to someone who is suffering, … Read More
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A Cardinal accidently gets it right!
My good friend Fr. Murray was on with Raymond Arroyo and Robert Royal and one of their topics was an odd thing the Windy Cardinal said about synoldaling (“walking together”). He compared synoldaling to an ethnic Croatian folk dance. Little … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1661
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
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