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Monthly Archives: October 2026
Keeping an eye on the “Amoris laetitia” confab in Rome – 7-14 October
It has been 10 years since Amoris laetitia (chose your own translation) was emitted into the world and, of course, its time to sit in circles and talk about it while predetermined statements are already cooling from the laser printer. … Read More
What’s going on in Rome?
This, friends, is what’s going on at the Amoris laetitia (chose your own translation of that) confab. Let this sink in. Then use a good emetic. At the Vatican today, Sister Helen Alford, O.P. suggested that Jesus was initially “flirting” … Read More
ACTION ITEM REVIVED! The “Birettas for Seminarians Project”
“We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We’re going to live on! We’re going to survive! Today, we celebrate our BIRETTA Day!” – (pace Pres. Pullman) On the same day I received … Read More
“The building of the blog never ends” – update about amazing maintenance and restoration
When you go about in Rome, you notice that facades are being rejuvenated, fountains cleaned, churches renewed and illuminated, ancient ruins uncovered and restored. It’s ongoing. Rome wasn’t built in a day and it won’t be repaired in a day … Read More
ACTION ITEM: An FSSP seminarian could use a hand
I usually like to see, feel products before I advance them, but this is a special occasion. And it is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. From a FSSP seminarian: Hi Father Z, Happy feast day of Our … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 07: A Battle and a Ceiling
The sun clawed its way up against a cloudy sky at 07:11. It will set behind the clouds at 18:44. The Ave Maria Bell is in its 1900 cycle for the Curia. It is the Anniversary of the Battle of … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 06: Tomorrow should be good
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
This… this…. this… but this….
This…. This is Bishop Giuseppe Luigi Spiga of Grajaú, Brazil, dancing with a crowd from his Diocese during the National Youth Day on September 21, 2026. The Conciliar Church says this is the way to find Christ, but this is … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 05: Feeling better
At 07:09 this morning your local yellow star managed once again to haul itself above the eastern horizon of the Eternal City, illuminating domes, bell towers, roof terraces and an impressive number of people irritated in traffic in the great … Read More
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