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ROME 23/10 – Day 07: Popping clams and pooping pigeons

7:11 and 18:44 are the times for sunrise and sunset in Rome.  The Ave Maria bells ought to ring at 19:00. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary which means that it is also the anniversary of … Read More

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Good news from “Walking Together about Walking Togetherity”

Good news! I spoke with a synod voting delegate, one of the 27% who are not Bishops. Direct quote: “there are more delegates at the synod who defend the traditional Latin mass than you can imagine.” Pernicious terms like “inclusivity” … Read More

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ROME 23/10 – Day 06: Pointed comments and puntarelle

In Rome today the sun rose at 07:10 and will set at 18:46.  The Ave Maria should sound at 19:00. Welcome registrant: RJD This is a 1st Friday!  See to your devotions. Devotions are more important than ever, I think, … Read More

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ROME 23/10 – Day 05: Have a Pius day!

Today the sun rose at 07:09 and set a long time ago at 18:48.  The Ave Maria is still at 19:00. Welcome new registrant: SuzieQue Today was quite the day, with the acquisition of the new vestments. While we were … Read More

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ANNUNTIO VOBIS GAUDIUM MAGNUM! We have RED VESTMENTS in Rome!

I have great news. The other day the sacristan at Santissima Trinità here in Rome and I were chatting about the RED VESTMENT PROJECT. In a nutshell, the various sets of red vestments for Mass that many priests use on … Read More

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ROME 23/10 – Day 04: Smile!

Today the sun rose at 07:08 while I was saying Mass and it will set when I plan to be strolling around someplace lovely at 18:50.  The Ave Maria is still in its 19:00 cycle. Today is the Feast of … Read More

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Small groups as a method of controlling the agenda

I’ll wager that in the readership there are people who are experts on how to hold meetings, how to control the message and direction of meetings, changing minds, creating consensus, etc.    I’ve only read a little about it.  However, … Read More

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4 October 2023… what a day!

This is the anniversary the demonic idol worship in the Vatican Gardens.  It was 2019… Sursum podices! In another post, I suggest several days of penance and reparation for this and the placement of a idol bowl on the altar … Read More

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4-7 October: Pachamama Atonement Days – ACTION ITEMS!

It’s the anniversary of the demonic pagan worship in the Vatican Gardens (4 Oct).  The demonic bowl was placed on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on 7 Oct. As a priest friend of mine wrote about “atonement” days. … Read More

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Conference in Rome on “The Synodal Tower of Babel” the day before “Walking Together on Walking Togetherity”

For years the Italian (and English) site La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana has been a daily go to. Last night they held a “launch” event at a Roman theatre very near to the place where the “Walking Togetherity” will commence. This … Read More

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