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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-12 – Going to the bishops meeting
June 12th, 2023 Dear Diary, Off to Orlando for the bishops’ meeting soon. It’s like heading into a sauna. At least that’s how I remember Florida. Whew. Squeezing into an airplane seat even first class. It’s just not much fun … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 717
I miss my neighborhood. Meanwhile, not much chess news. The Juniors are playing in a speed chess tourney. Yesterday I tuned in to Eric Rosen’s stream – he is playing in Las Vegas – and just as he turned his … Read More
Another gift from the Pope of Christian Unity: Anglican bishop swims the Tiber
Here’s some good news. From CBCEW: Right Revd Richard Pain to be received in the Personal Ordinate of Our Lady of Walsingham The Right Revd Richard Pain, a former Bishop of Monmouth, will be received into the full communion of … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-10 – More on that problem couple and the Nuncio
EDITOR’S NOTE: +F.Atticus is referring to a couple who asked for his blessed at a reconciliation service back in Lent. HERE There was serious fallout. The couple claimed that +F.Atticus blessed their marriage and now the Nuncio is involved. HERE … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 716: Glorious
Quite the evening. In chessy news, Netflix is offering a game/trainer based on the massive-hit 7-part series The Queen’s Gambit, a book by Walter Tevis. That series was one of the elements that fueled the chess tsunami that is still … Read More
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Welcome registrant: SanDiegoCatholic Here’s a puzzle. White to move. Watch your king! The position looks dire. Therefore, better force. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. I am an affiliate … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 714
Welcome registrant: David James Here’s a puzzle. White to move. FORCE! Watch that pawn. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Prayer for my mother, please.
A nostalgic moment
On this Sunday, when many are celebrating Corpus Christi, I’m feeling a little nostalgic. I spotted this photo in my plentiful archive. Back when the world was a brighter place and hearts were buoyant and war was not being waged … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Corpus Christi Sunday (2nd Sunday after Pentecost) 2023 – POLL
First, let us know if you had the observance of Corpus Christi on this Sunday. 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 … Read More
