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Category Archives: Lighter fare
QUAERITUR: Use of the beretta at Mass, revisited
I just received an email request from a priest for instructions about the appropriate use of the beretta during Mass. Beretta? I hereby re-post what I already offered here. From a reader: Can a beretta be used in the OF? … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Lighter fare
Tagged beretta, biretta
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Another spin! Hijinx with water!
Someone sent me a link to a video on Youtube with a trick you can do with water! I think every child over the age of 6 should see this video. Great fun! Especially when mom isn’t at home. Repetita … Read More
Where you are
It has been a while since I posted one of these. Here is a snapshot from a few minutes of some of the places you readers are (more or less are, that is… some are approximations). It always amazes me … Read More
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The Pope receives his new bowling ball from Card. Rouco Varela. Pope Benedict XVI (R) receives a gift by Archibishop of Madrid Antonio Maria Rouco Varela
A Valentine’s Day alternative to teddy bears, chocolates or naming stars
The remedy for those profoundly annoying commercialized Valentine’s Day garbage guilt commercials. From FoxNews with my emphases and comments. Name a Giant Hissing Cockroach After Your Valentine “Flowers wilt. Chocolates melt. Roaches are forever.” Ambitious Romeos looking to differentiate themselves … Read More
Snowmonk
We have heard from this tyke before. My four year old is at again. (I’m not sure if he has a future in advertising or in a monastery). During a fresh snowfall on the weekend my son suggested that we … Read More
A really fun Super Bowl Commercial
Speaking of commercials, this one was GREAT. Most of them were not. And the music is what I believe I will chose for my first entrance to my cathedral if I am ever made diocesan bishop of anywhere. Just to … Read More
A visit to the Met, a matter of great joy, and music so beautiful it hurt
Yesterday I followed some inclinations and did some spontaneous things. Am I glad I did. Thursday 3 February was a memorable day. I mentioned in another post that yesterday I felt compelled by a Strong Inner Voice to visit the … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, On the road
Tagged Eton Choirbook, Filippino Lippi, Robert Wilkinson, Sarum Rite, Sarum Use, Trinity Church
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