A few days in the cool breezes of the Second City will be good. A little anxiety passed on his morning. Power was going on and off. Not knowing what was up, I got my car out of the garage … Read More →
And so it begins. Lord, thank you for this day. The realization that I have forgotten a couple things just rolled over me. I shall have to remedy this with swift errands and/or orders. It isn’t mission critical but it’s … Read More →
The return trip has already had one adventure, which I never like. I like boring trips best. After checking in at zero o’clock and using the double quick security line, the teeessay guy said my eyedee and the airline info … Read More →
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I bring to you attention a new book published by Emmaus Press, a branch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. On The Demonic by Archbp. Fulton J. Sheen. US HERE – UK HERE (not yet) I brought it … Read More →
The last phase of the St Paul Center priests conference began this morning at 0500. If you have to stay in a hotel near PIT chose the Hilton Garden not the Marriott. In PIT there is a lot of construction … Read More →
Talks continued today. A friend of mine, retired chaplain, Navy Captain, remarked “Coming to the conference would have been worth it for this talk alone.” I agreed. We had an excursion to the new building of the St. Paul Center … Read More →
This is a recently recovered skeleton of the elusive Pullus, but not the Pullus Galinaceous, but rather Pullus Marinus, as the sign says. It is in the airport in Pittsburgh, which is a strange place for it. However, seeing is … Read More →
I’m heading to Pittsburgh today in anticipation of the conference on Monday. The airport I’m using today has not had any sort of lounge for passengers. Until now. There is now something associated with Priority Pass and a cut rate … Read More →
Nope, not Rome. Welcome Registrants: Chrissue Lulu Helengrace3712 Sjsprunger Reddog Nancy F. Liz1952 Nipper I was out with priest friends in deepest Queens last night for Chinese food, which is plentifully lacking in Rome. Good Chinese that is. We … Read More →
At 06:04 the sun rose over Rome. At 20:02 the sun will sink past the horizon. The Ave Maria Bell…. poor thing… 20:30. Thank you, Lord, for this 122nd day of this year of Salvation. It is the Feast of … Read More →
The 1st day of my Roman Sojourn. This morning the sun rose at 06:09 and it is set at 18:26. Still “daylight saving” here. The Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 18:45. WELCOME REGISTRANT: Patrick508 The airport was empty … Read More →
I’m at JFK waiting for the redeye to Rome. The food in the club was remarkably good. Too bad they are gutting the FF program. Prayers downloaded. Gotta catch up. The lines for the flight to Sao Paolo were stretched … Read More →
I’m on my way to the wonderful Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin. A couple days ago, the flights were ghastly, as most are these days, jammed and delayed by several hours thus resulting a a very late … Read More →
I’m heading back the way I came. Solid driving got me back to Parris Island. Supper with my buddy who’s at the MCRD. Nice sunset. That, by the way, is not at the MCRD. Which drink is mine? Blue Points … Read More →
My time at the conference held by the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology (and Emmaus Press) was great. Being close to Pittsburgh I wanted to see something of the city. So, with the help of a great priest, Eastern … Read More →
Schedule for Wednesday, July 12 (Eastern Time) Morning Session 8:30–9:45 a.m. Conference Session – Dr John Bergsma 11:15 a.m. Daily Mass Homily Posted 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Conference Session – Dr Lawrence Feingold Afternoon Session 2:00–3:00 p.m. Optional Workshop – Dr Ralph Martin … Read More →
I’ve been on the road for a few days. One needs a visit to Buc-ee’s. However, I think I will never visit one of these places on a summer weekend again unless perhaps early in the morning. I was jammed. … Read More →
I was not in Rome to see today’s sunrise at 0534. Instead, I was awake to see the sunrise in Brooklyn at 0526, though I admit I went back to sleep for a while. I’ll probably stay on my feet … Read More →
05:53 and 20:20 and 20:30 and it is the Feast of St. Isidore the Worker, the same who was canonized on that fateful day, 12 March 1622 by Gregory XV along with Sts. Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier (aka “the real … Read More →
On this lovely Roman Sunday the sun arose at 05:57 and it will set at 20:17. The Ave Maria is locked in at 20:30 right now. Eventually, this will shift in another 15 minute increment as the days get longer. … Read More →
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