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Category Archives: On the road
Rome – Day 3: Beheadings and Swearings
It was a full day yesterday. After Mass yesterday we broke the fast and then headed off the the Palazzo Braschi for the Artemesia exhibit. Artemesia Gentileschi was the daughter of Orazio Gentileschi and a fine painter in her own right, … Read More
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Tagged armor, Artemesia, Judith, Rome, Swiss Guard
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Rome – Day 2: Baccala and brocade
Yesterday I mentioned the set of vestments we are having made for the Pontifical Masses. I received the following few photos before the fabric was cut and sent for sewing. The photos are not great, but they give a sense of … Read More
Rome – Day 1: Jet Lag Edition
We hit the ground running, as one must do in Rome… first: stay awake… eat… get sun… stay awake. This is a good way to do it. Later, I said Mass at Ss. Trinita. They are having a novena to … Read More
My View For Awhile: Lovely Nightmare Edition
It’s a beautiful day, nicest in a while. Of course that means that after a great Chinese meal with friends… … I’m going somewhere else! Going into the airport, a tour bus got stuck under a bridge and the delay … Read More
My View For Awhile: Intersect Edition
Other than the fact that in order to enjoy a really early morning you first have to get up really early, it’s a really nice morning. Nasty weather comes later in the week. It is, of course, March. It seems … Read More
My View For Awhile – Creepy Airport – The Sequel
I’m still trying to get home from Denver. We zipped quickly past the creepy killer demon-eyed death horse. Apparently it is some sort of spirit horse. Blech. Worst check in process anywhere. It was not good on Sunday either. Today, … Read More
My View For Awhile: YHUGE DELAY Edition – UPDATED
I am in Denver. What a strange airport. I’ve only been through Denver 3 times (I think) and each time I like this airport less. I think an undergrad designed it. Who thought that the layout for check in relation … Read More
My View For Awhile: White Knuckle Edition
Having braved the snow storm, I white knuckled it to the airport. Half an eye was on my phone as I anticipated a cancellation or delay notice. None was forthcoming. The ramp was as jammed as I have ever seen … Read More
NYC Day 1-2: Hot Dog Carts and Chop Sticks
On Saturday evening, there was an Advent “O Antiphon” dinner sponsored by the traditional council of KCs associated with Holy Innocents parish in midtown. I think you have all heard of the place. It was great to see the former … Read More
Spiffing video of incensation for #sumpont2016
I haven’t seen many photos from the beautiful Pontifical Mass we had in the Basilica of St. Peter during the 2016 Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage. However, I spotted this video of the undersigned, acting as Deacon for the Mass. HERE ? Sequentia Sancti Evangelii … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10 – Day 30: With apologies to the Bard: “Tacens stat ursus. Turrim spectat clericus. Quis sapit magis?”
