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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
My View For Awhile: U-Turn
I completed my two talks at the Serviam conference, giving them my ¢2 about the orientation of the soul, towards God, death and our sacred worship. Meanwhile, I spotted a Cubs flag in the airport parking lot. Waiting for boarding. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Canuck Edition
I’m back on the road, though this is slated to be a short trip. I’m not checking a bag, it’s so quick. VPOTUS Joe “the Theologian” Biden is in town today, no doubt campaigning for the criminal. In ultra-lib Madison? … Read More
Rome 2 – Days 5&6: Churches, Masses and Crucifix
Since I was on the ceremony crew the other day for the Pontifical Mass at St. Peter’s I couldn’t get any photos. But, before Mass I found some interesting sights to record and share. This is inside the sacristy of … Read More
Rome 2- Day 2 & 3: Cooking up vestments and victuals
Today I stopped in at Gammarelli to talk about the upcoming pontifical set of vestments in white and I saw a relatively inexpensive rose pianera. They will make a matching cope and have it to us by Gaudete Sunday. Hopefully … Read More
ROME 2 – Day 1: Exorcisms, guts, and Roman altars
The pilgrimage group having dispersed in Venice, we made our way to Lake Garda simply to rest up and have a nice view. That was gloriously accomplished. Now it’s time for the third phase. I headed back to Rome for … Read More
Venice Days 2-3: Bones, fabrics and views
A few more images of Venice before transitioning to another place. From the vaporetto on the way out to San Giorgio Maggiore, a view of Santa Maria della Salute. Over the door of the church you still find the arms … Read More
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Tagged fabric, Pius VII, Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Venice
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Venice – Day 1-2: Of Mark and Mud-bugs
This improbable place never ceases to amaze. St. Mark’s Square, which at about noon today will start to fill up with water. Raised sidewalks of metal scaffolding will be set up for people to file along. In this age of … Read More
Florence – Day 5-7: Red meat and musea
Welcome to Florence. Giotto’s bell tower. The hotel is very close so I can hear the bells clearly. The new Museum of the Duomo is open and it is stunning. After a few hours in this exquisite museum I understand … Read More
Rome-Assisi – Day 4-5: Francis, Prayer and Exile
This is what is in the window of Gammarelli right now. You can tell that they are getting ready for a consistory. Off to Assisi. First stop, Santa Maria degli Angeli and a visit to the little Porziuncula church. \ … Read More
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Tagged Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Francis
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Day 2-3: books and beauty
A quick shot from yesterday evening as I headed to the Vatican Museum to meet the group for the private visit. One of the most important statues in the history of Western art. And another one. And then there’s this … Read More
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