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Category Archives: What Fr. Z is up to
ROME: Day 4 – Peter and Paul underground
We are today visiting Major Basilicas. First St Paul’s outside-the-walls. We are going to have a visit to the excavation where St Paul’s tomb was recently authenticated by the architect/archeologist who conducted it. UPDATE John XXIII’s manuscript for his first … Read More
ROME: Day 3 – audience, palaces… you know… the usual
The pilgrimage group attended the papal audience today. Nothing special to report about that other than the atypically dreadful weather. Lunch is at a place on the Gianicolo called “Scarpone”. It has been a favorite for years and it has … Read More
ROME: Day 1 – arrival, Mass for benefactors, and something to eat
The flight was mercifully uneventful. I was, however, able to buy some outward bound marines a drink on the plane. A shot from the cab on the way into town while we were stuck at a light. Having checked in … Read More
Wherein Fr Z is charmed.
Tonight it happened to me to view a charming movie, involving one of the great art galleries of the world, some children, and a flea market. Framed. I am charmed. That’s all! UK LINK
Posted in Just Too Cool, My View, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged National Gallery, paintings, sunflowers
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6 Comments
The Feeder Feed: Chicago Edition
I had a way too brief visit to Chicago’s Institute of Art. I hadn’t been for a while and I was eager to refamiliarize myself with the collection. During the visit, I spied this, which I am sure will interest … Read More
Visit with an old friend
I just had a nice long visit with an old friend, Fr Reginald Foster. You may know him as a famous Latinist. I’ve know him for just shy of 30 years, we figured out. A glimpse of a spiffy book … Read More
It ain’t a day game, but HEY HEY!
By complete coincidence I think it is social media day here at The Friendly Confines! Alas the EAMUS CATULI sign didn’t show up very well. UPDATE: Full moon rising! UPDATE: Cubs imploded, right on schedule. Then off to Chinese on … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged baseball, Wrigley Field
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18 Comments
Canon Law Conference at O.L. Guadalupe Shrine
Over the last couple days I attended a Canon Law and Civil Law Conference at the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Diocese of LaCrosse. A great setting for a great conference. Alas, the Shrine is in … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Archbp. Sample, Bp. Gainer, canon law, Canon Law Conference, Card. Burke
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Fr. Kelly on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Happy Birthday, Fr. Z”
