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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Keeping an eye on the “Amoris laetitia” confab in Rome – 7-14 October: “allegorical betrothal Of course it is “nuptial”. It is at a well. “Flirting” is stupid. Review OT at wells.”
- on ROME 26/10– Day 09: very cool and a rare restaurant review: “Thank you Father Z for the heads up on Magus Bistro. Sounds like you recommend Ruggeri ? Or – any…”
- on Keeping an eye on the “Amoris laetitia” confab in Rome – 7-14 October: “The Samaritan woman at the well flirting is a bit reductionist. I think it’s fair to call it in form…”
- on ACTION ITEM! GULF of America BISHOPS, PRIESTS, LAITY: Pray the Litany against Hurricane “Isaias”: “For up to date info on the hurricane look for the alabama weather network on you tube.”
- on Archbishop: Church had greater unity under Summorum Pontificum: “For Luke Welborn and The Bruised Optimist – it won’t happen overnight – as the last part implies – “It…”
- on Archbishop: Church had greater unity under Summorum Pontificum: “Luke Wellborn: I really don’t understand the supposedly negative “compromise”. For 10 years we had a wonderful sung Sunday Traditional…”
- on ACTION ITEM REVIVED! The “Birettas for Seminarians Project”: “I often feel hopeless/helpless in the face of so much wrong with the Church. Thank you for this very concrete…”
- on Archbishop: Church had greater unity under Summorum Pontificum: “My pastor is not allowed to baptize the children of his own parishioners. The new baby has to wait an…”
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Category Archives: Our Solitary Boast
The Synchronized Hearts of Mary and of Jesus
In the Novus Ordo calendar, today – the day after the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Before Mary conceived Our Lord beneath her heart, she … Read More
8 June: Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom
Today is, of course, the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is also – as it is 8 June – the Feast Our Lady, Sedes Sapientiae… Seat of Wisdom. Seat of Wisdom is an ancient title of … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Seat of Wisdom
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27-29 July great Hispanic events @GuadalupeShrine in Wisconsin – plan a pilgrimage
I had notice of an upcoming event at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, Wisconsin. If you have never visited this beautiful shrine, you might consider a summer road trip pilgrimage. Also in Wisconsin is the … Read More
Posted in Events, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Card. Burke, D. La Crosse, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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2 Comments
Day Of Prayer For The Church In China
My Vatican Curia calendar shows that today is the Day Of Prayer For The Church In China. Just a few days ago, I read at Canticum Salominis about the Feast of Our Lady of China, 12 May, and her proper … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Our Lady of China
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Monday after Pentecost: Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church – TEXTS
People are sending me email about what to do on the Monday after Pentecost. Pope Francis designated that day as Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. NB: In the traditional Roman calendar that day is, of course, … Read More
BOOKS RECEIVED: Two VERY different DAUGHTERS!
Some of you long time readers may recall that I’ve been a character in a sci-fi series. I was even killed… at least once. If that isn’t a motivation to read them, I don’t know what is. I became a … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Our Solitary Boast, REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged books, BVM, Chris Kennedy, Dom Xavier Perrin, Mary, red shirts
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The Annunciation – The 1st Joyful Mystery
Because the vagaries of your planet’s progress around your yellow sun, and because of the whirling of it’s largest satellite, this year the Feast of the Annunciation fell on Palm Sunday. Hence, our celebration of this great mystery has been … Read More
Posted in Our Solitary Boast, Patristiblogging, Patristic Rosary Project
Tagged Annunciation, BVM
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Pope Francis decrees Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church
Pope Francis has decreed the insertion into the calendar of the ORDINARY Form the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, to be celebrated on Pentecost Monday. The decree is dated 11 Feb 2018, the 160th anniversary of the first … Read More
2 Feb – Rosary To The Interior: For the Purification of the Church
I received an email about an interesting project. On February 2, 2018, which is the day celebrating the double Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, there will occur throughout … Read More
ASK FATHER: The “Ultima” chant
From a reader… QUAERITUR: When my father died, about 11 years ago, the priest who offered his funeral Mass ended it by chanting what he called “the Ultima”. The priest who did it is a very good friend of mine, … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on Keeping an eye on the “Amoris laetitia” confab in Rome – 7-14 October: “allegorical betrothal Of course it is “nuptial”. It is at a well. “Flirting” is stupid. Review OT at wells.”
