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ROME 24/4– Day 37 (-4): MORE sacristy secrets, MORE music from nuns, and MORE Fr. Z’s Kitchen

On this Feast of St. Cletus, Pope and Martyr, the sun rose over Rome at 06:11. Sunset is to be at 20:06. The Ave Maria Bell should ring at 20:15. This is the 117th day of the calendar year.  Thank … Read More

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WDTPRS – 4th Sunday after Easter (Vetus Ordo): “[T]he smoke of Satan has entered into the temple of God”

This is the 4th Sunday after Easter according to the older, traditional Roman calendar. Today’s Collect survived the slash and hack editors of the Novus Ordo.  You can find it in the Novus Ordo for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 36 (-5): Sacristy secrets, music from nuns, and Fr. Z’s Kitchen (real “all’amatriciana”)

At 06:12 the sun rose over Rome.  It will set at 20:05. The Ave Maria Bell will ring – or ought to ring – at 20:15.  This cycle lasts until 28th, a few more days. It is the Feast of … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 35 (-6): adventures in symmetry

I take it in trust in the accuracy of the calendar that the sun rose today at 06:13 (it was cloudy) and that it will set at 20:04 (it may be raining). The Ave Maria Bell? Still at 2015. Today … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 34 (-7): The burial place of… PLATO?!?

The Roman sunrise was slated for 6:15 and the sunset for 20:03.   On a weather website, these are listed as 06:18 and 20:00.  I supposed that means for the price location of the site, considering elevation etc.   That said, in … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 33 (-8): It’s over, for now.

Today, 06:16 and 20:01 and 20:15. It is the Feast of St. Agapitus, for the opportune knowledge of Fr. RP in NJ. Welcome registrant: grayanderson And, obtaining my lunch meat (mortadella)…   This came via email.   Funny.  I think originally … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 32 (-9): Happy Birthday Rome!

Sunrise today was at 06:18 and it set a few minutes ago at 20:00. The Ave Maria Bells is slated to chime at 20:15. Today, in the reckoning of St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church (+1109). Today is … Read More

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday after Easter (N.O. 4th of Easter) 2024

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the 3rd Sunday Sunday after … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 31 (-10): The Parish™…. what’s next?

This beautiful sunny yet cool Roman day started by the sun’s rising at 06:19 and it will end at 19:59. The Ave Maria (which you know all about now) is at 20:15. This is the 111st day of the year.  … Read More

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WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo) – Mighty humble Shepherd, humble mighty flock

FORWARD: If you are a sheep who has strayed, come back now to His fold, Holy Catholic Church.  GO TO CONFESSION! Coming up this Sunday in the Novus Ordo is the 4th Sunday of Easter, when the Gospel is from … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 30: Let there be LIGHT!

This morning the sun came up at 06:21. This evening the sun will set at 19:58. The days are getting longer and more beautiful and I am starting to think about leaving.  *sigh* Thank you, Lord, for this day.  Thank … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 29: home stretch

The sun rose upon Rome at 06:23 and it will sink beyond sight at 19:57. The Ave Maria should ring at 20:15. Last night I heard some bell ring a couple time again just before 8.  But nothing special chimed … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 28: bad news and good news

“When,” you ask, “did the sun rise in Rome today?  I respond: “06:24.” “And when will it set?” “19:56. “Did you hear the Ave Maria Bell last night at 20:15?” “No.  I was distracted by a roasted chicken.” Welcome registrant: … Read More

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Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday after Easter – traditional Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH! – Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!

On this Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter, many who use the traditional calendar will opt to celebrate St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church.   This was/is a moveable feast.  The Mass formulary is essentially preserved, mutatis mutandis, in the … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 27: a stroll and a sandwich

Sunrise in Rome was at 06:26.  Sunset in a few minutes is at 19:55. Tonight the Ave Maria switches to 20:15.  I shall listen accordingly for the phantom Ave Maria Bell… perhaps really an echo breaking through multi-universe barriers sent … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 25 & 6: Little dog and little boy

The Roman sun came to view at 06:27. It will obscure itself at 19:54. The Ave Maria should change tonight to 20:15.  I am eager to listen for what may be an Ave Maria bell nearby. I needed a down … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 24: Fave and vongole with The Great Roman™

The time of the sun’s rise on Rome was 06:30. We shall be deprived of its gaze at 19:51. The Ave Maria should ring at 20. It is the Feast of St. Martin, Pope and Martyr.  San Martino ai Monti … Read More

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ROME 24/4– Day 23: AT LONG LAST!

As the world turns, one expected the Roman sun to rise at 06:32.  It did.  One expects it to set at 19:50. The Ave Maria Bell – 20:00. A note about the Ave Maria not being rung.  I was working in … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 22: Artichokes

In Rome today the sun emerged from hiding at 06:34.  It will re-submerge at 19:49. The Ave Maria Bell, you ask?   Why, 20:00, of course!  For a little while longer. What a terrific morning it has been.  I am full … Read More

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ROME 24/3– Day 21: AO!

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which I … Read More

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