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Daily Rome Shots 1091
This is completely crazy! Take in Nepo’s expression as he watches Magnus have his … hat handed to him. Rapport stuns Carlsen (and Nepomniachtchi)! ?? Richard Rapport beats ?? Magnus Carlsen in a crucial win, helping ‘Chessy’ defeat ‘WR Chess … Read More
Replacing the stained-glass window of Notre-Dame de Paris
At The Catholic Thing there is a thoughtful piece about the project and mindset to replace the windows of Note Dame in Paris with some 21st century … efforts. The idea fills me with horror, as it does the writer, … Read More
(A few) bishops want an apology for the Parisian Blasphemy
Not enough. It’s a start. Please, more bishops? BREAKING: 27 prelates (including Cardinal Burke, @ArchCordileone, Bp. Schneider & Cozzens & Paprocki @diospringfield) issue letter to #Olympics committee re the opening ceremony, demanding they “repudiate this blasphemous action and apologize to … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight 1 August to midnight today, 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis. The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, … Read More
Your reactions to this video about young Franciscan friars
Here a video from a youngster Franciscan, deeply impressed that he was invited to come to a meeting of youngster Franciscans in Italy. I’ve seen this fellow’s face pop up now and again on YouTube between my videos about chess … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1090
HEY! v*********@stonyhurst.ac.uk! My email note to you was kicked back. New email? 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), … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1089 – demon party tricks
Welcome registrant: Sulpicia The Babylon Bee is funny. However, this is a real thing. Demons can exercise extension control over electronics. If they can manipulate a human body in a superhuman way, think of what they can do with a … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1088 – “Madonna fiumarola”
? This was for the “Madonna de Noantri” festival that takes place around 16 July ti the end of the month for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Eight days after the procession along the streets of Trastevere – when she … Read More
Daily Rome Shots 1087
Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. 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 … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 10th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 17th) 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 this 10th Sunday after Pentecost, … Read More
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