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At Crisis there is a good piece by Joseph Pearce (who has written about Shakespeare and Tolkien and Literary Converts is a must read) about “The Resurrection of Beauty”, specifically in sacred liturgical worship and in the architecture, etc., that … Read More
ASK FATHER: A point about papal pronouncements and the truth
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a question about papal infallibility. I started to think about this when learning more about the council of Florence. The Filioque is true. It didn’t need either the pope or a council to proclaim … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 46: Details and a Bell
On this Roman day the sun rose at 5:54. It just set at 20:20 according to the Curia, or in terms of just plain Rome 20:18. The Ave Maria… will it begin to ring again? … in the 20:30 cycle. … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 45: Fr. Z gives you the bird
5:55 20:19 20:30 Today one recites the Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii It is the 1st Anniversary of the election of Leo XIV. Two 7th century Popes have their Feast today, Boniface IV (+615) and Benedict II (+685) A … Read More
8 May – Happy Feast of Mary… under which title?
Today I had options for Mass…. Apparition of St. Michael Mary, Queen of All Saints and Mother of Beautiful Love Mary, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces. Guess which one I choose. Let … Read More
8 May – Indulgence for the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii (twice a year)
Today is the 8 May and we recite the Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii It is often recited at 1200 Noon. Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by reciting the Supplication to the Madonna … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 44: I didn’t expect roses.
Aloft, into the Roman sky did the sun battle with the clouds for dominance. It was 05:58. The battle, warmly waged was by the sun achieved until the airy field was surrendered at 2017. The Ave Maria Bell… still in … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 43: Res clamat Domino
The sun rose in Rome at 5:58. Sunset was at 20:16: The Ave Maria Bells hasn’t budged… in more ways than one… from 20:30. Today, along with being the day of the Swearing of the new Swiss Guards, was a … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 42: Keeping up my end
We’ve broken the 06:00 barrier for sunrise by 1 minute. Sunset is at 20:15. The Ave Maria Bell: 20:30 We are 125 days into this civic year. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE … Read More
ROME 26/5– Day 41: Groovy
When 06:00 arrived, up came the sun here in Rome. The sun set was at 20:14, officially that is. The schedule for the Ave Maria Bell is still 20:30, though technically it should be more closely connected to sunset. Therefore, … Read More
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