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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
ROME 24/4– Day …. Nope… Daily Rome Shot 1010
Pippo the Florist. If you visit Rome, and you go the Campo de’ Fiori during the day, stop at Pippo’s get some flowers for your hotel room, and say “Hi!” from “don John”. Hey! s*****41@nc.rr.com My thank you note got … Read More
The shift toward “the old ways” is really a step forward into the future.
There is an interesting piece – interesting because it was in the first place written and published – from the AP about the shift among younger Catholics to “conservative” and even – gasp – traditional ways. HERE ‘A step back … Read More
1 May: Feast of St. Jeremiah, Old Testament Prophet
Some people do not realize that many figures of the Old Testament are considered saints by the Catholic Church. They are not celebrated on our main liturgical calendar but they are in the Roman Martyrology, which is one of our … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now
My final full day in Rome is also the final day of April. The sun rose at 6:05. It will set at 20:10, to chase the cycle of the Ave Maria Bell, which, like a tease, is to be rung … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!
Sunrise today was at 0606 and the Tramonta will be at 20:09. Today the Ave Maria bell changed to the 20:30 cycle yesterday, 28 April. Circumstances didn’t allow me to post. Welcome registrants: Madeleine Therese Gemma_Marie Wally54 Thanks you NE … Read More
WDTPRS – 5th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo): The prayer’s very word order reveals God’s love
As we journey from the passion and Easter toward Ascension and Pentecost, the Church in Holy Mass leads us through meditations on the fruits of the Resurrection and our baptism. Our mysterious procession was made possible by the Cross. Our … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 4th Sunday after Easter (N.O. 5th 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 4th Sunday Sunday after … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 38 (-3): I have a little list.
As my days here dwindle in number, they lengthen by about 2 and a half minutes daily. On this 118th day of the year the sun rose upon Rome at 06:09, according to the curial calendar. It will set at … Read More
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
maternalView on MAIL CALL: A note about St. Expeditus and an online shrine: “Thank you! I don’t put many apps on my phone. I added this one.”
