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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
Daily Rome Shot 1569
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1568
Once a year, on the Feast of St. Frances of Rome, the convent she founded in the 15th c. is opened to the public. These rooms are painted with scenes from the life of the saint, so beloved by the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1567 – It was worse than we thought
The chapel of an old Roman family in the Palazzo Massimo. It has the status of a church. The Palazzo is open once a year on the anniversary of a miracle worked by St. Philip Neri: he raised the Prince’s … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1566
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
“Days in Rome” Project – Easter 2026 and beyond
UPDATE 27 March: I am in Rome. So far, jet lag is winning. Even though we reached the goal, donations continue to come in, which is a true shot in the arm. Thank you. If any more contributions come in, … Read More
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! New from TAN – “The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary”
The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary (Lessons from the Divine Office of Matins according to the Breviarium Romanum of 1954 in English) This came out a few days ago from TAN. I am keeping this … Read More
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Thank you to the many kind readers who sent notes of condolence after the recent passing of my mother. It is a great consolation that at the 11th hour of her earthly life, she was received into the Church with … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1565
Near my place! I’ll be starting a fundraiser for a Roman Sojourn. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s … 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
LENTCAzT 2026 – 20: Monday 3rd Week in Lent – The healing bath
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. We hear about San Marco the Roman Station and the Collect church Sant’Adriano once the ancient Senate of Rome. Fr. Troadec the need to make a good examination … Read More
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