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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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- Phil_NL2 on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “If I remember correctly, the plaque on the USS Wisconsin dryly reports the aftermath of that hit with the phrase…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Why isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?”: “1. Vatican II serves as a foundational instruction to “listen to the voice of the spirit^tm”. Ok. So, “the people”…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “Father, piggy-backing on Robert’s question … I’ve often wondered: when you are “on leave” or just out-and-about, are you in…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I was present at the inaugural dinner celebration for the shortwave station. It was amazing to see what was accomplished…”
- on ASK FATHER: “Is it proper to pray for the repose of souls who died before the Resurrection and the harrowing of Hell?”: “A soul, once in hell, can it ever be allowed into Heaven? [Never. For eternity.]”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “Father’s point about …”independence from a local digital infrastructure…” is important. I have the same thoughts about libraries. Yes, physical…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I used to spend nights listening to my Grundig shortwave radio, but most of the near stations are either in…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “” …sometimes an old technology has virtues that become apparent precisely when the new technology fails.” Kind of like the…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
BALTIMORE – Wed – 15 NOV – NOON – Rosary with Bp. Strickland out USCCB meeting!
Lifesite story HERE At noon on Wednesday, November 15, Bishop Strickland will recite the Rosary publicly at the plaza on the waterfront side of the Marriott Waterfront Hotel Inner Harbor East, where the bishops are gathered for their meetings. Bishop … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 852
Photo by The World’s Best Sacristan™ Welcome Registrant: Ave Crux Spes Unica White to mate in a tricky way in two. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Please remember … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 851
Photo from The Great Roman™ Welcome new registrants: nithinmathew prestbury Mary Y popshots Zeddy Tbone Meanwhile,… white to move and mate in TWO. Think fast! NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 5th Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 32nd) 2023
Share the good stuff. It’s the 5th Sunday Remaining after Epiphany in the Vetus Ordo and the 32nd Sunday of the Novus Ordo. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? … Read More
26 November 2023 – STIR UP SUNDAY
26 November 2023 will be the 34th and Last Sunday after Pentecost, the last Sunday of this liturgical year. That means it will be STIR UP SUNDAY! Make your plans now so you don’t have to rush around or find … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 850
I’m back in my old chair. *sigh* And what news comes in? *sigh* I think I’m coming down with something. Welcome registrants: RTservo Baron Frank Meanwhile, I’ve asked for prayers to Bl. Luigi Maria Monti for Giancarlo. He was rushed … Read More
NOT ROME 23/10 – Day 41: My View For Awhile – Last leg
UPDATE: When I updated this post from the airplane with the cat photo (below), I think the cat ate the chess puzzle. Darn cats. BLACK to move. MATE in FOUR. Use force! In Rome I might have seen the sun … Read More
NOT ROME 23/10 – Day 40: Back in the USA and a quick glimpse of Rome
In Rome the sun rose without me at 06:50 and it will set at 16:58. The Ave Maria Bell is to be at 17:30 but it won’t be rung. It is the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 39: My View For Awhile – Tips
I was up to see the Roman sunrise at 06:49 but I won’t be around to see the sunset at 16:59. The Ave Maria bell is in the 17:30 cycle still It is the Feast of the Four Holy Crowned … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 38: Last full day
The sun rose at 06:47 and it will set at 16:59. The Ave Maria is still in the 17:3o cycle. Welcome registrants: Mary B. Joyce It is my last full day in Rome. It is a sad day. It is … Read More
Phil_NL2 on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 33: All Souls: “If I remember correctly, the plaque on the USS Wisconsin dryly reports the aftermath of that hit with the phrase…”
