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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
Good news from “Walking Together about Walking Togetherity”
Good news! I spoke with a synod voting delegate, one of the 27% who are not Bishops. Direct quote: “there are more delegates at the synod who defend the traditional Latin mass than you can imagine.” Pernicious terms like “inclusivity” … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 06: Pointed comments and puntarelle
In Rome today the sun rose at 07:10 and will set at 18:46. The Ave Maria should sound at 19:00. Welcome registrant: RJD This is a 1st Friday! See to your devotions. Devotions are more important than ever, I think, … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 05: Have a Pius day!
Today the sun rose at 07:09 and set a long time ago at 18:48. The Ave Maria is still at 19:00. Welcome new registrant: SuzieQue Today was quite the day, with the acquisition of the new vestments. While we were … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 04: Smile!
Today the sun rose at 07:08 while I was saying Mass and it will set when I plan to be strolling around someplace lovely at 18:50. The Ave Maria is still in its 19:00 cycle. Today is the Feast of … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 03: Consolations and lots of tomatoes
In the Eternal City today, where there are many wonders and many woes, the sun rose after my egress to church at 07:07 and it will set, upon even more woes, as 18:53. The Ave Maria bell, in a well … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs
I did not see the sun rise or set on the 1st, which would have been the 1st day of my Roman Sojourn. Thanks to Delta my arrival was delay by a day… a Sunday lost. This morning the sun … Read More
New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine
UPDATE: See below…. New “dubia”, technical questions, have been submitted to Francis by FIVE cardinals, two of them the previous “Dubia Brothers”. Cardinal Burke’s site: HERE I predicted this last August. I was also sure about four of the signatories, … Read More
ROME 23/10 – Day -00: 18th Sunday after Pentecost
I’m NOT in Rome, although I should be. My flight was cancelled after midnight, stranding hundreds in the airport, scrambling to rebook, searching someplace to stay, a ride. It was horrible. So… Here’s a pic from last year… This image … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 18th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 26th) 2023
Share the good stuff. It’s the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo and the 26th Sunday of the Novus Ordo. Elsewhere I guess its the 5th Sunday in the Season of Creation? HERE Did you get any of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 809
As of tomorrow, I’ll be walking past this every day. Welcome new registrant: 1tinylilly Also, if RLR is out there, I’d like to be able to send a thank you note, but I have no email address for you. FYI … 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…”
