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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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- JonPatrick on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I am also nostalgic for the days of shortwave radio, back when I was in high school in the 1960s…”
- 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…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 12th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 20th) 2023
Share the good stuff. It’s the 12th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo and the 20th Sunday of the Novus Ordo. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? Tell … Read More
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Welcome registrants: beggingformercy Darby OGill Jussi Meanwhile, Magnus, is notorious for being either last minute to the board or even late. Today, in the second game of the Semifinal – Round 7 Game 2 of 2 (players switch … Read More
Laypeople in the Diocese of Tyler to the Nuncio in defense of Bp. Strickland
At The Remnant there is an open Letter from “The Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas”. How many of the faithful, I don’t know. However, even if it is tens rather than hundreds or thousands, they deserve to be heard. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 767 – Dino and Latino
White, down in material, to move and, remarkably, win. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The wonderful nuns of Gower Abbey, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 766
Welcome registrant: ThoedeDreyling White to move and mate in 3. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Interested in learning? Try THIS. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 765
Photo by The Great Roman™ It is a proposal to counter the World Youth Day reposition debacle. Also by way of contrast, the 2023 Chartres pilgrimage v 2023 WYD. Yes, there are different mechanics because of scale, but that’s not … Read More
Your Good News
Do you have good news for the readership? I haven’t asked this for a while. However, today is of such a kind that good news would help. Firstly, I read that the Marians of the Immaculate Conception have voted to return to … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-15: The return of Fr. Tommy. The dime drops.
August 15th, 2023 Dear Diary, I had kind of a shock today, but I’m hoisting a scotch anyway and breaking out the caviar ’cause it’s a relief to have Fr. Tommy back. Things have kinda slipped through the cracks the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 764
Photo by The Great Roman™ Welcome registrant: greg************66@gmail.com [I don’t recommend using email for your nickname, btw.] I will remind you about this terrific find which is turning out to be rewarding. From Fr. James Mawdsley, fellow cancelled priest, Crucifixion … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 763
Photo by The Great Roman™ The Benedictines of Le Barroux are making wine. Help them and enjoy! 10% with code “FATHERZ10” Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE These links take you to a generic “catholic” … Read More
JonPatrick on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “I am also nostalgic for the days of shortwave radio, back when I was in high school in the 1960s…”
