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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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- on WDTPRS: A charming translation for the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo – 4 November: “Dear Fr. Z. Thank you for your wonderful mention of John, Marquess of Bute (+1900), whose translation of the Roman…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Response of the Bishop of Black Duck to Rome
How he obtained it, I can’t even guess at, but a biretta tip to Fr. Ferguson for the copy of this concise response: o{]:¬) Your Eminence, I trust this finds you well. I am forwarding to Your Eminence a letter … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Bp. Jude Noble, D. Black Duck, Traditionis custodes
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Daily Rome Shot 657
I finally received the 2023 calendar from my adoptive parish in Rome. I’ll be there again soon thanks to some of you. Use FATHERZ10 at checkout Meanwhile,… NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 656
Meanwhile,… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Welcome registrant: dcnovak
Daily Rome Shot 655 with video
Processione della Candelora pic.twitter.com/2t1FLblB55 — SS. Trinità dei Pellegrini (@fssp_roma) February 4, 2023 Meanwhile,… White to move. This one was really hard for me. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 654
Photo by The Great Roman™ Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for insurance, groceries, everything. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE I changed … Read More
Just for fun…. and scorn.
Now we know why the Pentagon initially decided not to shoot the thing down. pic.twitter.com/gKzPP3uQBS — Brit Hume (@brithume) February 4, 2023 Breaking: China deploys new balloon design that the US will never be able to shoot down pic.twitter.com/OC2ImytFmd — … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 653 and a change to links
Photo by The Great Roman™ Meanwhile,… The monks of Norcia make great beer. You can have it. They have a third option now. Your use of my Amazon affiliate link is a major part of my income. It helps to pay for … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 652
Meanwhile,… Black to move. Force it you can. Have some coffee and give it a try. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Meanwhile,… At chess.com there are new … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 651
Meanwhile,… White to move and force mate… good luck. It took me while. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. The traditional Benedictine monks of Le Barroux are making good … Read More
“Days in Rome” Project – April/May 2023 – UPDATE
UPDATE 9 Feb 2023: You have hit the goal! Thank you from the bottom of my beady black heart. The additional donations that reach me by snail mail or other will go to defray flights, meals “out” in Rome, and … Read More
Suburbanbanshee on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “The illumination is a fun one. It literally shows Christ the Pharmacist, which is not a title you read every…”
