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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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- Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: ““The problem is… as I see it… the approval of translation of sacramental forms is reserved to the Roman Pontiff…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “That is sad, because shortwave may be the only thing to survive a major emergency.”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “We were so fortunate to visit and venerate St Jude’s arm when it was brought round by Fr Martins a…”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Years ago I taught a high-school level CCD class. One of the kids asked me if there were any relics…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: “I find it curious that the German bishops are apparently not considered in schism for changing the actual form (words)…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “White to move and mate in 4. 1. Rc5 Rg2 {or Ra2,Rb1,Rc2-Rh2,b3,c2,g5} 2. Rh5+ gxh5 forced 3. g5+ Rxg5 forced…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Your Christmas Octave (Mary Mother of God) Sunday Sermon Notes – 2023
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. I know it has been a couple of days since Sunday. Thus the finding here will be all more interesting. Was there … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 623
From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pelegrini. Meanwhile… White to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – … Read More
ASK FATHER: The historic, generic “intentions of the Holy Father”
Click A request was made to explain again how to pray for the “Holy Father’s intentions”, which we do especially when we want to gain indulgences. This question has been put to me in a couple of ways, for example, … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 622
Welcome: thaumaturgus203 From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pelegrini. Meanwhile,… Black to play and force mate. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. This is fun. The 50 … Read More
My View For Awhile: Wind at my back
My sojourn in northern parts has come to an end. It was nice to hear and feel he crunch of snow underfoot. No more. Here are a few sights and (hopefully they loaded) sounds of the last few days. Pre-prandials. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 621
“The history of salvation is not a small event, on a poor planet, in the immensity of the universe. It is not a minimal thing which happens by chance on a lost planet. It is the motive for everything, the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 620
Welcome registrants: MariaHDolan From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. End of the month! Important time. US HERE – UK HERE Meanwhile,… As I was looking for news about Benedict XVI on … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 619
From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Use FATHERZ10 at checkout Meanwhile, … White’s b pawn threatens promotion. How does black move and win? Black to move. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 618
New registrants, welcome! Luxmaria22 San Antonio Rose From the new presepio at Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. Meanwhile, … Black to move. Black is in trouble! Find a way out. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so … Read More
ASK FATHER: Must we do penance, abstain from meat, on Friday in the Octave of Christmas?
This is a question which comes up each year. It came up again today. Must we do penance on Friday within the Octave of Christmas? The short answer is YES, this year, yes. According to Canon Law, Catholics are bound … Read More
Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
