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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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YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on With the death of Francis, some will have questions about an election: “Imrahil: You’ve put your foot wrong in several places in your response, above. 1) The “dubious enterprise” to which I…”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “Praying for a Pope Leo XIV or a Pope Gregory XVII… but a part of me is concerned about the…”
- on The Whatever High Atop The Thing has rushed to the General Congregations BEFORE Cardinals can arrive. What’s the hurry?: “Father Z certainly knows more about these things than I, but maybe Farrell is just anxious to hand over responsibility.…”
- on With the death of Francis, some will have questions about an election: “(which it seems he was trying to do… a doubtful enterprise) Pardon me, but no, and obviously no. Pope Benedict…”
- on The Whatever High Atop The Thing has rushed to the General Congregations BEFORE Cardinals can arrive. What’s the hurry?: “i remember that several of tptb made similar noises going into the 2013 conclave. i wouldn’t be surprised if such…”
- on The Whatever High Atop The Thing has rushed to the General Congregations BEFORE Cardinals can arrive. What’s the hurry?: “Epoch Times is worryingly referring to Bergoglio as “Pope Francis I” …”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “We need an authentic Pontiff who has the Courage of Christ to raise His True Church from the ashes of…”
- on Pray for a new Pope to who will be… better than we deserve! : “It will be a bad omen if the new Pope chooses the name of Francis II.”
- on The Whatever High Atop The Thing has rushed to the General Congregations BEFORE Cardinals can arrive. What’s the hurry?: “At least during the renaissance, the corrupt prelates had good taste in art. *sigh*”
- on The Whatever High Atop The Thing has rushed to the General Congregations BEFORE Cardinals can arrive. What’s the hurry?: “Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix, God save us all.”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “The USCCB has provided formulas for each of the Eucharistic Prayers: https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-notes-pope-francis-ENG.pdf”
- on ASK FATHER: Octave of Easter, what about Requiem Masses, Votives for the Election of a Pope… Novena to St. Catherine?: “Grant M : I’m intrigued that both our bishop and the SSPX priest are waiting until sunset on Easter Thursday…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I respect your opinion fr, but my friend annibale bugnini had a different idea.”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I don’t know what they call it in Latin or Italian, but the Camerlengo taps on the Holy Father with…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest and the Roman Canon… what do we say now?: “I’m not sure of the exact rubric for the English version, but here’s what Grok had to say about the…”
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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
My View For Awhile – north bound
The morning started early to make time for chores after Mass. No stream today. The drive to the airport was smooth. I practically walked through check in and the checkpoint. I only was blocked at the door of the lounge. … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1287 – dreadful
The wizards of St. Peter’s have taken out the altar that was in apse in front of the place where the true “Altar of the Chair” was (before it was heinously ripped out… I saw that with my own eyes) … Read More
STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Audio from Fr. Z
My post with recordings of different methods of the Way of the Cross HERE
Daily Rome Shot 1286 – notable items
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More
20 years ago today, 2 April 2005, the death of Pope St. John Paul II
Can it be 20 years? I miss him. On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II departed for the Father’s House. Twenty years after his death, we remember his witness of holiness and give thanks to God for his legacy … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1285
HEY! sm****41@nc.rr.com a*****f900@charter.net My thank you notes to you were kicked back as undeliverable. New email? Let me know HERE Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1284
In the background you can see part of the facade and dome of S. Carlo e Biaggio, which has been closed for years after the big earthquake that it Norcia. I’m told it is to reopen soon. Last time I … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1283 – Laetare at The Parish™
The Parish™, where I will soon be once again thanks to you wonderful Roman Donors. This is today, as you can see from the rose vestments on the altar and tabernacle. It seems that don Vilmar had the sermon today. … Read More
LENTCAzT 2025 – 26: Laetare Sunday 4th of Lent – Joyful progress – FIXED
Okay, the music is there now. However, you may need to refresh your cache to clear the version that did not have music, or try another browser. Today the Roman Station is Holy Cross in Jerusalem where the relics of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1282
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Daily Rome Shot 1281
Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1280 – Card. Pell miracle?
Hey Fathers! How about a clerical Guayabera shirt? Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™. This is the cupola of the Chiesa Nuova, depicting the Triumph of the Trinity. New illumination. Welcome registrants: RETIRED prrgttx Please remember me when shopping online and use … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1279
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More
“the foundations of social order have been demolished”
Blessed Ildefonso Schuster, the great liturgist, Benedictine and once Cardinal Archbishop of Milan, has an interesting comment in his entry for today’s Mass, for the Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent. He takes a cue from the Oratio super … Read More
“Days in Rome” Project – April/May 2025 – UPDATED
UPDATED 7 April 1555 EDT Friends, thank you. You hit my first goal for travel, a laptop, daily groceries and a portion of my rent, unending beggars. Additional donations are welcome! They will make life a lot easier and maybe … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1278 – The Parish™
The schedule at The Parish™ where I will be for Holy Week, Easter and beyond. It will be a profound sojourn and participation, as I know from experience. Welcome registrants: FormerlySBC JRLandman Salty Muskoxen Please remember me when shopping online … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1277
Just off the Via dei Coronari is a little stair leading to the last vestige of the only church in Rome for the Apostle Simon. Just the door remains. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. … Read More
24 March – Feast of St. Gabriel, Archangel – images – EXPANDED
Last year I posted some images of the Announcing Archangel St. Gabriel, whose feast day it is in the Vetus Ordo, appropriate in the presence of tomorrow’s Annunciate, the Feast of the Annunciation. NB: The Feast of the Annunciation, as … Read More
Notes on a curiosity in today’s Gospel reading from Luke 11
On this 3rd Sunday of Lent in the Vetus Ordo we have a Gospel reading from Luke 11:14-28 in which Our Lord refutes an accusation that He cast out demons because He was aligned with the Devil. It is helpful to … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on With the death of Francis, some will have questions about an election: “Imrahil: You’ve put your foot wrong in several places in your response, above. 1) The “dubious enterprise” to which I…”
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