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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
ROME 26/10– Day 21: fountain
Each of the “rioni” or districts of Rome have a characteristic fountain put in place in the 1920s. They have some symbol, pertinent to the area, such as this one, which has books for the original site of the Sapienza … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-10-12 – Brainstorming!
12th Oct 2026 Dear Diary, Msgr. Tommy told me something the other day about priest morale being pretty low. I think he’s on to something. Priests don’t laugh like they used to, even when they’re together for something fun like … Read More
Not a huge fan, but the question is dead on right…
Why was Fr. Ripperger silenced for a year while the sodomy peddler, James Martin, SJ is free to spread grave immorality and error? https://t.co/P5YjcLMHPN — Lepanto Institute (@LepantoInst) October 19, 2026 And… “Napa Institute co-founder Tim Busch and his wife … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 19-20:
When did the sun rise, you ask, over Rome? 7:26 And.. the other thing? 18:39 The Ave Maria cycle for the Roman Curia moves to 18:30. Remember, we follow solar time, but the Curia moves in 15 minute increments. THIS… … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 17-18: How very sad
The Eternal receive sunlight this morning at 07:24. Deprivation of sunlight came at 18:26. The Ave Maria for the Curia should be at 18:45. The Ave Maria for solar time was at 17:56. Today, in addition to being a Sunday, … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 16: Baronius… and traitors
Not dirty. Just etched from use. I hope. Welcome registrant: Elizabeth T. In the Chiesa Nuova. White. 4. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
ROME 26/10– Day 15: munch
Pizza bianca and mortadella with black truffle. DAMN. Over at Pippo’s flower stand for a sit down and munch and chat. I stopped to buy flowers for the apartment. Say HI to Pippo and Anastasia! From the top, I’ll remind … Read More
ROME 26/10– Day 14: Great scissors
Today our yellow star appeared to rise over Rome at 07:19. It set a while ago at 18:33. For the Roman Curia the Ave Maria Bell had to ring at 18:45. Welcome Registrant: alvesfc I’d buy a VW just because … Read More
ROMAE, die XIII commorationis, A.D. MMXXVI: Campana nos admonet aeternitatis.
Hodie sol super septem colles ortus est hora VII et XVIII minutis, occasurus hora XVIII et XXXIV minutis. Campana autem Salutationis Angelicae, secundum cursum horarum Curiae Romanae, hora XVIII et XLV minutis pulsanda est. Sol suo cursu, Curia suo calendario … Read More
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ROME 26/10– Day 12: “A church that cannot worship must be entertained, and …”
On this 12th day of my Roman sojourn, the 285th day of the year, the sun rose over the seven hills at 07:17, casting its first golden benediction upon increasingly dark domes, bell towers, and the ever more loathsome seagulls. … Read More
Fr. Kelly on ROME 26/10 – Day 28: Natalis Dies: “Happy Birthday, Fr. Z”
