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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
Rome/Brooklyn 22/11 – Day 39: ‘Murica
Back in Rome sunrise was at 6:49. Sunset should be at 16:59. The Ave Maria ought to ring at 17:30. Today in the Basilica of St. Peter is a Feast of all the Saints and Martyrs whose relics are in … Read More
Rome 22/11 – Day 38: Se vedemmo, Roma
Today the sun dawned upon Rome at 6:48 and it will slip below the horizon at 16:59. Shorter. Ever shorter. The Ave Maria is at 17:30. Today is a dies non on the Roman calendar, and so priests do well … Read More
Rome 22/11 – Day 37: Gold, Alcohol, and You
The Roman sunrise was at 6:46 and the sunset is due at 17:01. The Ave Maria is still slated for 17:30. It is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of St. Felix, of happy memory, about whom St. … Read More
Rome 22/11 – Day 36: Stressed and blessed
I had a stress-filled day. I made it to the end thanks to a prince of the church, for one thing, and a new good friend, for another. The day was also good in a way that I can only … Read More
Rome 22/11 – Day 35: Getting to the heart of it
6:44 was sunrise and 17:03 will be sunset in Rome. The Ave Maria should ring at 17:30. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE Also, there is now talk of my returning to Rome for Holy … Read More
ROME 22/11 – Day 34: Four Last Things… Vetus v. Novus… Wherein Fr. Z rants
In Rome today the sun rose well after I did, at 6:43 and it will set at 17:04. I, however, unlike the sun, may have a nap: there will be no eclipse today… at least visible from Rome. If there … Read More
ROME 22/11 – Day 33: Dem bones and ASK FATHER: Third Class Relics
When is Roman sunrise? 6:41. And the sunset, you ask? Why, it’s at 17:05. And is the Ave Maria bell at the same time as yesterday? Yes, at 17:30. It is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed today. Today … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Christ the King (31st Ordinary – N.O.) and for All Saints
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the the Vetus Ordo Feast of … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 32: Silence and Solutions
On this Feast of All Saints in Rome the sun rose at 6:40 and it will set at 17:07, earlier and earlier. The Ave Maria is to ring at 17:30. There are 61 days left in the calendar year and … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 31: Car, Choir, and Carbonara
Thank you, Lord, for this day upon which the Roman sun rose at 6:39 and will set at 17:08. The Ave Maria would ring at 17:30. I leave the City in a week. Advent begins on 27 November. PRIESTS: Get … 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…”
