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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 22/10 – Day 30: Of processions and puzzles and petitions
Some notable changes in the Roman sun schedule since we ended the “ora legale” here. Today the sun rose on Rome at 6:38 and it will set at 17:09. We have also moved the ringing of the Ave Maria bell: … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 29: Procession and Precision
Today we had a sunrise at. It was at 7:37. I think we will have a sunset at 18:11, but who knows? The Ave Maria should ring: 18:30. It is a dies non so priests can choose Votive Masses, particularly … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 28: Birthdays and Pilgrimage Days
The time for sunrise was 7:35 and sunset in Rome will be 18:12. The Ave Maria is at 18:30. It the Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, whose relics are in St. Peter’s Basilica under the altar dedicated to … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 27: Of Bong Clouds and Bangers
Roman sunrise 7:34. Roman sunset 18:13. Ave Maria: 18:30. The Moon is new. There are 66 days to go in this calendar year. It is the Feast of St. Frumentius consecrated bishop by St. Athanasius and preached the Gospel in … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 26: Jeepers Creepers
At 7:32 the Roman sun broke the horizon, which it will reacquire at 18:16. The Ave Maria should still ring out at 18:30. It is the Feast of St. Quadragesimus, sub-deacon, who raised a dead man to life. It is … Read More
25 Oct – “This day is called the Feast of Crispian…”
Today is the Feast of Crispin and Crispinian. The 3rd c. martyrs Crispin and Crispinian were killed in Soissons. They converted people as they plied their trade as cobblers and they were generous to the poor. Eventually they were persecuted … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 25: Column of Columns
Roman sunrise was at 7:32 and Roman sunset will be at 18:16. The Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 18:30. There will be a partial eclipse of the sun at 10:59 UTC (9:59 Rome time) and the maximum in … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 24: Passers and Palafrenieri
The sunrise here in Rome was at 7:31, sunset is at 18:18 and the Ave Maria should ring at 18:30. It is the traditional Feast of the Archangel Raphael, the healing angel who acts in the Book of Tobit, one … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 20th Sunday after Pentecost (30th Ordinary – N.O.)
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 19h Sunday after Pentecost (29th … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 22: A Tale of Two Pignatelli (…not a shape of pasta)
Our Roman glimpse of Helios was at 7:28 and the final glimpse should be at 18:20. The Ave Maria is slated for 18:30. In the older calendar we have today St. Mark of Jerusalem. In the newer calendar we have … 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…”
