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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
Daily Rome Shot 544, etc.
Please remember to use my links when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE On 25 August 1972 in Reykjavík, Iceland, there was a press conference about the findings of the technical examination of the playing site, lighting, chairs, etc. … Read More
Old lib Irish priest (tautology?): “I despair of young priests. I’d rather we had nothing.” VIDEO
If I’ve said it once… Even as the demographic sinkhole opens up under the Church many “spiritual shepherds” would rather see a smoking crater than a sheepfold full of happy Tradition oriented Catholics. “I despair of young priests. I’d rather … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 543, etc.
In chess news… it seems there is to be a merger of chess.com and Magnus Carlsen’s group of companies (e.g., Chessable, Chess24, New in Chess). Chess.com has, already, some 90 million members who play some 10 million games a day. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 542, etc.
Guess what he just saw! And please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE By 23 August 1972, the controversy about the American use of technology against the Spassky is still simmering. BUT… there will be steps … Read More
If there were a “Woken Inquisition”…
… it would be run by Jesuits… and couple of babylonian Franciscans… and a couple of cardinals. Never mind that the characters look like women in this video. That’s just a trick of your un-woked habits. This is actually what … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 541, etc.
Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE On 22 August 1972, in the “Match of the Century” World Champ Boris Spassky sat down with the white pieces across from Bobby Fischer, who proceeded to play the … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 540, μολὼν λαβέ, etc.
Fifty years ago, what was up in Reykjavík? Not much having to do with chess. Fischer wrote a snarky letter to the match’s arbiter Lothar Schmid, threatening not to play anymore unless his demands were met. Fischer was demanding that … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 21st Sunday)
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 11th Sunday after Pentecost (21th … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 539, etc.
Fifty years ago today, in Reykjavík, Game 16 took place between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Fischer brought the Ruy Lopez to the board. They played to a draw by move 34. However, Spassky prolonged the game to move 60 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 538, etc. “Fifty years ago…”
Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE Priestly chess players, drop me a line. HERE Black to move. Fifty years ago in Reykjavík, the controversy raged behind the scenes about the venue, the Laugardalshöll arena. Fischer … 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…”
