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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 515, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! Also, I learned that Wyoming Catholic College is looking for a chaplain. HERE In Chess News… 50 years ago today in Reykjavik, It was challenger Fischer v. Spassky in Game … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 514, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! 3:16 isn’t just in John. Try Leviticus!Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE
Daily Rome Shot 513, etc.,
Probably saw the consistory list. From a column in The Guardian, white mates in three moves. Tricky. Forced play. White to move and force the line. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE
UPDATED ACTION ITEM! PROPOSAL TO PRIESTS: On 1 August say Holy Mass for Blase Cupich – LINK to post
UPDATE: 31 July Proposed: Every priest who possibly can on 1 August should celebrate Holy Mass for the intention of Card. Blase Cupich. In private… in public… TLM or Novus Ordo…. pray that God provides him with exactly what he … Read More
A note from a reader in Washington DC, where Card. Gregory has treated the faithful with great cruelty.
A note from a reader in Washington DC, where Card. Gregory has treated the faithful with great cruelty. My emphases: Thank you for your reporting on the TLM situation out here in the DC area. I have written to you … Read More
“Days in Rome” Project – October 2022
Many of you have dropped me a note about how you enjoyed my posts from Rome. I intend to return in October, which will also allow me to participate in the “Summorum Pontificum” pilgrimage, which I understand is still on. … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 511, etc.
Many of you have dropped me a note about how they enjoyed my posts from Rome. I intend to return in October, which will also allow me to participate in the “Summorum Pontificum” pilgrimage, which I understand is still on. … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 17th 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 7th Sunday after Pentecost (17th … Read More
Francis weakens the Opus Dei “personal prelature”
We read today at Acistampa that Opus Dei which has been a “personal prelature” will no longer be able to have a bishop as its prelatial head. Instead, the head of the Opus Dei will be a Protonotary Apostolic Monsignor … Read More
Archd. Washington… more cruelty from Gregory for people who desire Traditional worship.
I’m picking this up late, so I will limit to linking and a couple comments. At The Pillar: Tomorrow the Archdiocese of Washington DC? will announce the implementation of Traditionis custodes in the capitol see, restricting the Extraordinary Form to … 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…”
