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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 506, etc.
Today, 50 years ago, was Game 3 of the Spassky-Fischer Match. The score was 2-1 Spassky. The other day, Fischer failed to show for the game and forfeited, Game 2. On 15 July Fischer was still massively complaining about the … Read More
15 July: St. Henry, Emperor and Confessor… did some consequential things
Over at her place, Ann Barnhardt was kind enough to pick up and repost my earnest invitation to prayer about a serious act of ecclesial persecution which is yet to be announced publicly. I want to respect the wishes of … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 505
The monks of Le Barroux, Benedictines of the traditional stripe, are making wine again in the ancient papal vineyards of the Ventoux region. They feature now the Via Caritatis Vox Rosé. HERE – 10% discount with code: FATHERZ10 Buy wine. Help monks. Drink … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 504
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13 July: St. Ezra (Esdras), Old Testament Scribe and spectacular baroque musical weirdness
Today is the feast of St. Ezra or Esdras, Old Testament scribe. In the 5th c. BC, the Persian Artaxerxes allowed a scribe named Ezra to return to Jerusalem to restore the Temple worship and the law of Moses. At … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 503, et al.
It’s Amazon PRIME DAY (still). Great deals. Please remember me when shopping online. This is huge for me. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE Today in 1972 Robert James Fischer failed to show up for Game 2 of the World Championship … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 502, et al.
It’s Amazon Prime Day and there are lots of deals. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE To try Amazon Prime for free – US HERE – UK HERE Health report: As you may recall, I … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 501
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Another promising book from Fr. Cliff Ermatinger
I don’t know how he does it. My friend Fr. Cliff Ermatinger has another promising book, now available. Who’s Speaking?: Discerning the Good Shepherd’s Voice from that of the Stranger US HERE – UK HERE The title and image are … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 5th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 15th 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 5th Sunday after Pentecost (15th … 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…”
