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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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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Daily Rome Shot 1692: Farsighted Roman
It is estimated that about four-to-five Masses begin each second, and that there are approximately 8-to-9,000 Masses going on at any moment around the world. Mass today, 14th Sunday after Pentecost is for my benefactors. I am so grateful for … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1691: When Augustine and his mother Monica were reunited after 1617 years
In 2005 the bones of St. Augustine were brought to Rome from Pavia to the Church of St. Augustine, where there is also the tomb of Augustine’s mother, Monica. It was the first time in 1617 years that they had … Read More
27 August – St. Joseph Calasanz
In the Novus Ordo, today is the Feast of St. Monnica, mother of St. Augustine. I have a 1st class relic of her in my Chapel of the Two Trinities. However, in the Vetus Ordo, I will celebrate Mass for … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1690: without shame
Notes to readers: I’ve started a Substack. I don’t know how to use it very well yet. I’m continuing here, but adding that, but I have so much free time donchya know. Someone sent me a gift card. Thank you. … Read More
PODCAST – Voices of the Fathers 04 – The Pilgrimage of Egeria
27 August 2026 – What I’m trying to do is described HERE (hint: rebuilding) Originally Published on: Feb 9, 2026 I was recently going through some old books and found a slim volume entitled The Osterley Selection from the Latin Fathers, … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 1689: Oaf For A Year!
I’m now getting involved with Substack, which I don’t understand very well. I’ll cross post for awhile. First post HERE Back in the day…. At an antique store over the weekend, I was startled to pick up a 1927 edition … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1688: Let’s use the word for these people… evil
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More
Rediscovering Listening and Service: Toward a Definition of “Synodality” (aka “walking together”)
For a while now, a growing number of smart people have been asking for a definition of “synodality” (aka “walking together”), which is a complete innovation and seems to be an endless process whereby predetermined outcomes are managed and attained… … Read More
Fathers! Pay attention. Video of an attack on the Eucharist during Communion at Sunday Mass. Nasty and planned.
Redemptionis Sacramentum, the 2004 Instruction from the Congregation for Divine Worship (in happier times)… [92.] Although each of the faithful always has the right to receive Holy Communion on the tongue, at his choice, if any communicant should wish to receive … Read More
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