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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
Olympics Day 2-3: Maxed
I have my DVR recording multiple channels so that I can pick and choose which things to watch without commercials and skipping the sports that don’t interest me. The DVR/TV system is so maxed out that I can’t change channels! … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two in the sermon at the Sunday Obligation Mass you heard? Let us know. For my part, I reflected on the Olympic motto citius, altius, fortius and its implications for the Christian life. After Mass … Read More
First Mass in Krak des Chevaliers in 745 years
This is amazing. I received a note… First Mass in Krak des Chevaliers in 745 years, since 1271, celebrated by Fr Aubry of the Fraternity of St. Vincent Ferrer. The fortress has been damaged and the town has all but … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made in the sermon during the Mass you heard for your Sunday obligation? Let us know. For my part, I spoke about the Portiuncula Plenary Indulgence on 2 August, about indulgences in general and about how … Read More
Your Good News
Do you have some good news to share with the readership? We probably all need it as an inoculation to what will go on on US TV this week. For my part, I’m heading off to the annual Canon Law … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard at Mass for your Sunday Obligation? Let us know.
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two from the sermon you heard for your Sunday Mass of Obligation? For my part, I spoke about the Roman ‘genius’ (mindset, worldview, identity rolled into one) and threefold component in the absolution form … Read More
Annibale Gammarelli – RIP
The Pope’s Tailor, Annibale Gammarelli, has passed away. He was There was an announcement of his death in L’Osservatore Romano. More HERE. Signor Annibale was “un signore” in the full sense of that Italian concept. Please stop and say … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two during the sermon at the Holy Mass you heard for your Sunday obligation? Let us know what it was! For my part, I explained the Lord’s parable about the devious, cheating steward (TLM … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! Registered or not, will you in your charity please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. I get many requests by … Read More
Greg Hlatky on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: ““By pursuing perfection we will achieve excellence.” – Vince Lombardi”
