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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
Daily Rome Shot 1176: That’s concelebration, my friends.
This is a great shot. In the same pic we see both the RED and the BLACK vestments which some of YOU helped to have made for The Parish™. How it did my heart good to see them in use… … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 6th Sunday remaining after Epiphany (N.O.: 33rd) 2024
Egyptian statuette of an Israelite woman kneading bread dough. 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 … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1175: Where I was
Where I was. Welcome registrant: spsmith Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra … Read More
My View For Awhile: last leg – UPDATING
In Rome the sun rose at 06:58 and it set at 18:51. The Ave Maria in reality is in the 19:15 cycle. The calendar guys finally got it right. It is the feast of the “second founder” of the Jesuits, … Read More
USA Day 2 – Scratching that itch
Last night we were out for Chinese in Queens! Our place has good, but not great Xiao Long Bao. I really miss my old place where they were exceptionally. They went to the zoo after covid theatre and change things … Read More
USA Day 1 – A soft landing
Back in Rome, the sun was supposed to rise at 06:56 and set at 16:53, the two ends of the day clamping in on the residents like a Death Star dumpster. The numbskulls who are in charge of the Roman … Read More
Rome 10/24 – My view for awhile – UPDATED
I was up well before sunrise at 06:45. I wont see anything of sunset at 16:45. The calendar still has the Ave Maria at 17:30. Grrr. Thank you for this day, Lord. It is the Feast of St Juan Diego. … Read More
Rome 24/10 – LAST full Day 42: chores
On this my last full day in Rome the sun rose at 06:53. It set at 16:55. They are still screwing up the Ave Maria Bell on the calendar. Telling. Thank you, Lord, for this day. Thank you for tomorrow. … Read More
Rome 24/10 – Day 41: Another heartbreak
The sun rose behind clouds at 06:52. I hope we will have clear skies when it sets at 16:56. The Ave Maria should ring in its 17:15 cycle and the Vatican calendar has still got it wrong. I double … Read More
Catholic Unscripted on FIRE
This is amazing… it’s not just about that tragedy who is Welby. Even if you have to put it on a high speed, watch and/or listen. I’m an old vet of the Catholic internet and these three are newcomers. They … Read More
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