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Rob83 on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?The closest I have seen to this was a 1961 St Joseph continuous Sunday missal, but that missal is mostly...
TonyO on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?I agree with the above: excellent answer, Fr. Z. In addition to what was already said: typical libertarianism - because...
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Patrick on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?There was a monthly publication several years ago called "Laudamus Te" that was like a Magnificat for the TLM. It...
Gerard Plourde on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?This is truly an excellent answer to a difficult question. You’ve put your finger directly the difficulty Libertarianism presents. You’ve...
Semper Gumby on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?Centesimus Annus 42.
Amateur Scholastic on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?The Encyclical Quanta Cura, which is infallible (see paragraph 6 of the document), would be worth reading. But I agree...
Semper Gumby on Daily Rome Shot 52Io Apro and Rick's Cafe: https://youtu.be/0bLFwh83vzQ (This clip is not on Rumble yet)
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?Something is tugging at me from within my lumber yard memory. I think someone out there is working on a...
Semper Gumby on ASK FATHER: Can I be a Catholic AND a Libertarian?Thanks Fr. Z, good question and reply. Your helpful "yes-no" reply echoes St. John Paul II in Centesimus Annus. Good...
Semper Gumby on Daily Rome Shot 52The Italians named a building after SecState Mike Pompeo, excellent. The "Io Apro" movement in Italy resists restaurant closings by...
ddhue on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I have a missal given to me by a dear friend. I am convinced it is because of that gift...
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Sportsfan on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?Those who are not prone to lose things have little sympathy for those of us that do.
kat on Question for readers: book searchI will check. Fr. Normandin (RIP) was my retreat master for my first and second retreats in high school.
WVC on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?One of the joys of a hand missal is those late Sundays in Epiphany and After Pentecost where trying to...
Suburbanbanshee on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?If you need musical resources, the "Simple English Propers" by Adam Bartlett is excellent, and you can find links to...
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Julia_Augusta on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I’ve had the Lasance missal for a few years. It’s small, portable but has tiny print. I use it not...
APX on ASK FATHER: Why isn’t there a paper book with the Sunday propers in Latin and English?I inherited my grandma’s which was rather interesting because it came in a box, which had other interesting old time...
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CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – 10 Jan – Sunday ZedNet reminder & Fr. Z makes a suggestion
Here’s a reminder about ZedNet for Sunday 10 Jan ’21 – evening at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 4 Jan). I hope some of you hams with DMR etc. access will check in! Zednet exists on the Yaesu System Fusion (Wires-X) … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet reminder – Sunday 3 Jan ’21 & DIAGRAM of Zednet Interconnect Network
Here’s a reminder about ZedNet for Sunday 3 Jan ’21 – evening at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 4 Jan). Also, here is something sent by WB0YLE who keeps the pieces of ZedNet together. A diagram of how it all fits. … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet reminder – Sunday 27 Dec – evening at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 13 Dec).
Last Sunday and the Sunday and the Sunday before – we started up ZedNet in the evening at 8PM EST. At first, I had a devil of a time connecting (cf. Zuhlsdorf’s Law) because Brandmeister has been making changes for … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet reminder – Sunday 13 Dec – evening at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 13 Dec).
Last Sunday we started up our very first ZedNet on in the evening at 8PM EST. We had five check ins. I had a devil of a time connecting (cf. Zuhlsdorf’s Law) because Brandmeister has been making changes for security … Continue reading
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CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – INAUGURAL ZedNet report
We started up our very first ZedNet on Sunday evening at 8PM EST. We had five check ins. I had a devil of a time connecting (cf. Zuhlsdorf’s Law) because Brandmeister has been making changes for security and… I did … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet will activate on SUNDAY 6 Dec, at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 7 Dec).
ZedNet will activate on SUNDAY, 6 Dec, at 2000h EST (0100h ZULU 7 Dec). HERE Our colleague WB0YLE has built various bridges to ZedNet through WIRESX (28598) ALLSTAR (28868) Brandmeister (31429) NO ECHOLINK YET NO DStar YET UPDATE THE ZEDNET CONTROL … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – ZedNet will activate on SUNDAY
This morning I had a chat with a couple of hams over ZedNet. We are going to have a directed “net” this coming Sunday, 6 December (2nd of Advent) at 2000h EST (0100 ZULU 7 Dec). WIRESX (28598) ALLSTAR (28868) … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: Ham Radio in Advent? ZedNet is ACTIVE! Weekly net?
A quick note with a suggestion and observations. First, I had a great chat over ZedNet with a fellow in Tokyo. He accessed ZedNet through WIRES-X, I through my DMR hotspot. In the Yaesu System Fusion (WIRES-X) “room” 28598 is … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ: #HamRadio – International Space Station UPGRADED
Although I am a NASA certified Space Shuttle Door Gunner and a certified expert on the Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser, I have not yet had a contact with the International Space Station. Contact, that is, via radio. I received a Just … Continue reading
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CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio issue: Video from NASA about “Our Next Solar Cycle”
NASA has a video about the next Solar Cycle. Every 11 years your planet’s yellow star goes through a cycle of more or less activity. This activity can effect the layers of your planet’s atmosphere. In turn that impacts the … Continue reading
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CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Sunday: Morse and an amazing mini-speaker
We are still in a period of relative “lockdown”. This could be a good time for some of you to get your Amateur Radio license. A while back I mentioned that a couple of obtained their Technician license and had received … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: surprise!
ZedNet is operational. More HERE. We should figure out some schedules. Meanwhile, a local Elmer sent me something the other day. He captured a shot of the QRZ page which featured my call that day! Fun. That’s about it. If you … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio: Very cool idea – “Shrines on the Air” Special Event?
The other day, in reference to the conference I attended at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI, I mentioned that it would be very cool indeed to hold a “special event” at the Shrine, perhaps … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Monday: kicking myself
I could kick myself. I am heading to La Crosse today for the annual Speculum Iustitiae canon law conference. I might have thought to get my act together ahead of time so that I could operate from there. I’ve gotta … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Wednesday: A Case in Point, ZedNet and Solar Cycles
I had a note today pointing me to SpaceWeather (which I regularly monitor) which has a post about new spots on your planet’s yellow star. These spots herald Solar Cycle 25, because they have a distinct signature. To wit: SUNSPOTS … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: DXing and Vatican call sighting, and Vatican Radio LATIN news program
I have had some success making DX contacts recently. Here’s a shot of my log from yesterday. Sometimes when it is hard to copy the callsign letters, some hams will veer away from the standard NATO alphabet and use other … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: Shhhhh!
First things first. I’m calling CQ for a good graphic artist who might design an appropriate logo for ZedNet. Maybe something with… lightning bolts against ones and zeros. I dunno. I’m not creative that way. Regarding ZedNet and DMR operation, … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: QSL Cards and some firsts
Regarding ZedNet and DMR operation, I refer to you THIS. I created a page for the List of YOUR callsigns. HERE Chime in or drop me a note if your call doesn’t appear in the list. Now for some fun stuff. … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Thursday: ZedNet, my first pile up, and remote from GITMO and… Vatican City?
Just a reminder to any hams out there who might be interested in ZedNet. ZedNet is a worldwide talkgroup – 31429 More HERE. But quickly… For you who are into this digital stuff, ZedNet still exists on the Yaesu System Fusion (Wires-X) “room” … Continue reading