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- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “TheCavalierHatherly – “positivam” in that instance would still be taken as a contranym adjective.”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “The “FORMULA OF ADHERENCE” is basically the opening clauses from the 1988 protocol between Abp. Lefebvre and Cardinal Ratzinger. The…”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “This whole “mess” should come as no surprise to all but a few. Our current pontiff is a nicer version…”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “Couple things I am unclear on: 1. If laity occasionally attend then they don’t incur excommunocation so why can’t they…”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “Does “regarding subsequent reforms” include Amoris laetitia, Fiducia Supplicans, or the revision of the CCC on capital punishment? If it…”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “@Gregg, acknowledging LG 25 has been the request for 38 years; the formula is essentially what Ratzinger asked in 1988.…”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “Per Bishop Athanasius Schneider, there is no schism. https://mukwonago.wi.sspx.org/en/news/declaration-bishop-athanasius-schneider-sspx-consecrations-59783”
- on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: “A short funny video of the late, great Michael Davies on Canon 844. I have ran this past an old…”
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Tag Archives: Gammarelli
ROME DAY 20: Great saint, tourist inferno, and fury
The Roman Sunset was 7:28 the Roman Sunset 18:21 is and the Ave Maria is 18:30. today I made my way through several of the rings of tourist hell, like Dante in search of my reason. Indeed the reason why … Read More
What is the TMSM up to? Spiffing new BLACK vestments! Photos.
I’ll start with a bid for funds for the Tridentine Mass Society of the Diocese of Madison. In this weird time of ecclesial demolition it is hard to know where your monetary support should go for constructive purposes. Always remember … Read More
Rome Day 8-9: Cheese, Anniversary, and Black Vestments
Some shots from my anniversary day in Rome and today. First things first. CHEESE! I hadn’t bought cheese from this guy before, but I tried some and it was simply marvelous. And, of course, Holy Mass in the morning. I … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged cheese, Gammarelli, Gregorian Masses, sommelier
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Rome Day 1-2: Views, fabrics and eats
Yesterday morning brought a smooth landing at Fiumicino – not to be underestimated – but iffy weather. As a matter of fact, it rained hard yesterday morning and again in the evening, with some sunny moments in between. My apartment … Read More
NEW VESTMENTS! Stunning new Pontifical Set has arrived!
It has been a long time coming, but the day has arrived. Today we received the new Pontifical Mass vestments from Rome. Gammarelli always packages things perfectly, with layers of poly/plastic to protect the contents. The shipment had been help … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Gammarelli, TMSM, vestments
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UPDATE FROM ROME: Cutting the fabric for vestments
As an update to my post about vestments the other day, here are some shots of the fabric being cut at Gammarelli in Rome for the new set we, the TMSM, are having made. Enjoy! Please donate. HERE Our intrepid … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Gammarelli, Pontifical Mass Vestments
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VIDEOS: Lessons in how properly to fold a cassock
When I was in Rome a few days ago, I asked one of the great guys at Gammarelli to give me a refresher lesson in how to fold a cassock well, to minimize wrinkles when packing. I posted another video … Read More
Rome – Day 2: Baccala and brocade
Yesterday I mentioned the set of vestments we are having made for the Pontifical Masses. I received the following few photos before the fabric was cut and sent for sewing. The photos are not great, but they give a sense of … Read More
Rome 2- Day 2 & 3: Cooking up vestments and victuals
Today I stopped in at Gammarelli to talk about the upcoming pontifical set of vestments in white and I saw a relatively inexpensive rose pianera. They will make a matching cope and have it to us by Gaudete Sunday. Hopefully … 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
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