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Tag Archives: noad
“you must not remember your forefathers…” Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I ran into a notable quote today at one of my daily stops, the estimable Laudator. The quote is from the work On the False (or Dishonest) Embassy by the ancient Athenian orator Demosthenes (+384 BC). The context is the negotiation of the … Read More
Posted in Hard-Identity Catholicism, Pò sì jiù, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged Demosthenes, noad, tradition
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ROME 24/4– Day 29: home stretch
The sun rose upon Rome at 06:23 and it will sink beyond sight at 19:57. The Ave Maria should ring at 20:15. Last night I heard some bell ring a couple time again just before 8. But nothing special chimed … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 27: a stroll and a sandwich
Sunrise in Rome was at 06:26. Sunset in a few minutes is at 19:55. Tonight the Ave Maria switches to 20:15. I shall listen accordingly for the phantom Ave Maria Bell… perhaps really an echo breaking through multi-universe barriers sent … Read More
Card. Sarah: “Many Western prelates are tetanized… the dream of being loved by the world”
At Crux there is an account of an address that Robert Card. Sarah gave to the Bishops Conference of Cameroon. Some tastes with my emphases and comments… “Many Western prelates are tetanized* by the idea of opposing the world. They … Read More
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Tagged noad, Robert Card. Sarah
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ROME 24/4– Day 25 & 6: Little dog and little boy
The Roman sun came to view at 06:27. It will obscure itself at 19:54. The Ave Maria should change tonight to 20:15. I am eager to listen for what may be an Ave Maria bell nearby. I needed a down … Read More
ROME 24/4– Day 23: AT LONG LAST!
As the world turns, one expected the Roman sun to rise at 06:32. It did. One expects it to set at 19:50. The Ave Maria Bell – 20:00. A note about the Ave Maria not being rung. I was working in … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 22: Artichokes
In Rome today the sun emerged from hiding at 06:34. It will re-submerge at 19:49. The Ave Maria Bell, you ask? Why, 20:00, of course! For a little while longer. What a terrific morning it has been. I am full … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 21: AO!
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 20: Jasmine Report (no, not the Jesuit)
In Rome the sun rose at 06:37 and it will set at 19:47. The Ave Maria should ring at 20:00. Today is a 4th class feria, so I celebrated a Votive Mass of the Holy Angels and offered it for … Read More
On Divine Mercy Sunday a sobering thought from a Pope about that terrible day
“Divine Mercy! Rah, rah, rah!” Right? Right. However… We have come to Low Sunday, Dominica in albis, the Octave of Easter. I reviewed something of what Fathers of the Church had to say about our Gospel passage on this famous … Read More
OldProfK on Daily Rome Shot 1669 – important notes!: “I am inclined to agree with Vir Qui Timet Dominum. As a matter of principle, one ought to stand on…”
