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- on But WAIT! There’s MORE! Card. Duka of Prague sent DUBIA about Communion for the divorced and remarried. RESPONDED!: “One of the things that amazes me is when priests do not work tirelessly to free people from their sins…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “But wait, there’s more! Classic. Bxp+ NxB Qg3+. …. If Kf1, then Qxf2# If Kh1, then Nxf2#”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “If you ever wind up at the Chiesa Nuova and happen to see Cardinal Baronius, could you say a prayer…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “In Rome, this is surely enjoyable. Nothing better enjoyed than a big kerfuffle with Francis at the center. What will…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “Delta ruined a trip to Ireland for us years ago – it took 2 days to get to Ireland from…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Major media outlets like the NYT are now reporting that Pope Francis is relaxing the Church’s stance on same-sex blessings.…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “I remember having lunch with the good Brothers and one of our very learned Priest. I brought up the “new”…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “Rome is my happy place. Rarely have I been happier than when I am in Rome. I wish that I…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “I am not a prophet; not even a picker of figs. But I “predict” the next conclave will give us…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “I am angry beyond words, but I’ll post anyway. We are at this juncture because the Cardinals en masse have…”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “God Bless you Father! Looking forward to your sojourn and all of the pictures and experiences you’ll be sharing. Not…”
- on New “DUBIA” Submitted to Francis about the Synodality (“walking togetherity”), same-sex blessings, ordination of women, shifting doctrine: “Only five? “The church will become small.” ~ Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger”
- on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “Glad you finally made it to Rome, one of my favorite places. Solution to the chess problem: Black plays Bxp+!…”
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At The Catholic Thing today there is a piece by Michael Pakaluk, “Is Vatican II ‘Spent’? My immediate answer is, yes. It was “spent” almost as soon as it ended. It is “time bound” and not very “evergreen”. Bits of … Read More
waalaw on ROME 23/10 – Day 01-02: On the ground and in my digs: “1. Bxf2+ Nxf2 (forced) 2. Q-g3+ If . . . . . . K-f1 3. Qxf2# If . . .…”
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