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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Daily Rome Shot 542, etc.
Guess what he just saw! And please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE By 23 August 1972, the controversy about the American use of technology against the Spassky is still simmering. BUT… there will be steps … Read More
If there were a “Woken Inquisition”…
… it would be run by Jesuits… and couple of babylonian Franciscans… and a couple of cardinals. Never mind that the characters look like women in this video. That’s just a trick of your un-woked habits. This is actually what … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 541, etc.
Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE On 22 August 1972, in the “Match of the Century” World Champ Boris Spassky sat down with the white pieces across from Bobby Fischer, who proceeded to play the … Read More
22 August: Immaculate Heart and Queenship of Mary
When the angel Gabriel came to Mary he told her that her Son would have the throne of David and that His kingdom would have no end (Luke 1:32-33). In ancient Israel, the mothers of the House of David’s kings … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 540, μολὼν λαβέ, etc.
Fifty years ago, what was up in Reykjavík? Not much having to do with chess. Fischer wrote a snarky letter to the match’s arbiter Lothar Schmid, threatening not to play anymore unless his demands were met. Fischer was demanding that … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (N.O. 21st Sunday)
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 Mass of obligation for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost (21th … Read More
Sins of the tongue
My post for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, at One Peter Five, “This Sunday’s Gospel Has a Word that “Sums up the Whole Message and the Whole Work of Christ”” begins with a digression. Because the Gospel for this 11th … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 539, etc.
Fifty years ago today, in Reykjavík, Game 16 took place between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Fischer brought the Ruy Lopez to the board. They played to a draw by move 34. However, Spassky prolonged the game to move 60 … Read More
Jocko gives advice about, indirectly, leadership in the Church
If you are thoughtful, there are applications from this video to your local situation. Never mind that an idiot or two launch intellectually STUPID attacks on the Church as Militant. Think of every scene as a metaphor. This is about … Read More
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