Daily Archives: 8 February 2023

Response of the Bishop of Black Duck to Rome

How he obtained it, I can’t even guess at, but a biretta tip to Fr. Ferguson for the copy of this concise response: o{]:¬) Your Eminence, I trust this finds you well. I am forwarding to Your Eminence a letter … Read More

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8 February – St. Josephine Bakhita: catastrophe that soars

J.R.R. Tolkien’s concept of eucatastrophe runs strong with the Catholic “thing”.   We Catholics know that there are some catastrophic events which produce unexpected blessings.  Usually with a lot of pain along the way.   O Felix Culpa! I am trusting God … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 657

I finally received the 2023 calendar from my adoptive parish in Rome.    I’ll be there again soon thanks to some of you. Use FATHERZ10 at checkout Meanwhile,… NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there … Read More

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Thoughts about home altars and the future and you

In a recent post, because of the persecution of those who desire the Traditional Roman Rite, I mentioned having a “house chapel”.   Priests will be cancelled.  Masses will be suppressed in churches and chapels.   Remember: this is not aimed at … Read More

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