ROME 24/3– Day 6: Quiet Day

Today sunrise was at 6:01. Sunset will occur at 19:32. Ave Maria 18:45 for a few more days.

The Roman Station is Santa Prisca on the Aventine Hill. Today in the Vetus Ordo we read the Passion according to Mark.

I’ve had a rather quiet day. I’ve been mostly at home, writing something for my weekly contribution at One Peter Five. Better to do it now than in the midst of the busy Triduum. Also, my right knee is killing me. This often happens in my first few days in Rome.  So, supper with friend tonight at a nearby solid place.

IVY REPORT: A couple days back I posted a shot of the ivy on the wall of the (pretty good) restaurant on the P.za della Quercia.  It’s coming in.

Not ivy at all, here’s a delightful little 1963 Fiat 500 Giannini.  The 1962 Missal was in force and things hadn’t gone totally nuts yet, but they were getting there.

Yesterday at the parish new members were inducted into the Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Trinity and the Pilgrims, including this time the first priest member in who know how many years who isn’t a member ex officio.  In the sacristy of the parish there are four large paintings showing the activities of the members, especially with St. Philip Neri the founder.  In this detail you see well the habit of the archconfraternity for lay members (right) and priests (left) which is a portrait of St. Joseph Calasanz, Universal Patron of all Christian popular schools in the world.

Membership in the Archconfraternity is open to practicing Catholics, lay men and women,  who are 18 years old, and in communion with the Roman Church. Residency in Rome is not required. Sponsorship by a current member is required.  Members enjoy also the indulgences granted to the Archconfraternity.  Requests for aggregation of a confraternity can be sent to the “mothership”.  Drop me a line.  NB: This is for already existing confraternities dedicated to the Trinity, the Blessed Sacrament, and works of mercy, not for individual membership.  That’s another thing.

Next…

“I know I can! I know I can!”.  On the way to the market for set up.

Thanks to readers, I have flowers.  A special shout to long-time reader Zephyrinus.

Meanwhile, black to move and mate in 3. Not all that hard. However, for bonus points, name the winning technique.

NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.

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In chessy news, Magnus said in a podcast that he thinks that either Fabiano Caruana or Hikaru Nakamura will win the upcoming Candidates tournament to challenge reigning Ding Liren for the title of World Champion.  Magnus is not playing. He also said, “I don’t particularly hope for anybody. I feel like anybody who is going to be classical world champion who is not me, is always going to be a bit weird.”

Sure will be.