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Monthly Archives: September 2024
Daily Rome Shot 1124
The calendar is jam pack today. In the VO, it is a “dies non” but there is a commemoration of the Impression of the Stigmata on St. Francis. However, it is also the Feast St. Hildegard von Bingen (+1179). Her … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1122
This is where the “stamping” of things made of silver took place. I have an antique chalice with the silver stamps of the Papal States. I suspect it would have been done here. 3:16 isn’t just in John. In chessy … Read More
“Sin against synodality”
This. I don’t know what to say other than that I am scheduled to arrive in Rome the day this is supposed to happen. I’m pretty sure my Italian is better than this. Here’s a google version, because I have … Read More
“Days in Rome” Project – Oct/Nov 2024 – UPDATED
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The “Our Lady of Sorrows Project” – 15 September – Feast of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Today, the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, is the Feast of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is an analogous commemoration on Friday after 1st Passion Sunday. Some time ago, I wrote a … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1121
Yesterday, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, veneration of a fragment of the Holy Cross at my adoptive parish in Rome, Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini. See you soon. Photo by The Great Roman™ Please remember me when shopping online … Read More
Most Rev. Edward Slattery, Emeritus of Tulsa – R.I.P.
Please remember him in your prayers. With great sadness, Vicar General Fr. Gary Kastl has announced the death of Bishop Emeritus Edward J. Slattery. He died at home late into the night on September 13, 2024, (feast of St. John … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1120
This crucifix, in San Marcello, was carried through the city for days during the great plague of 1522. Because this cruficix had survived a massive fire it was deemed miraculous. A huge penitential procession went from the San Marcello to … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Ohio, W Pennsylvania, West Virginia! 12 October – Byzantine Catholic/Ukrainian “Oktoberfest: A Celebration of Mary’s Holy Protection”
My good friend Fr. Jason Charron, a Ukrainian Catholic priest in the Pittsburg area asked if I would let you know about this. It is my pleasure to do so. The theme is connected to a beautiful project to build … Read More
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