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Monthly Archives: June 2025
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-02-25 – Falling into the trap
June 2nd 2025 Dear Diary, This morning began with Chester triumphantly parading around the house with the TV remote clenched in his jaws like a barbarian trophy… chewing. That’s the fifth one the nasty little thief. One more and I’ll … Read More
Pentecost Friday: tearing it up
Pentecost Friday At NLM there is a great explanation of the Pentecost Roman Stations. I find these historical details interesting because we find traces of ancient things in the traditional rites even today. In any event, if I am to … Read More
Is this something to worry about?
No. What is the issue? Pope Leo “provisionally” re-instated all Vatican Curial heads & secretaries “until further notice” on May 9. As CDF prefect, Cardinal Fernández thus was temporarily reinstated May 8 like all others. Recent rumors (based on a … Read More
PODCAzT 60: Pentecost customs; St. Ambrose on the dew of the Holy Spirit
Originally Published on: May 16, 2008 Today is Friday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. [NB: Yesterday I forgot to … Read More
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SSPX: Habemus Papam! Pray or Speculate?
Pope Leo XIV has now been in office some 36… 37 days? He seems to be moving at a careful and deliberate pace. However, I am struck by perhaps coincidental facts which could be more than mere coincidences. For example, … Read More
OLDIE PODCAzT 59: St Leo the Great on Pentecost fasting; Benedict XVI’s Pentecost sermon – UPDATED
Here is an OLDIE PODCAzT from 2008 ___ Today is Thursday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. This is the … Read More
Relief. Pope Leo XIV addressed the clergy of Rome… cordially.
For the last month and change, one of the most frequent observations I’ve heard from people is that its funny how we are so happy just to have something like normalcy. The most frequent word I’ve heard in Rome and … Read More
Pentecost Thursday: No Joy in Mudville for Dustman.
Pentecost Thursday. The Roman Station is St. Lawrence outside the walls, which is where it was in the Easter Octave on Wednesday. In the Gospel from Luke 9, Jesus sends the Apostles out with authority to heal and cast out … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Communion services simply because the priest is away?
From a reader… QUAERITUR … sort of… there is am implied question: It all started when I tried to go to a noon Mass today at the liberal parish you have showcased before (the old pastor retired but the new guy … Read More
Pentecost Wednesday: Peter’s shadow
Pentecost Wednesday: Ember Day Another Octave ramble which might have a couple of surprises. Back in the day, 5th c or so, Pentecost was enriched with an Octave, thus extending the festal character of the great feast. For a while … Read More
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