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Category Archives: On the road
ROME Day 0: Rain, Dubia Cardinal, and the Great Roman
I have found that uploading photos on the fly, literally, can be difficult. Hence, thin posting. On the way into Rome, there were some rather ominous clouds piling up. Sure enough. I got settled into the monolocale macolato and headed … Read More
My View For Awhile: All Roads Edition
I’m off to Rome for a prolonged sojourn. The last couple days have been spent in Brooklyn looking at churches and spending time with priest friends. Sample, And there were a couple meals. Which drink is mine? It has been … Read More
Day 1 – St. Paul Center Priesthood Conference
I’m in WV for the St. Paul Center (East Coast) conference/retreat for priests in West Virginia. The trek from PIT by shuttle van was uneventful, if a little bumpy. The location for this conference, Oglebay Resort and Conference Center, is impressive. … Read More
My View For Awhile: To the East and to priests
I’m heading to a conference for priests held by the St. Paul Center. We shall see. More to come.
#ActonU 2019 Day 1 = Day 3: getting up to speed
Once again I have the pleasure of participating in Acton Institute’s summer event, Acton University, several days of outstanding lectures and meeting people from dozens of countries and varying walks of life and religions. Getting here wasn’t easy this time. … Read More
UPDATES: Black vestments, Gitmo, challenge coins, and some food
I thought I’d give you updates on a few things. First, regarding the Black Vestments project the mighty TMSM is pushing forward. I had shown ya’ll a photo of the fabric for the set, though it had gold writing, instead … Read More
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Rome Day 8-9: Cheese, Anniversary, and Black Vestments
Some shots from my anniversary day in Rome and today. First things first. CHEESE! I hadn’t bought cheese from this guy before, but I tried some and it was simply marvelous. And, of course, Holy Mass in the morning. I … Read More
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Rome Day 5-7: Caponata, Carbonara, and Che Guevara
I’m behind on my travelogue. May I make this a quick one? An advantage to an apartment is that you can make breakfast when you want from leftovers. Out of order.. which drink is mine? This is NOT breakfast. But … Read More
Rome Day 4: Of crashing ceilings, weeping parents, and the dust and hearts of saints
Lots of walking today. I purposely guiding my path past Er Belli’s house. You remember him from yesterday’s post. I went to Gammarelli and picked the lace for Fr. Johnson’s new alb which my Society, through the donations some of … Read More
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Rome Day 1-2: Views, fabrics and eats
Yesterday morning brought a smooth landing at Fiumicino – not to be underestimated – but iffy weather. As a matter of fact, it rained hard yesterday morning and again in the evening, with some sunny moments in between. My apartment … Read More
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