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Category Archives: On the road
My View For Awhile: Tuna Edition
I changed my socks at the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribuition Venue and am now on the way to KC, MO. The son of a friend of many years is being ordained to the priesthood, Deo volente, tomorrow. And so I … Read More
My View For Awhile: Jiggity Jig Edition
I completed all my tasks except one and I am on my way home. Zipping to the airport we had a couple last sights. The church in which I was ordained a deacon. This is also where we … Read More
Rome – Day 5: Galleries and Lessons
This morning I started in the Galleries of the Palace of the Doria Pamphilij. It has been years since my last visit. I got the audio guide, which was sprinkled through with charming accounts of family history by one of … Read More
Rome – Day 4: Of turtles and dead mice
Yesterday we wandered around and saw a few churches in the Ghetto part of town. On the way we visited one of the “Talking Statues”. And nearby there is one of the fountains set up during the time of Il … Read More
Rome – Day 3: Sunday edition
This morning I had an important errands to the Augustinianum to finish off a couple things I am working on, then I rambled to Ss. Trinità where there was to be a Pontifical Mass at the Faldstool for the Sunday … Read More
Rome – Day 2: Mozarabic Edition
This morning I was back in the library for another round. I think one more morning out to do it for me. Meanwhile, on my way to meet folks for lunch I went by a favorite bookstore. You never know … Read More
Rome Day 1: The Stacks
I am in Rome for some research. Happily I’ll meet with friends too. Last night we went for some supper… as one does. A view during the stroll home. This morning I walked by two of the famous “Talking Statues”. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Cisalpine Edition
I’m on my way to FCO from ORY. This afternoon, Mass at SS. Trinità and then a serious Roman supper. Then the work begins. UPDATE: Arrived. Traffic was chaos at the Porta Capena and there is a demonstration at … Read More
Paris: Day 5 – Churches and paintings
This morning took us to Saint Etienne-du-mont to visit the church and venerate the tomb (alas, missing most of its borrower), St. Genevieve. Here you will also find the grave of Pascal and of Racine. Who wants to do the … Read More
Paris: Day 2 – Chartres and a new clerical style?
I’ve barely been online all day. What a change. Today we went to Chartres. I have great memories of this place, which intimately tied with my personal history. Great controversy surrounds the cleaning of the interior. People will ask me … Read More
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