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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 5th Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 32nd) 2023

Share the good stuff. It’s the 5th Sunday Remaining after Epiphany in the Vetus Ordo and the 32nd Sunday of the Novus Ordo. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Sunday Mass of obligation? … Continue reading

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26 November 2023 – STIR UP SUNDAY

26 November 2023 will be the 34th and Last Sunday after Pentecost, the last Sunday of this liturgical year.  That means it will be STIR UP SUNDAY! Make your plans now so you don’t have to rush around or find … Continue reading

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Daily Rome Shot 850

I’m back in my old chair.  *sigh*  And what news comes in?  *sigh* I think I’m coming down with something. Welcome registrants: RTservo Baron Frank Meanwhile, I’ve asked for prayers to Bl. Luigi Maria Monti for Giancarlo.  He was rushed … Continue reading

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NOT ROME 23/10 – Day 41: My View For Awhile – Last leg

UPDATE: When I updated this post from the airplane with the cat photo (below), I think the cat ate the chess puzzle.  Darn cats. BLACK to move.  MATE in FOUR.   Use force! In Rome I might have seen the sun … Continue reading

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NOT ROME 23/10 – Day 40: Back in the USA and a quick glimpse of Rome

In Rome the sun rose without me at 06:50 and it will set at 16:58.  The Ave Maria Bell is to be at 17:30 but it won’t be rung. It is the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, … Continue reading

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ROME 23/10 – Day 39: My View For Awhile – Tips

I was up to see the Roman sunrise at 06:49 but I won’t be around to see the sunset at 16:59.  The Ave Maria bell is in the 17:30 cycle still It is the Feast of the Four Holy Crowned … Continue reading

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ROME 23/10 – Day 38: Last full day

The sun rose at 06:47 and it will set at 16:59. The Ave Maria is still in the 17:3o cycle. Welcome registrants: Mary B. Joyce It is my last full day in Rome.   It is a sad day. It is … Continue reading

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Feedback for Fr. Z’s Blog – ACTION ITEM!

It’s November.  The end of the liturgical year is coming.  It is a good time to access what’s going with life. As I have done in the past, in November (though not for a couple of years), I like to … Continue reading

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ROME 23/10 – Day 37: Spiritual treasures

When the sun rose over Rome on my penultimate full day it was 06:46. It will set at 17:01 The Ave Maria bell ought to ring at 17:30. Welcome registrant: KnoLuvServ Tomorrow, big day for me.  I will be grateful … Continue reading

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ROME 23/10 – Day 36: SURPRISE!

The sun rose over Rome at 06:45 and it set some time ago at 17:02 The Ave Maria is still in the 17:30 cycle. It is the Feast of Holy Relics and the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. I have two … Continue reading

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