Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

In Rome, sunrise was at 07:29 and sunset is at 17:15.   The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 17:30. It is the Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti, who is the saintly neighbor of The Parish™ on the Via dei … Continue reading →

Happy Feast Day! Images from The Great Roman™. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At … Continue reading →

Pope Celestine V.  The only Pope to be crowned twice.  Unfortunately not the only Pope to resign. Pray for Trump and a peaceful presidential inauguration ? pic.twitter.com/WGyGD7JQBM — CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) January 19, 2025 I like this image of Joseph. So … Continue reading →

In the Vetus Ordo, it’s the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.  In the Novus Ordo, it is the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary (Ordered) Time.    Green vestments are back.   This year, not only do the Collects coincide in both rites, Vetus … Continue reading →

NB: If you are interested in the Chartres Pilgrimage, there is a webinar you can sign up for.  HERE  It’s held by the great REGINA Magazine.  The editor wrote to me: “This trip fills up fast, so hurry!” Free information webinar … Continue reading →

Welcome registrants: LoMsoldier Millercat Once again, thank to my donors for my rapidly approaching Roman Sojourn for the end of January and beginning of February.  It’s a fast one.  I have “chores” to do.  Some of you wonderful readers pitched … Continue reading →

And a little Latin for your brain. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no … Continue reading →

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – UK HERE  WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Continue reading →

I enjoyed looking at this.  A business owner built a chapel for his employees so that they could adore Christ in the Eucharist.  HERE  It sounds like something Tom Monaghan did. Please remember me when shopping online and use my … Continue reading →

In the Vetus Ordo, it’s the Sunday of the Holy Family.  In the Novus Ordo, it is the Baptism of the Lord.  In the Vetus Ordo, Baptism of the Lord is tomorrow 13 January. Was there a GOOD point made … Continue reading →