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Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA
WDTPRS: Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Rome’s Cathedral
Since I am in Rome, it is appropriate to post about the Feast of the Dedication of the Papal Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, which we call St John … Continue reading
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Rome 24/10 – Day 39-40: Open! Says me.
Over Rome the sun brought new light at 06:51. That light will greatly diminish at 16:57. The Ave Maria is really in the 17:15 cycle but the Vatican calendar still gets it wrong at 17:30. Today is the Feast of … Continue reading
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Rome 24/10 – Day 38: fast
For the sunrise it was 06:48, ever later. For the sunset, 16:59, ever earlier. The curial calendar is still stuck on 17:30, but it ought to be 17:15. These people. Thank you, Lord, for this day. Quite a lot happened, … Continue reading
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Rome 24/10 – Day 37: Wherein Fr. Z rants
Morning sun movement became visible at 06:47. It will disappear from view at 17:00. Thank you for this day, Lord. The Ave Maria rings at – according to the errant curial calendar – 17:30. But that’s wrong. It should now … Continue reading
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Have you prayed for a good outcome for the election? Now, would be a good time.
Have you PRAYED for a good outcome? The best possible outcome that will benefit the nation spiritually and materially (if that is what God wills)? Have you also prayed to ask the Holy Angels to prevent interference from the fallen … Continue reading
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Rome 24/10 – Day 36: Screw ups, a family album, and getting dead
I didn’t see it take place, but assuredly the sun rose on Rome at 6:46. It will set at 17:01. The Vatican calendar is again screwed up. My records show that the Ave Maria was to change from its 17:30 … Continue reading
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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Continue reading
Rome 24/10 – Day 34: ADORATION
When the sun rose at 6:43 , I was already up. I will still be up at 17:04 when it sets. Today the Ave Maria would ring at 17:30. IT RANG AT THE PARISH PRECISELY AT 17:30! It is the … Continue reading
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday remaining after Epiphany (N.O.: 31st) 2024
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for this traditional 4th Sunday remaining … Continue reading
Rome 24/10 – Day 33: All Souls
UPDATE: Here’s a clip from a “premium content” video for some Roman Sojourn Donors. It’s nothing special, just part of my morning walk through the area to get some food stuffs for the day and to say hello to a … Continue reading
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