Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

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Rome 24/10 – Day 19: Review of the “Ave Maria Bell”

It was cloudy this morning so I didn’t see the rising of the sun at 07:25.  It is also cloudy this afternoon, which bodes not well for a sighting of the setting at 18:24.   The Ave Maria is ringing at … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 18: Fabrics and finger food

07:24 was the time of sun rise. 18:26 will be the time of sunset 18:45 should be the time of the Ave Maria bell. It is the feast of St. Luke, Patron Saint of Artists. There are 75 days left … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 17: Ups and downs… mainly downs

Welcome registrant: Cariad I’m down today.  The realtor  who was going to show me an apartment this morning called to say that there was already an offer on it.  She’ll look more. If the other thing falls through, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 16: “Sit back and I will tell you a story,…”

At 7:22 the sun rose for Rome behind a bit of increasing cloud cover. It will, without us seeing it clearly, set at 18:29, on this 290th day of the civil year. HEY!  e*********@orangemail.es  – my thank you note was … Continue reading

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St. Teresa of Avila Calendars, Chess, and You

Today is the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila (+4 Oct 1582). A few weeks ago I posted – HERE – that recently the tomb of St. Teresa was opened for examination and her body was found to be incorrupt. … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 15: Anger and good food

At 7:21 the sun rose and it will set at 18:30. The Ave Maria Bell, marking the end of the ecclesiastical work day, would ring at 18:45. Thank you, Lord, for this day. Since it is also the Ides of … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 13 & 14: A day of marvels

Busy post today, as I catch up. A combination of factors yesterday kept me from posting the usual. Today over Rome received first sunshine at 7:20. It will diminish at 18:32. The Ave Maria rings at 18:45. Yesterday, 13 Oct, … Continue reading

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 21st Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 28th) 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 21st Sunday after Pentecost, … Continue reading

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Rome 24/10 – Day 12: Some flowers for Mary

What happened at 07:17?   What is going to happen at 18:35? What about at 18:45? Welcome registrant: KatherineK38 Lately I’ve celebrated masses with intentions for: VD A (leukemia) FSSP Also, for my benefactors Also, a 1 year anniversary Requiem. Also, … Continue reading

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UPDATE AND THANKS

I received quite a few notes about prayers from you readers for my mother in Florida. Where she is was much affected, very badly. There were multiple deaths, huge damage all around and the power is still out. The issue … Continue reading

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