Today the sun rose over the Eternal City at 07:10. It will set, shedding golden light on the streets, at 18:47.
The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 19:00.
I can take some Mass intentions. Mass Intention Form HERE
It is the Feast of St. Placid. I recommend the precious little book, published in the 1950’s called The Life of Little Saint Placid, originally in French, by Mother Geneviève Gallois.
I had long hoped that it would be republished. IT HAS BEEN! St. Augustine Academy Press, who made the truly stunning book about Holy Mass in the traditional Roman Rite, obtained permission to republish the lovely little book. I admire the exquisite spiritualized art by Mother Geneviève.
A sister named Placida went to Mother Geneviève and asked her to draw her a picture. Mother drew 104 and thus the book was born.
It is a work of deep spiritual value and nearly painful charm.
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The lovely light on the facade of The Parish church, Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini.
Thank you, Lord, for this day.
I was so happy to be able to make spaghetti alle vongole last night. It was marvelous. I make it patiently.
Garlic is necessary. This is not the weak-ass garlic we usually get in the USA.
Leave it large, but smash it a little
I simmer it with hot peppers, some oil, wine and I had a little bit of chicken stock from my soup the other day.
I cooked, mostly, the spaghetti ahead. In go the clams, well purged.
I fish them out as they open.
In goes the pasta to finish cooking in the broth.
And assembled.
In churchy news… Gavin Ashendon gave a splendid talk at the Catholic Identity Conference. HERE
In chessy news… HERE
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