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The "sign of peace" during Mass in the Ordinary Form...
- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 Votes)
- I hate it so much I won't go to Mass where it is done. (12%, 3,205 Votes)
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Should the Bishops of the USA have us return to obligatory meatless Fridays during the whole year and not just during Lent?
- Yes, and I think this is very important. (81%, 15,546 Votes)
- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
- No, this would be a really bad idea. (3%, 511 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: April 2007
Editorial in Latin in Libero, praise of Mass in Latin, the MP, and Italian politics
You are wondering about the Motu Proprio, I am sure. There are factors in Italy and in the Church at large which are probably influencing the release date. Let’s move toward this with a not irrelevant tangent. In the Italian … Read More
“…hang the Pope with the entrails of the last priest…”
With a sad biretta tip to Nihil obstat: On FattiSentire there is a report of the placards put up in Genova by those who oppose the Church, atheistic anarchist and homosexual activist types. This one from Il Giornale … … Read More
Participating at the Triduum in Rome
With the help of a couple screen shots, I can give you a sense of where I was when participating in the great ceremonies of the Triduum so far. On Holy Thursday, I was just a few meters from the … Read More
PODCAzT 16: Tenebrae factae sunt – Good Friday
This is Good Friday. For years I have participated in singing Tenebrae during the Triduum, usually at St. Agnes Church in St. Paul, MN (USA) where the liturgy and music is unrivaled. As a matter of fact I would usually … Read More
POLL: Holy Thursday Footwashing Rite
According the law of the universal Church, crystal clear in the rubrics, clarified with official statments from the Holy See, when there is a footwashing rite during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, only males may be … Read More
Benedict XVI’s sermon for the Chrism Mass priestly vestments
Here are a few quick notes on the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass with Pope Benedict. The Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica was primarily in Latin, even the renewal of the promises by the priests and even the invitation to … Read More
PODCAzT 15: Augustine – Christ is Vine and Life
Today’s PODCAzT concerns the second reading from the Office of Readings, taken from St. Augustine of Hippo’s commentary on John 15:13 in tr. Io. eu 84. I also talk about St. Isidore of Seville as a possible patron of the … Read More
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And the new Camerlengo is…
I just returned to my dwelling to find that the Holy Father… Accepted the resignation from the office of camerlengo of Holy Roman Church presented by Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo in accordance with the provisions of the Apostolic Constitution "Universi … Read More
4 April: St. Isidore of Seville
Be sure to check out the page with translations into many languages! HERE While he is not the official Patron of the Internet, some think he ought to be. As a result, years ago I was asked to write a … Read More
Whe’ you at … with little flags
Here is a snapshot of the last 100 visitors according to where you are and how many of you are viewing the blog from those places! 10 London England United Kingdom 5 Hamburg Hamburg Germany 5 Rockwall Texas United States … Read More
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