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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: September 2007
Diocese of Dallas on the Motu Proprio
I understand that the Bishop of Dallas has issued a statement on the Motu Proprio. So far all I have been able to see is an edited version. Does anyone out there have the unedited version? Kindly email me.
Milan, Italy: older Roman Rite trumped by Ambrosian
Il Giornale has an interseting article. Apparently in Milan, Italy, the Ambrosian Rite trumps use of the older form of the Roman Rite. My emphases and comments. The Motu Proprio on the Traditional Mass? In Milan they say no On … Read More
Roanoke Times on older Mass: super pessimistic reporting
The Roanoke Times has an article about the Motu Proprio and older form of Mass. Do you remember The Party Line? "There is no interest here. Priests can’t do this. We’ve already done enough for these people. I’m in charge!" … Read More
Bishops who to date have made no public statement about Summorum Pontificum
A reader wrote with a question: I have been reading your posts of individual Bishops who have responded publicly to the Motu Proprio. Is there anyway of knowing the Bishops/Dioceses that have chosen not to respond publicly to date? Shall … Read More
Is Archbp. Nichols the “frontrunner” for Westminster?
Biretta tip to HE o{]:¬) for the following article from The Times about Archbishop Vincent Nichols as the frontrunner for the Archdiocese of Westminster, and therefore a red hat. My emphases and comments. From The Times September 4, 2007Church … Read More
Chapel for the Chinese Olympic village
Does anyone really doubt that the way Beijing has been dealing with the Vatican is somehow entangled with the upcoming Olympics? BEIJING (AP) — Beijing Games organizers say they plan to build a multi-faith worship center in the Olympic Village, … Read More
Jerome on fatigue in work
My state in life as a writer: Why, we yawn if we read for over an hour; we rub our foreheads and vainly try to suppress our languor. And then, after this great feat, we plunge for relief into worldly … Read More
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Everyone…. RUSH over to Vultus Christi for a great shot of St. Gregory!
3 September: St. Gregory I, “the Great”
In the newer calendar today is the feast of St. Pope Gregory the Great. Here is this Pope’s entry in the Roman Martyrology. There might be a slight flaw in the Latin text. Can you find it? Memoria sancti Gregorii … Read More
Purple fruits of Sabine Labor Day
Here at The Sabine Farm it is Labor Day, though every day is a day of labor at The Sabine Farm. Today I share with you readers the purple fruits of the place. Here are some grape bunches. It wouldn’t … Read More
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