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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)
- I like it and am happy to do it. (11%, 2,955 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)
- I don't care. (2%, 431 Votes)
- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: September 2007
Fr. Z roundup from S. England
I am having a delightful time in England, meeting wonderful people and seeing some interesting things. However, my connectivity to the internet has been nearly total disaster. In the one brief stretch I was actually able to download anything, I … Read More
Globalization
Today were off the Globe Theatre! The Merchant of Venice is on the boards this afternoon. This is something I have looked foward to for years. And it is sunny!
Another Z update
Greetings to all. I am journeying in the south of England right now, presently in Lewes visiting priest friends. My connectivity is a little spotty right now, so please pardon me if I am slow in reponding to e-mails. I … Read More
Bp. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph pontificates!
Here is a nice shot of the Bishop of Kansas City, His Excellency Most Reverend Robert W. Finn. I have written about him on various occasions. Here is the last time WDTPRS mentioned him. He had a kind and positive … Read More
First Extraordinary Use Mass at Kenrick Seminary… yes… Seminary
I got a nice note from the gracious Fr. Jay A. Finelli to whom I tip my biretta o{]:¬) for the following about the first Mass with the extraordinary use at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Take a look!
Official statement of the D. of Peoria on Summorum Pontificum
An official letter, or instruction, I am not sure what to call it, has been issued by the Office of Divine Worship of the Diocese of Peoria, headed I am guessing by Fr. Stanely Deptula, whose name appears at the … Read More
Celebration of Extraordinary Mass in Raleigh, NC
You might recall that the Bishop of Raleigh, NC, His Excellency Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge had issued one of the best statements about Summorum Pontificum I have seen by any bishop anywhere. Bishop Burbidge steps up to the plate … Read More
” … now in force…”
Folks, remember that with 14 September not only the provisions of Summorum Pontificum are in force. The Rules are now in force too. Fr. Z’s 5 Rules of Engagement now that the Motu Proprio is in force: 1) Rejoice because … Read More
New status for the Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei”?
The French paper Le Croix has an article speculating that the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei" will undergo a change of status. What are the main points of the article? Keep in mind that this is the article, and not … Read More
A Brief Fr. Z roundup
My flight from the USA to the UK went without a hitch, until I put my feet on terra firma at Gatwick. The line for passport control took 1.5 hours, which was both unusual and pretty annoying. I am presently … Read More
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