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- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 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)
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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Martian rover Spirit… racing to survive!
Here is a fascinating story from Astronomy Picture of the Day about the rover Spirit on Mars… racing to survive! Explanation: The Martian rover Spirit is now in the race of its life. The rolling robot is trying to reach … Read More
Exsultet link fixed
I fixed the link to the audio of the Exsultet on the post about St. Ambrose back on 7 December. Use the embedded player!
Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Here is the Collect for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent. COLLECT: Omnipotens Deus, qui nos praecipis iter Christo Domino praeparare, concede propitius, ut nullis infirmitatibus fatigemur, qui caelestis medici consolantem praesentiam sustinemus. This prayer is ancient, from Rotulus … Read More
Iraq: A muslim woman gives us a raw glimpse of the spirit of the early Church’s martyrs
I don’t know if this went around on the blogosphere or not. The great FA deserves a biretta tip for this link to an article from CNA: o{]:¬) I added my emphases. Catholic Navy chaplain shares story of Iraqi conversionMuslim … Read More
Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Today we will continue our Advent preparation with a look at today’s COLLECT: Deus, qui salutare tuum cunctis terrae finibus declarasti, tribue, quaesumus, ut nativitatis eius gloriam laetanter praesolemur. The wonderfully apt verb praestolor, deponent (passive in form but active … Read More
What I’ve been doing for the past week.
It has been a good, though short, trip back to my other home, Roma. Tomorrow I go back to the USA again. Here are a few of the highlights: Attending a conference and being able to deflate a cliche position … Read More
Monday in the 2nd Week of Advent
Here is the Collect for Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent COLLECT: Dirigatur, quaesumus, Domine, in conspectu tuo nostrae petitionis oratio, ut ad magnum incarnationis Unigeniti tui mysterium nostrae vota servitutis illibata puritate perveniant. This prayer is in Rotulus … Read More
Santa Fe, NM: impressive stories of sacrifice and unity
I received a very interesting report by e-mail. Good things are happening in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here is an open letter from the Archbp. of Santa Fe, H.E. Most Reverend, Michael J. Sheehan: [Text of Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan’s … Read More
Solemn Mass in St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark
I am pleased to report that there was a Solemn Mass sung in Southwark, at the Cathedral of St. George. There are some very nice photos! The feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated in … Read More
Good developments at Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI
I had a nice piece of news from Fr. Jay Finelli, of Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI. Here is part of what he wrote to me. Today was the first celebration of the TLM in my parish. It was … Read More
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