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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: December 2007
“within days” the explanatory “Note” from the P.C. Ecclesia Dei?
On the site Sacri Palazzi there is a splendid article by . It is in Italian. I will see if I can get it translated for you, because it is worth reading. However, these are not exactly empty days for … Read More
Chinese state church ordains Vatican-approved bishop
Chinese state church ordains Vatican-approved bishop Beijing, Dec 24, 2007 / 10:32 am (CNA).- On Friday the state-recognized Catholic Patriotic Association ordained a bishop with the approval of the Vatican, the Agence France-Presse reports. Father Joseph Li Jing, 40, was … Read More
WDTPRS – Vigil of Christmas
We have come to the Vigil of Christmas. Let us look rapidly at the three prayers for that Mass with the 2002 Missale Romanum. For the Masses of Christmas, including the Vigil, we are instructed to genuflect at the words … Read More
“…if good music does not always save the soul, bad music never does.” – great article in National Review
The National Review has a very good article which all of you must read. My emphases and comments: Mysterious EncountersBenedict XVI resurrects the aesthetics of the Mass. By Michael Knox Beran In a recent address to the bishops and … Read More
The most incredible super-splediferous ecclesiastical HAT site ever!
You simply must check this out. This site has pictures of every ecclesiastical hat I have ever heard of and quite a few I haven’t. Amazing. I’ve gotta get me one of these!
Heirarchy round-up in the USA
I found a good post on the site David’s Ruminations: As the year wraps up, it seems a good time to take a look ahead at what changes in the Catholic hierarchy in the USA might be anticipated in the … Read More
Bp. Morlino still stepping up to the plate
You might remember my entries about Bp. Robert Morlino of Madison, about how he changed his mind after Summorum Pontificum, about how he celebrated a Pontifical Mass recently. Now I read in a CNA story (my emphases): Madison, WI, Dec … Read More
WDTPRS – 4th Sunday of Advent
We are now very close. Today’s Collect is the Post-communion of the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March) in the 1962MR. Most of you who recite the Angelus know this prayer. This time we also get the WDTPRS version since … Read More
Back in St. Paul
I am in the Twin Cities for Christmas. It is tough to leave The Sabine Farm for anything, but it is nice to come home. I will be at St. Agnes for the 10 am on Sunday, which is the … Read More
Confirmed: Mary Ann Glendon as US amb. to Holy See
Here is a story from CNS saying that Mary Ann Glendon has been confirmed as the USA’s Ambassador to the Holy See. Senate confirms Mary Ann Glendon as U.S. ambassador to Vatican By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The … Read More
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