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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 2008
Portland, Maine TLM chaplaincy: their budget and acrimonious reaction
Some time ago I wrote about the implementation of Summorum Pontificum in the Diocese of Portland, Maine. His Excellency Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Bishop of Portland, set up a chaplaincy structure and assigned a priest. The group of people … Read More
Benedict XVI’s video to the USA before his visit
Here is the text of the Holy Father’s video message to the USA in advance of his visit: VIDEO-MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI TO CATHOLICS AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF THE … Read More
Confirmation programs – recommendations?
I got this by e-mail. Perhaps you readers can help. Hello Father Z, I am a Confirmation teacher at my parish, and I have a dilemma. Our current curriculum is very, very bad. We just got a new Director of … Read More
L.A.Times speculates on Pope Benedict’s vestments for US visit
A reader alerted me to this item in the L.A. Times. Here it is with my emphases and comments. Papal dress code When Pope Benedict XVI visits the U.S., what he wears could send a message to Catholics.By Michael McGoughApril … Read More
Springing back to life at the Sabine Farm
With the return of warmer weather, the birds are returning, trees are betraying signs that they are interested in budding, and the snow is melting at the Sabine Farm. There is so much snow to melt this year, that the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Latin for a tattoo
I get lots of questions via e-mail. Among them, I am asked to translate things, either into English from Latin or into Latin. I don’t really do that. "But Father! But Father!", you surely are saying, "You’re Latin is so … Read More
“two steps forward and three steps backward”
I think we can very soon leave off reports about the new Good Friday prayer for Jews. However, this next item has an interesting point. Before reading it go into it with the idea that absolutely nothing any Catholic leader … Read More
Thanks due to donors and senders
A kind reader RA of SD has been so kind as to send me a couple useful items from my Amazon wishlist. Included is A History of Liturgical Books: From the Beginning to the Thirteenth Century by Palazzo. Many thanks! … Read More
Benedict XVI at San Bartolomeo on the Tiber Island with Sant’Egidio Community
The Holy Father went to San Bartolomeo on the Tiber Island to be with Sant’Egidio Community. This is an annual event, but this year was an anniversary of the founding of the Sant’Egidio community. Benedict XVI presided at a liturgy … Read More
Where you are!
In the last few minutes or so, people have checked in from all over the world. Here is a snapshot of these last few minutes. The places are usually approximations. I cut out those that simply say "United States" or … Read More
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