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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: May 2008
Prayer request: Transalpine Redemptorists
I got this by e-mail: Dear Father Z: Could you please ask for prayers for the Transalpine Redemptorists during this time as they seek as agreement with Rome. They are being given a dreadful time by some groups and have had some … Read More
Prayer request
Please pray for a priest who is a supporter of Summorum Pontificum who is undergoing serious persecution. Many priests in years past have endured this. I sure know what it is like. Support is needed.
Some blog problems
Folks, the technical problems continue. Please be patient. I know people are having a problem with the combox and the anti-spam authentication word. We will do our best to get everything back to being ship-shape and Bristol fashion.
CNS on the Communion kneeling at the Pope’s Corpus Christi Mass
This is in from CNS with my emphases and comments. UPDATE: 23 May 1857 GMTI looked through all the photos posted by Felici of all those receiving Holy Communion from the Holy Father. I did not find a single person … Read More
Oriole sightings, and others
Just when I thought Mr. Oriole was being elusive. Mr. Oriole has a sweet beak. He likes what Hummingbirds get and goes after slices of oranges. The Mourning Doves are getting ready to make more Mourning Doves. Mr. Pewee has … Read More
QUAERITUR: Clerical funerals
I received this question: For the funeral of a cleric, I know that the body is dressed in the liturgical vesture proper to their order and rank. Does this include a particular color for the vestments or is it what … Read More
Corpus Christi Mass: Benedict XVI gives Communion only on the tongue to people kneeling
During the Holy Father’s Corpus Christi Mass, the Holy Father gave Communion only to people kneeling at a kneeler set up before him. This is a very interesting development. The Holy Father has been trying to provoke conversation and a … Read More
Benedict XVI celebrating Corpus Christi in Rome – Communion at kneeler & on the tongue
The Holy Father is celebrating the Mass of Corpus Christi in Rome. Remember… today is Corpus Christi, not Sunday, in the traditional Roman calendar. His sermon, in Italian. There will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament at the end … Read More
Prayer request
Please pray for Fr. McAfee, a frequent commenter here. A reader wrote to let us know that he had a stroke.
Bird Update
"So, how are things at the feeder these days?" Glad you asked. Here are a few of the latest pix. We know him very well now. This is Mr. Indigo Bunting. We saw the Missus the other day, but she … Read More
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