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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)
- I don't care one way or another. (6%, 1,696 Votes)
Total Voters: 26,606
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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)
Total Voters: 19,255
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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Quad Cities: regular TLMs in Davenport and Iowa City
From a WDTPRSer: Reverend Father, I first must tell you that I greatly enjoy reading WDTPRS. I find myself on the site daily. That being said, would you mind posting the following information on your blog? Una Voce Quad Cities … Read More
Update on WDTPRS
Under another entry I made a comment that I was considering shutting down the blog. I have since gotten lots of urgent and unhappy e-mails. Sorry about that. Let me clarify. I guess what I am really getting at is … Read More
Another “cheat sheet” for the new translation: for lay people
The priest who brought other priests the "cheat sheet" with the new approved translation of the parts of Mass pertaining to the priest, now has one for lay people. As he wrote to me: The attached, which can be printed … Read More
QUAERITUR: Five-fold scapular
I had a question from a reader. Perhaps some priests might chime in with their experiences. Personally, I have never been asked to bless one of these or invest anyone. But… lets get to the question. I recently purchased a … Read More
Your funeral experiences
I am right now talking on the phone with a friend (who is beating me up for even thinking about changing the blog). I am presently being asked to ask you something: Describe some of your experiences of Catholic funerals, … Read More
Some cheerful English martyrs
Over at Thoughts from Walney Island there is this good entry: Today, my diocese [Lancaster, UK] commemorates St Edmund Arrowsmith S.J., St Ambrose Barlow, Blessed James Bell and John Finch ( Laymen), Richard Hayhurst, Robert Nutter O.P. and Edward Thwing, … Read More
Some movie quotes
"I’ll be back" "Go ahead. Make my day." "I’m sorry Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that." "Get away from her you BITCH!" "I love the smell of napalm in the morning." Behold! His mighty hand!" "You can’t handle the … Read More
Pontifical Canon
I had a question from a reader: Does anyone know if a digital form of the Pontifical Canon is available?
Transfigurative ramblings
Today is the titular feast of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome. "But Father! But Father", I can hear you objecting. "Don’t you know that that basilica is called ‘St. John‘? How can the Transfiguration of … Read More
Working Vatican: Papa Ratztinger in Bressanone
The Holy Father is amazing. He meets often with groups of priests and responds to questions in conferences. He does this in Rome and on the road as well. Here is some video coverage of his conference with priests in … Read More
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