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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)
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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: September 2008
Benedict XVI about Summorum Pontificum en route to France
I read this in ZENIT. Usually the transcripts of the actual questions and answers are eventually released. It sounds as if the Pope might have been dealing with a question that was a bit polemical, but we’ll see. My first … Read More
Prayers for those in the path of Ike
It seems that hurricane Ike is really revved up. It will slam the area around Galveston, already wind-swept, and much of the rest of the coast, since it is so huge. These folks need your prayers.
A stroll, a pint, and a chance meeting
Tonight my host and I went into London and wound up in the area of Brompton Oratory. We strolled around for a while and eventually jumped into a Chinese place for some dumplings and soup, to fend off death by … Read More
Back in business on the other side of the pond
I am functioning once again. The flight was dreadful due to a woman`s two small children who were out of control… or rather totally in control… as she stared in cow-like silent approval. Amazing. I thought a few folks might … Read More
Experiment from the phone
Before leaving the land of band usage without concern, I thought to post an experimental message with photo on the fly. Hopefully this is a prelude to others while meandering, when I can find free wifi points. The photos are … Read More
KC Bishops on Moral Responsibility, Voting
A reader alerted me to this: KC Bishops on Moral Responsibility, Voting"Could a Catholic in good conscience vote for a candidate who supports legalized abortion when there is a choice of another candidate who does not support abortion or any … Read More
Benedict XVI on the late Card. Innocenti
From CNA: Benedict XVI honors late cardinal who stood before firing squad during WWII Vatican City, Sep 11, 2008 / 11:10 am (CNA).- A cardinal who assisted those sentenced to be deported during World War II died September 6 at … Read More
USCCB will discuss abortion politics in plenary session
Take note: Bishops to Discuss Abortion Politics in Full Assembly The Administrative Committee of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops is that body’s highest authority outside the bishops’ plenary assemblies. The committee has been meeting in DC this week and … Read More
14 Sept – Madison, WI: PONTIFICAL Mass – TLM
From a reader: Hi Fr. Z, Could you please post this announcement on your blog? Bishop Robert Morlino (Diocese of Madison, WI) will celebrate a Pontifical High Mass at the Throne on Sept 14 at 2pm at Holy Redeemer Church … Read More
The Pelosi/Biden Scandals during the White House Briefing
I was delighted to read about a pointless… or not so pointless… exchange in the White House briefing room. A tip of the biretta o{]:¬) to American Papist who has been staying in touch with the Pelosi/Biden scandalously errant … Read More
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