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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)
- I don't care. (2%, 431 Votes)
- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Apiculae Sabinae Benedicendae
As the Sabine trees flower, the bees are getting busy! The Sabine chapel apple is emitting a low mmmmm. Miss Honey. We have Sabine hives. I will be blessing them soon. O Lord God Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth! … Read More
Perciatelli with mussels and red peppers
I found some mussels on sale yesterday! I have done very little interesting cooking for quite a while, so I was delighted at the price and the look of these critters. Time for one of my favs… spaghetti, or in … Read More
Happy Birthday Card. Mayer: 98
Please in your charity today pray for His Eminence Paul Augustine Card. Mayer, OSB. It is his birthday today: 98 years old, making him the oldest Cardinal. He was the first President of Pont. Comm. "Ecclesia Dei". His Eminence has … Read More
REMINDER – DVD from Le Barroux
Take a moment to check out this entry on the new DVD from the Benedictive monks at Le Barroux in France. If you are having a hard time figuring out how to order the DVD you can get help via … Read More
L’Osservatore Romano finally reports on objections of US bishops re: Notre Dame
From CNA. I haven’t seen the Italian yet. Vatican newspaper finally reports on U.S. bishops’ criticism of Obama, Notre Dame Vatican City, May 22, 2009 / 03:30 pm (CNA).- The Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, which has faced criticism from … Read More
ALERT: Pro-death politician refused Communion
A reader, PR of Adelaide, alerted me to the following from Ille Curator News Service. I have a few qualms about the details in this report, but here is the story with my emphases and comments. Western Emperor Excommunicated by … Read More
Weekend
You can invite EIGHT people to join you for a leisurely weekend. Call it a shooting party ala Gosford Park. There will be slow and well-paced meals and, of course pre-prandials. Since you are at the WDTPRS county manor (on … Read More
L’Osservatore Romano article on Notre Dame and Pres. Obama
The article in L’Osservatore Romano has raised a lot of suspicious eyebrows. You see… it is not just the text it is the use also of the photo. For more read this and this and this. Click for larger version. … Read More
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