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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)
Total Voters: 19,255
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
French article on upcoming Ecclesia Dei & SSPX Motu Proprio
On the French language websit Golias there is an interesting article about the upcoming Motu Proprio which will concern the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei. I don’t have time to translate it for you today. Perhaps some of our French readers … Read More
Liturgical booklets for the Papal Ceremonies for Sts. Peter and Paul
Do you want to see the liturgical "aids", the booklets published for the closing of the Pauline Year and the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul by the Holy See’s office for the papal liturgies? Sunday 28 June Solemnity of … Read More
QUAERITUR: one confession for many indulgences?
From a reader: The year of St. Paul and the year of the priest overlap by 10 days. Assuming the other requirements for obtaining the indulgence are met, is only one confession necessary to obtain more than one plenary indulgence? … Read More
QUAERITUR: When is the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal?
The following is a piece from the May-June Newsletter of the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship. It concerns the shifting date of the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal. People who are interesting in the TLM, the Extraordinary Use … Read More
A few thoughts on the CDF and the PCED
This is a season of changes for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. First, let me say that I think His Holiness is trying slowly to restore the CDF to its proper importance. We have seen in recent … Read More
OLDIE PODCAzT for St. John the Baptist
Here is a reworking of a post from last year it includes PODCAzT 36. Today is the Feast of the one whom the Lord called the greatest man ever born of woman. Here is his entry in the new Martyrologium … Read More
Amerika should have read Charles Curran on subsidiarity
Read my take on Amerika‘s 22 June editorial. Response to America Magazine’s Editorial “Community of Disciples” (22 June 2009) It is a sad state of affairs when America Magazine‘s editors can’t even get "subsidiarity" right. After all, it is a … Read More
QUAERITUR: St. John the Baptist and blessings
From a reader: Dear Fr. Z, Happy Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist! Again, I want to thank you for all you do and especially for your clear analysis. I have a question regarding this solemnity. When … Read More
Feed the Black – Feed the Red
Feed The Black – Feed The Red "tuppence a bag…"
Annus Sacerdotalis: a website
A website for the Year for Priests: Annus Sacerdotalis. This site is from the Holy See’s Congregation for Clergy.
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