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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)
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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)
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Some speculations about the SSPX and Holy See
You know about the dust up over the upcoming SSPX ordinations scheduled in Germany, and the Holy See’s tisk-tick press release. I have had a few conversations about these things lately. There is some suggestion flowing to me from different … Read More
Holy See Press Office on SSPX June ordinations
There was a communique from the Holy See Press Office today about the scheduled SSPX ordinations to take place in Germany. In English: COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICEREGARDING THE ORDINATIONS ANNOUNCED BY THE FRATERNITY OF SAINT PIUS X … Read More
NCR’s attack on the Year of the Priest: heresy and arrogance
The weekly National Catholic Reporter is one of the most dissident publications calling itself Catholic. This week NCR attacks Pope Benedict’s decision to inaugurate a special Year for Priests, which begins on Friday, 19 June, the Feast of the Sacred … Read More
Report on Acton U – II
Acton University, an annual event held in Grand Rapids, MI, is the most authentically ecumenical event I have ever attended. It doesn’t set up to be obviously ecumenical, of course. Perhaps that why you find an authentic ecumenism here. Most … Read More
Report on Acton U – I
Quite a few interesting people are here at Acton University. There are people from 40 countries, including Nepal. There are many denominations and faiths. This is perhaps the most authentically ecumenical gathering I have ever been to. There are many … Read More
Off to Acton University
Last year I attended the fascinating Acton University, held annually by the Acton Institute. It was so good, the people so interesting and happy, that I am back for more. More later!
Big news for the Archdiocese of St. Paul!
UPDATE: By now you have seen the news. Vatican Designates Cathedral of Saint Paul as National Shrine The Vatican has designated the Cathedral of Saint Paul to be the first national shrine in honor of the Apostle Paul. This special … Read More
National Shrines
Now that the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul Minnesota has been made the National Shrine of St. Paul in this Year of St. Paul…. … what are some of the other National Shrines? In the USA? In your … Read More
More social communications joy in the Vatican
More social communications news from the Vatican! MySpace, Facebook users at Vatican hit firewalls By Carol GlatzCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican employees are now banned from accessing some social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace while at … Read More
Prayer request for murdered clergy
A priest and seminarians were killed in Mexico. Please beg God’s mercy for them and for anyone who dares to raise a hand against the Lord’s annointed.
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