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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: July 2009
Fr. Z to Card. Cottier: Check your facts!
The Italian monthly 30 Giorni published an article purportedly by His Eminence Georges Card. Cottier, 87, the former papal theologian under the late Pope John Paul II. In 2005 Card. Cottier retired at the age of 83. Was Fr. Wojciech … Read More
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Archbp. John Caroll’s Prayer for Government
The following prayer was composed by John Carroll, Archbishop of Baltimore, in 1791. He was the first bishop appointed for the United States in 1789 by Pope Pius VI. He was made the first archbishop when his see of Baltimore … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Fr. Z steps on the 3rd rail – noisy children at Mass
I haven’t stepped on the third rail for a little while, so… why not today, with a burst of fireworks. This question about children at Mass comes via e-mail: I enjoy your blog immensely. Thank you for your hard work. … Read More
Fr. Sirico about dissenters and the upcoming “social” encyclical
You might inoculate yourself against some of the foolishness of the lefties on the upcoming "social"encyclical of Pope Benedict with this piece by Fr. Robert Sirico from the site National Review Online. My emphases and comments. The Divine Economy: On … Read More
YOUR NEW TLM announcements
From time to time it seems like this blog is the cyber version of a campus telephone pole. People want me to post their announcements. I like good "brick by brick" news, and when time and other things permit I … Read More
Catholic New Media Awards 2009 – RESULTS
The results of the Catholic New Media Awards for 2009 have been released. Many thanks to everyone who gave your support! And kudos to all the other blogs and podcasters out there! We must all help each other! WDTPRS made … Read More
Sr. Joan’s precious insights on the upcoming encyclical
On the site of the ultra-liberal dissenting NCR Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB shared her precious insights on the text of the Holy Father’s encyclical, about which she can know really very little. I won’t tire you with the whole sad … Read More
“What was missing was the crunching of popcorn and peanuts in the pews.”
From a reader: I’m sure this has been discussed to death (as has holding hands during the Our Father, whether it should be done or not, etc) but I was wondering about reverence for the Mass. Or even reverence before, … Read More
Back in the day… forbidden books and seminarians
A good story from Stella Borealis, a blog which focuses on matters churchy in my native place and surrounding territories. This tells the tale of one of the most amazing used book stores I know and a certain (present Archbishop … Read More
S. Philly – regular TLM at St. Paul’s
Excellent news for Philadelphians: Starting October 25, 2009 St. Paul Church in South Philadelphia, PA. will offer Mass in the Extraordinary Form, a Missa Cantata, every Sunday at Noon. Father Gerald P. Carey, pastor of St. Paul’s, made the surprise … Read More
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