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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: August 2009
oh… OH!
I violated a strict kitchen rule tonight. After supper when cleaning up I had some hot chilies left over. I put them away. When you handle hot peppers you should always, right away, wash your hands. As I was saying, … Read More
Feeder feed
While I have been writing an article and fixing a computer and doing may other things, the feeder has been SUPER busy today. The Goldfinch Eating Team is DEMOLISHING socks full of thistle seed. You can almost see the level … Read More
QUAERITUR: I comment on noise in church, the priest reacts badly
From a reader: My family always prays after the Novus Ordo Mass at our little country church (fits about 150) the prayers commonly recited after the Low Mass. Unfortunately, once the last note fades from the recessional, all other parishioners … Read More
Winds of change
In my native place, Minneapolis, where Episcopalians/Anglicans first decided to "ordain" women, it seems that my former confessional splinter group the Lutheran Church – no wait – there is no Lutheran Church…. the ELCA, is debating the issue of openly … Read More
The Tablet seems to be okay with state funded abortion. Surprised?
From CNA comes this unsurprising piece. Here is a taste: London, England, Aug 18, 2009 / 02:42 am (CNA).- A Catholic newspaper in Britain has drawn harsh criticism for claiming that the U.S. bishops’ concerns about abortion coverage in proposed … Read More
NB: abortion is NOT “health care”… repeat…
CNA reports: In face of Planned Parenthood attack, USCCB official insists abortion is not health care Washington D.C., Aug 20, 2009 / 06:19 am (CNA).- Cecile Richards, President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, has criticized the U.S. Catholic … Read More
QUAERITUR: holding hands during the Our Father
From a reader: I’ve recently had an “argument” over whether it’s licit to hold hands during the Our Father during Mass.I’ve always been taught that this posture was not a part of the rubrics and should not be done.I’ve also … Read More
“Please, Father, Help Me To Be Holy”
Here is a piece from a blog of Edward Mechmann hosted by the Archdiocese of New York. Mr. Mechmann in the archdiocesan Respect Life Office. My emphases and comments. Please, Father, Help Me To Be Holy August 19, 2009 I’m … Read More
Another grrrr update
After considerable effort yesterday, my desktop crashed and burned again today. How my heart quailed. However, I think I may – again after considerable effort and frustration – have found a work around. Right now, with the blessing, it is … Read More
Frank interview of Msgr. Domenico Bartolucci, “maestro in perpetuo”
In my years in seminary in Rome, I would walk often passed the door leading to the rehearsal rooms of the boys choir of the Sistine Chapel choir. I could hear them rehearsing with their maestro, Mons. Domenico Bartolucci, the … Read More
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