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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: September 2009
A cut above
You know the old game, rock, paper scissors? You know it, right? Paper covers rock – Scissors cut paper – Rock breaks scissors? An updated version might be: Hedge trimmer slices phone cable. Sometimes when the internet seems realllllly slowwwww, … Read More
TIME Magazine’s liberal spin of the resignation of Bp. Martino (D. Scranton)
The resignation of Bp. Joseph Martino as Bishop of Scranton raised some eyebrows. The eyebrows probably arched with the simultaneous resignation of the Auxiliary of Scranton. Bishop Martino cited health problems. I think we need to take him at his … Read More
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QUAERITUR: extraordinary ministers and “approach the altar”
From a reader: I have a question about the Redemptionis Sacramentum requirement that the extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion do not "approach the altar" until after the priest’s Communion… What is meant by "approach the altar"? Does it mean they should … Read More
Miscellanea… wrapping up with Saul Alinsky
Have you ever wondered what all those plug-ins on your sound card are for? It is a good thing a standard color is used for most normal external speakers. I got my bluetooth working on my laptop again with the … Read More
A tech success! Finally!
I haven’t had too many tech successes lately, given the number of disasters there have been. Some time ago a kind reader sent me a network power switch… incredibly useful gizmo, let me tell you! Especially when you are on … Read More
Good story on kath.net
Those of you who read German might want to check this story on kath.net. I don’t have time to translate it for you.
Card. Rivera: Catholics cannot support “death projects” without betraying themselves
Read this, from CNA, and then I will ask something provocative. Here is a strong statement from Card. Rivera of Mexico City with my emphases and comments. Church cannot remain silent in face of threats against life, says Cardinal Rivera … Read More
Priesthood recruiting video
I think some of you might like this short video, which explains itself.
Vietnamese blogger arrested for challenging media distortions of Pope’s speech
What will happen in this regard worldwide, I wonder? From CNA: Vietnamese blogger arrested for challenging media distortions of Pope’s speech Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep 1, 2009 / 02:56 am (CNA).- A blogger who was defending the Church against the state … Read More
POLL: What color vestments for your own funeral?
Originally posted on 20 August… Under other entries people are talking about the strange term "Mass of Resurrection". They are also talking about the color of vestments for funerals, including their own preferences. What would you prefer for your own … Read More
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