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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: January 2010
WDTPRS: Conversion of St. Paul – Collects compared (1962MR & 2002MR)
In honor of the Apostle to the Gentiles let us make a rapid comparison of the Collects, or “Opening Prayers”, for today’s feast. We’ll look first at the 1962 Missale Romanum and then the 2002 edition. The Collect is nearly … Read More
Pope Benedict and ecumenical dialogue with the Orthodox
Pope Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity. He is the Pope of Christian Unity because he is the Pope of Continuity. Liberals will always try to define the parameters of ecumenical dialogue and will inevitably introduce compromises in … Read More
D. Phoenix raises the bar on time and extent of marriage preparation
People have a natural right to marry. Despite that, I have from time to time heard smart people, including priests, opine that while perhaps it ought to be relatively easy to get a divorce, it should be really hard to … Read More
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Your good news
To start a new work week, how about some of your good news?
A little cartoon irony
With a biretta tip to The Black Biretta, this was on the site Catholic Cartoons.
The Feeder Feed and thanks to readers
I am remiss in sending out shouts and thanks to those of you who have sent things from the wishlist or have made donations through the donation button. The list is long, but among you are BP of NC, KA, … Read More
WDTPRS POLL: A different Mass preference poll: language
Here is a new WDTPRS POLL for you!Please choose the option that best describes your preference and be sure to give your reasons in the combox! {democracy:42} UPDATE 2308 GMT So far, people are overwhelmingly choosing Mass involving Latin over … Read More
Web series invites viewers to choose outcome of unintended pregnancies
I am uneasy about this. From CNA with my emphases and comments: Viewers will choose outcome of women with unintended pregnancies in new series San Diego, Calif., Jan 24, 2010 / 07:06 am (CNA).- A new webcast series will … Read More
Karaoke
Have you ever.. I don’t know the proper verb here… done… karaoke? It seems to pop up all the time in the British TV series I have seen, as well as from time to time in Chinese movies.
Pope Benedict invites priests to give a ‘soul’ to the fabric of the ‘Web’
First, may I direct you back to an editorial I wrote for the UK’s Catholic Herald? From CNA: Holy Father encourages online priestly ministry Vatican City, Jan 23, 2010 / 10:24 am (CNA).- In his message for the 44th World … Read More
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