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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)
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Please pray for a young priest who is ill
From a reader: Please pray for Fr. Alex, one of our dear young priests here in WI. He was diagnosed with leukemia about a month ago and an infection took possession of him. He had a muscle removed in his … Read More
Ruskin on translations
From the always engaging Laudator: John Ruskin, letter to Susan Beever (December 17, 1873): What translation of Aristophanes is that? I must get it. I’ve lost I can’t tell you how much knowledge and power through false pride in refusing … Read More
Liturgy: peering into the Heart of Jesus
Benedict XVI is guiding us to a healthier vision of the Church’s doctrine, history, public worship and our very identity as Catholics. There can be no authentic change for a better future without continuity with our past. I have often … Read More
A few more photos from the Pontifical Mass in NYC
The site The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny features some fine photos of the Pontifical Mass at the Throne offered the other night for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. More here. Most Rev. Francois Gayot, Archbishop Emeritus of … Read More
Closed: St. Vincent’s Hospital in NYC
I happened tonight on the way home from supper (yes, Chinese) to walk past the remnants of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. There are now no Catholic hospitals in Manhattan. And there is no level one hospital in this area.
“Oremus Pro Pontifice” stuff and store
REQUEST: If you have ordered or received some of these buttons or mugs, etc., or any other Z-stuff – could you send photos? Also, send a note if any of these has started or helped a conversation.! ___ In light … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can instituted acolytes wear the biretta?
From a reader: I am trying to determine who may wear the biretta during Mass. It is clear that clergy (deacons, priests & bishops) wear the biretta. Seminarians also wear the biretta, though I have not found any specific provision … Read More
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Hyundai removes blasphemous World Cup commercial
You have seen the kerfuffle about the Hyundai / FIFA ad for the ongoing World Cup, which – in a blasphemous manner – portrayed the fervor of some soccer fans as being religious. I received an notice from a reader … Read More
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