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- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 Votes)
- I tolerate it. (35%, 9,195 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: November 2010
Opus Angelorum cleared
I read in CNA that the group called the Opus Angelorum has received a nod from the Holy See after some years of probation. The Opus Angelorum received some scrutiny because of some question about their veneration and promotion of … Read More
In Cordoba it a “cathedral”, not a “mosque”
Something that irks me is the penchant for mainstream media types to refer to this or that city where there is some important shrine for Islam as the “holy city of FILL IN THE BLANK”. I suppose I could stomach … Read More
QUAERITUR: getting around celibacy by leaving Church and coming back
From a reader: For the sake of argument, couldn’t a married Catholic man, who wanted to become a priest, simply get around the un-married rule by seeking ordination in an Episcopalian/Anglican seminary and after ordination simply take advantage of John … Read More
QUAERITUR: More than one intention with stipends for one Mass.
From a reader: Over the years, parish practice has allowed that there be several intentions listed at Mass. These collective intentions are a daily occurrence with some Masses having four or five intentions. Our bishop has recently begun to enforce … Read More
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QUAERITUR: confession by phone, long-distance
From a reader comes a question about long-distance confession, using telephone or other technology. I am on the road at the moment and do not have good internet connection at the moment. Same old story, I’m afraid: wifi settings are … Read More
Prayer request
Would you in your goodness please say a prayer for a special intention? Thank you in advance!
Bp. Morlino’s letter to dissident parishoners
I posted a while about about the people in the Diocese of Madison who are giving a group of priests and Bishop Morlino a hard time. The article I posted mentioned a letter written by Bp. Morlino to the parishes. … Read More
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QUAERITUR: bestowing “minor orders”
From a reader: With the recent news of the upcoming ordination of several men to the Minor Orders, I was wondering — perhaps you’ve spoken on this — what is the canonical standing of these men? I know several people, … Read More
The Feeder Feed
It has been a while since I have posted feeder photos. And these are a few days old, since I am in NYC at the moment. I post these just to remind everyone that feeders are still there and also … Read More
D. of Madision: liberals attacking faithful priests are harming the future of school children
Here is a sad story from the Diocese of Madison, which includes one of most liberal, in the negative sense, area in the US. I have met Bishop Morlino and the priests in question. They are outstanding. From the Madision … Read More
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