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- I dread it as it approaches and think of ways to avoid it. (36%, 9,555 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: March 2011
Is this a joke?
I am having a hard time believing that this is true. Please.. someone write to me to tell me this is NOT TRUE. From Damian Thompson: This cross between a public lavatory and a Christian Science Reading Room used to … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a deacon not receive Communion?
From a priest reader: Should (can) a Deacon assist at Mass if he does not intend to receive Holy Communion? I’m not sure. The only person obliged to receive Holy Communion at Mass is the priest celebrant. He MUST receive. … Read More
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Technical question: USB ports/hubs
There are never enough USB ports, are there? For you savvy readers, what are the upside/downside of adding additional ports internally to your PC rather than simply getting another external hub. Also, do you know of any really good external … Read More
PRAYER ALERT – Japan: new explosion at reactor
There was a new explosion at one of the reactors in Japan and reports are in that 2.7 meters of a rod are exposed. They are not able, apparently, able to get enough water in to cool the rods. Temperatures … Read More
Wm Oddie: Extraordinary Form in seminaries
UPDATE 15 March 15:29 GMT: Mr. Oddie in his article, below, speaks about how Card. Rigali in Philadelphia has said that seminarians should be taught to say also the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, and that he is introducing … Read More
Wirral’s Dome of Home: Institute of Christ the King in England?
Brick by Brick. Wirral’s Dome of Home. First, a related story: Mass marks re-opening of Wirral church (with video). The accents tell you we are close to Liverpool! From the Beeb. Catholic order could reopen Wirral’s Dome of Home St … Read More
QUAERITUR: What to wear for my first TLM?
From a reader: I have recently learned of an EF mass about an hour from my home. I would like to attend. In the past when I’ve had the opportunity, I’ve chickened out. I have two fears- not know what … Read More
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Do you have good news?
Let the other readers here know about your good news! For my part, the worst of my cold is over, a got a few LENTCAzTs ready (I hope a few more people listen), the sun is shining, chickadees and cardinals … Read More
85 years old and on the mark
The great Fabrizio sent me this story from the Daily Mail in the UK saying: I don’t know if I was more edified by the man’s humility or by that of the young soldiers. 85-year-old U.S. Army sniper veteran proves … Read More
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