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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)
- No, this would be a really bad idea. (3%, 511 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Card. Ranjith reported to be open to the SSPX running his seminary
There are time on this blog when I have openly day-dreamed about what it would be like to have priests of the SSPX involved with local diocesan presbyteral councils, deanery meetings, other diocesan entities and events. I was not nearly … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Can “modern” vestments be used for the “Tridentine” Mass?
From a reader: We are in the final stages of organizing a monthly Tridentine Mass. We have everything but the “traditional” vestments. Can the Tridentine Mass be celebrated by a Priest wearing “modern” vestments? If not, what is the most … Read More
A Catholic casualty in Pres. Obama’s war on the First Amendment: Franciscan University in Steubenville
Pres. Obama – whom Newsweek calls “The First Gay President” – and his administration are actively undermining not only our societal mores, but also our First Amendment rights. His administration’s HHS mandate is an attack on religious liberty, for it … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Ascension Thursday Mass obligation where Ascension Thursday is really on Thursday
From a reader: A local priest regularly celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Wednesday evenings. We are also in a diocese that observes the Ascension on Thursday. How do vigil Masses work with the EF in this case? The … Read More
Holy See Press Office Communique on the Society of St. Pius X
From VIS: Communique on the Society of St. Pius X Vatican City, 16 May 2012 (VIS) – Early this afternoon, the Holy See Press Office issued the following communique regarding the Society of St. Pius X: “As reported by news … Read More
Dust up in the Diocese of Davenport
This is a really interesting story. [wp_youtube]dPE1EbWlzac[/wp_youtube]
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VIDEO: CNS interview with SSPX Bp. Fellay
A few days ago I posted about the interview by Catholic News Service with SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay. The video is posted. [wp_youtube]DdnJigNzTuY[/wp_youtube] Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity!
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Info sought: Do any of you have AAA (for your car)?
Do any of you have AAA (for your car)? If you do, what has been your experience with AAA. Worth it? Not?
Michael Novak on “A Different Priestly Scandal”
Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! From the site of Michael Novak: A Different Priestly Scandal By Michael Novak — Sunday, 13 May 2012 Burning injustices rest on our consciences, and will continue to burn us until we correct them. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Rogation Days (reason #746 for Summorum Pontificum)
I didn’t get to this yesterday or “Feria Secunda in Rogationibus“. Rogation Days were on the traditional Roman calendar for 25 April (Major Rogation Day) and the three days before Ascension THURSDAY (Minor). “Rogation” comes from rogo “to ask”. For … Read More
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