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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)
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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)
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
QUAERITUR: Can Catholics be Masons?
From a reader: Recently I spoke with someone, who said Catholicism and Freemasonry would be compatible. I don’t really believe this. What’s the teachong of the Church about this matter? Catholics may not be Masons or belong to masonic organizations. … Read More
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MediaReport.com on the National Catholic Fishwrap’s “baseless and sordid swipe at the Catholic Church”
From MediaReport.com: National Catholic Reporter Smears Arch. of Los Angeles in Bogus Abuse Story MAY 11, 2012 BY THEMEDIAREPORT.COM The left-wing National Catholic Reporter newspaper [aka The Fishwrap] is suggesting that a newly discovered 27-year-old letter somehow may be evidence … Read More
“A successful EMP would send the United States spiraling back to the 18th century”
From The Foundry: U.S. Remains Vulnerable to an EMP Bryan KimbellMay 12, 2012 An article recently published by the Los Angeles Times discusses how solar storms pose a grave threat to Earth. Mike Hapgood, a space weather scientist in England, … Read More
Mooooooon!
The other day the Full Moon was at perigee (the closest point during its eliptical orbit). At Astronomy Pic of the Day has a great comparison of “Supermoon” and the Sun, taken with the same equipment. You can see that “Supermoon” … Read More
SSXP Bp. Fellay speaks with Catholic News Service (no, really!) about the present outlook
I have been praying for a positive outcome for the SSPX with the Holy Father. I think I will add some fasting. I will also say a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit soon for this intention. From CNS. … Read More
The Euro… dark days ahead
I was living in Rome when the Euro was introduced. I cursed the day, the Euro, and the inflation it caused, knowing well that it would bring nothing good. Not long ago I read that Spain may be quietly printing … Read More
RECENT POSTS and THANKS!
There is a lot going on! Here are links to recent posts that are scrolling along. A great coup for the National Shrine of St Paul, in St. Paul, Minnesota! WDTPRS kudos! WDTPRS Collect 6th Sunday of Easter – “busy … Read More
It’s Friday. Start thinking about Saturday and going to confession.
Since it is Friday, I suggest that you start thinking about going to confession on Saturday. Make a plan. Most of you have the motive, means and opportunity to go to confession regularly. Saturday is often your best time to … Read More
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