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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)
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- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Must read: Camille Paglia on feminist disrespect for men
I have enjoyed reading Camille Paglia for a long time. I fervently oppose many of her positions, of course. BUT… she is tough and honest and clear and, oh boy, can she write. Reading her scary-good prose is an unsettling … Read More
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NEW Z-SWAG: “I am a Self-Absorbed Promethean Neopelagian and proud of it.”
Are you a self-absorbed promethean neopelagian?* I have just the thing for you! I added a new section to my Z-Swag store at Cafepress. There are bumper-stickers, car-magnets, coffee mugs, buttons and few other items. Here is a view of … Read More
QUAERITUR: Ember Day coincides with feast day
From a reader: On consulting my Ordo [for the Extraordinary Form] this coming Saturday is the feast of St. Thomas. This supersedes the Ember Day which should be commemorated at the Mass of the day. Should we still observe the Ember Day … Read More
Buy Soap from Dominicans… NOW. No. Really! TODAY!
I am informed that the “Soap Sisters”, the Dominicans in New Jersey who make the wonderful soaps, will shut down their store after 16 December. If you want to order, order NOW. Buy soap. Help nuns. Click NOW. Help Dominicans. … Read More
Kindle book by Pope Francis FREE today, Sunday [UPDATE: Still not too bad.]
At Amazon today, and today only, Sunday, a book by Pope Francis is being offered for free on KINDLE. Open Mind, Faithful Heart. Regularly… well… not free. [It is now $9.99] Don’t have a Kindle yet? Get a Paperwhite HERE. One … Read More
Peter O’Toole: R.I.P. Fr. Z POLL
Actor Peter O’Toole has died at the age of 81. He will forever be connected to one of the greatest films of its era (or any era), Lawrence of Arabia. I suspect some of you young’uns haven’t seen it. I … Read More
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Pope Francis’ new interview: damage control on “trickle down” economics?
Interviews. Interviews. Interviews. Pope Francis gave an interview to La Stampa. In the newest interview, the Holy Father is asked about reactions to his odd economic observations in Evangelii gaudium. My translation: Some passages in Evangelii gaudium attracted accusations from … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point – or two – that you heard in sermon for your Sunday Mass of precept? Let us know.
WDTPRS POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday?
Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent. Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox.
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Pope Francis: Women must not be clericalized!
In La Stampa we find a report on yet another interview Pope Francis has given, apparently to La Stampa. I haven’t found the whole thing yet. [UPDATE: Italian Original HERE.] But in the summary we read: Commenting on Curia reform, the … Read More
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