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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)
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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 2014
At last the legendary Nakatish Meat Pies
Last night we enjoyed some homemade Meat Pies. It is clear from even 5 minutes in Natchitoches that Meat Pies are thing here.
ASK FATHER: Sign of Cross an abuse during Mass?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Our priest is giving us liturgical direction every Sunday during lent. Last Sunday he said we should not cross ourselves after the confiteor when he says the prayer of absolution. He said this was an abuse and the only time … Read More
Most heresies don’t spring full-grown from the head of Zeus
A priest friend forwarded this from Pat Archbold at the National Catholic Register: The Seven Stages Of Heresy Stage 1. Immoral practice is clearly condemned and anathematized. The eternal salvation of souls is at stake. Some people still do it, … Read More
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Z-Swag: in the wild
One of you readers sent me this photo of Z-Swag, in the wild! It was posted on Twitter as well. After washing, my @fatherz travel mug makes a worthy beer glass (pictured with libation, breviary, etc., on the road) A … Read More
Some misconceptions
Someone sent me a PDF of a flyer from the Diocese of St. Petersburg in Florida promoting a series of talks on Sacrosanctum Concilium. Hopefully the talks will be great. The flyer, however, isn’t so great. There are a … Read More
WDTPRS Wednesday 1st Week of Lent: getting tenderized
Today’s Collect was in the pre-Conciliar Missale for Thursday (not Wednesday) of the 1st Week of Lent, but slightly different. In the Novus Ordo it is somewhat softened. Are you getting used to that now? Devotionem populi tui, quaesumus, Domine, benignus intende, ut, qui per abstinentiam temperantur … Read More
Southern Sojourn
I am in the south, where people eat grits. They really do. I am in a town called “Nákatish”, Louisiana, although it is spelled, Natchitoches. It really is. There is a lovely Minor Basilica here, of the Immaculate Conception. This … Read More
Deacon Sandy rides again!
Remember the 60’s throw-back deacon in Milwaukee? Deacon Sandy? Refresh your memory HERE. Because it’s Lent, and because this guy shouldn’t get a pass, here is a recent video of him in action, reading the Gospel and “preaching”. I am … Read More
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WSJ: Long interview with D. Madison’s happy culture warrior, Bp. Morlino
The the Wisconsin State Journal there is a long interview with His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison (aka “The Extraordinary Ordinary”), occasioned by the approaching 1st anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. Full transcript HERE … Read More
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