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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: June 2014
DENMARK: Parliament forces State (Lutheran) church to have same-sex “marriages”
“Oh no!”, they rush to exclaim, “We’re all about freedom! Freedom for you and for me and for… everyone! Even Catholics! We’ll never force you to marry homosexuals.” First, never accept the premise that the same-sex “marriage” issue is a matter … Read More
OLDIE PODCAzT: Pentecost Tuesday St John Paul on the unforgivable sin; O.L. of Fatima and the vision of Hell
Here is an item from the archives. It is dated, but enjoy! As I wrote then… ___ Today is Tuesday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is … Read More
Ed Peters has suggestions for Synod on Family
Ed Peters, distinguished canonist, posted at his blog, In The Light Of The Law, about the upcoming autumn Synod on the family. He has no combox over there, but you should visit his place. I suggest a careful reading of … Read More
Your Good News
Do you have some good news to share with the readership? Let us know.
Fishwrap spirituality: a sampling
A jaunt through a few of the things posted today at Fishwrap (aka The National Schismatic Reporter) gives you a sense of their … “spirituality”. They’re spiritual over there. For example, we learn from a Franciscan, Michael Crosby, more about … Read More
ASK FATHER: Just how old are you, anyway?
Lately I have had a few questions about my age. Here are some videos of hits from the year I was born: No.. really… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmOiAwtvFxk&feature=player_embedded This is nice… some of you remember… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvkj4TiSaNQ&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBmE_clkBBU&feature=player_embedded And if that weren’t bad enough… … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
What were the good points you heard in the sermon you heard as you fulfilled your Sunday obligation? Share them.
WDTPRS (1962MR) Pentecost: understanding rightly
Let’s look at the Collect for Pentecost as it appears in the Missale Romanum of St. John XXIII. You will recognize it as the prayer after the Veni, Sancte Spiritus: Deus, qui corda fidelium Sancti Spiritus illustratione docuisti: da nobis in eodem Spiritu … Read More
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ANOTHER UPDATE: Feedback from the troops and thanks for the socks!
Remember our Fox River Socks project for the troops in Afghanistan? I posted the link to a wishlist created by a Catholic chaplain. As you know, socks are really important for soldiers. The wishlist was created for some 1800 pairs … Read More
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