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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: March 2015
Nearly 500 faithful priests in England and Wales sign letter urging Synod to stand firm!
At the UK’s Catholic Herald, for which I write a weekly column, find the following: Nearly 500 priests in England and Wales urge synod to stand firm on Communion for the remarried Priests says that doctrine and practice must ‘remain … Read More
ASK FATHER: Extraordinary Form “Dialogue” Masses
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Your post of Archbishop Sample’s remarks and the subsequent discussion in the remarks section rekindled an interest I have in the liturgical reforms instituted by Pope Pius XII, specifically encouragement of the dialogue Mass when Low Mass is celebrated. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can confessions be heard during Mass in the Extraordinary Form?
From a reader: Is it appropriate for a priest to be hearing confessions while Extraordinary Form Mass has started? My priest seemed to think it was never done in the “old” days as he called it. Yes, confessions were often … Read More
English translation problem on Vatican website of key paragraph of an important document
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was reading an article on the SSPX website on Religious Liberty last night. In it, they quoted Dignitatis Humanæ of the Second Vatican Council. Interestingly, the part the SSPX would particularly object to is missing on the … Read More
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Great news!
I received some great news today. The Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy have finished recording some 30 tracks for a forthcoming music CD of Gregorian Chant. The target time for release is early June 2015. I will post links as … Read More
POLL: Covering images for 1st Passion Sunday, 5th Sunday of Lent
From this Sunday, traditionally called 1st Sunday of the Passion, it is customary to veil images in churches. What is going on where you are? This is a fine old tradition. It has to do with deprivation of the senses … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for this 1st Passion Sunday? The 5th Sunday of Lent? Let us know.
My View For Awhile: Home again home again…
It’s time for the return trip, to be home for Sunday. As I wait for the first leg of the journey, I reflect on the joys of traveling by air. My stay in the members lounge is at least better … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can’t get baptism certificate. Can we still get married?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My fiance was baptised (as well as communion and confirmed) in a catholic church in Sicily and is unable to obtain his baptism certificate. What do we do in this situation? Can we still get married in the Church? … Read More
ASK FATHER: TLM form for Communion during Novus Ordo
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I go to both the older and newer forms of the Roman Rite at my parish church and receive Holy Communion kneeling / on the tongue at the new form. Instead of saying “?Body of Christ” … Read More
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