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- 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?
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- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Paris: Day 4 – Bonnard
There is an incredible exhibit at the Musée D’Orsay of Pierre Bonnard. The exhibit nearly did me in. There were pieces from all over the world, but photos were only possible of those from Paris. I’ll have to … Read More
Paris: Day 3 – Water lilies and chicken
As one does, we had a stroll in the Tuileries Garden. Chestnuts are blooming. We went to the Orangeries to see some Monet, the monumental water lily and pond panels from 1927, in two oval rooms that represent infinity. … Read More
Warning about “dark web”, hacks of your webcams
I saw a story on CNN (which I almost never watch) about a growing trend… an alarming trend. I bring it to your attention so that you can take steps to guard against a really nasty hack. It is possible … Read More
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Is the revolution beginning? “Hundreds” of priest learn TLM in England
Is the revolution beginning? From Church Militant: Hundreds [!]of UK Priests Learn Ancient Rite of Mass Hundreds of priests in the United Kingdom gathered in the city of Bath in England last week to learn how to say the Traditional … Read More
Paris: Day 2 – Chartres and a new clerical style?
I’ve barely been online all day. What a change. Today we went to Chartres. I have great memories of this place, which intimately tied with my personal history. Great controversy surrounds the cleaning of the interior. People will ask me … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard this Sunday? What was it?
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point in the sermon you heard this Sunday? What was it?
Paris: Day 1 – Of surf and turf
The flight was uneventful and on time. I used the wonderful Uber to get from the airport to town for only €35. We had variations on “surf and turf” starting with terrine and snails. On to sole meunière and steak … Read More
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My View For Awhile: Research Edition
UPDATE: Check the comments for a Ham Radio comment. I’m off to do some research on a couple topics. It’s sort of weird to have been 19/52 on the upgrade list. But the plane is jammed with roadwarriors. I don’t … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Text for 1st Blessing by a new priest (… same as blessing by an old priest)
QUAERITUR: Every year this comes up. I get questions about the Latin form of blessing to be given by new priests. There is no need to throw in all sorts of other ingredients as if those to be blessed were … Read More
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