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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: January 2016
Archbp. Léonard on priestly vocations. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From Catholic World News: Former Belgian primate discusses synod, success in fostering vocations In an interview with a French Catholic weekly magazine, Archbishop André-Joseph Léonard reflected upon his five years as Primate of Belgium and Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels. The prelate’s … Read More
Wonderful Sisters seeking Priest Chaplain
Mother Teresa Christe, MSSR, wrote saying that the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa need a priest chaplain. They would like both the Extraordinary and the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. These are not LCWR nuns. I asked for some details and she … Read More
Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Today, in the traditional calendar of the Roman Church, is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. What does the Lord Jesus Himself say about His own Name? In John 16:23 Jesus reveals His unity with the Father … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made during the sermon for your Mass of Obligation? Let us know! NB: These “Your Notes” posts are not about what didn’t happen, or what you wanted to happen. They are not for complaining.
“Let y’all know!” The Epiphany chant announcement of 2016’s liturgical dates
Someone posted a printable image of the Noveritis (“Let y’all know”) in Gregorian chant notation for the singing of the liturgical dates for 2016 which takes place at Epiphany after the Gospel. Find it over there. NB: In this year’s version … Read More
WDTPRS – Epiphany (Sunday) Collect: transformed by the beauty of Your sublime glory
In the Novus Ordo calendar Epiphany (which is supposed to be 12 days after Christmas – the reason it is called “Twelfth Night”) is sometimes moved to the Sunday. I suppose that they reasoned that more people would celebrate the important … Read More
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Your Holy Day of Obligation Sermon Notes
In these USA 1 January is a Holy Day of Obligation. Not so in some other countries/conferences (e.g., such as England and Wales). Intentionally missing Mass on this day, in these USA, if you could have reasonably attended, is a … Read More
HEART WATCH! DAY 16: His Hermeneuticalness’ Health UPDATE
Here is your HHH UPDATE for Day 10 of… HEART WATCH! Fr. Finigan is in the hospital after a “Minor Cardiac Episode.” The other day Father was transferred to a spiffy new clinic whence he has a view of Parliament. (Thanks for … Read More
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