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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?
- 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: February 2016
ASK FATHER: Poured Precious Blood down sacrarium. Go to a Missionary of Mercy?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I know an EMHC who once was instructed after Mass to pour, and did pour, the remaining (there was a lot) Precious Blood in the sacrarium. This EMHC will be attending a pilgrimage this weekend at … Read More
It’s no joke. The Devil hates Latin.
I have attended a couple workshops on exorcism. I have spoken with exorcists. Again and again I have heard – and said – how the Devil hates Latin. This is more than a witticism. Over at NLM I found … Read More
ASK FATHER: Neglect of the Precepts of the Church and Mortal Sin. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a priest… QUAERITUR: I am trying to clarify whether or not the precepts of the church bind under mortal sin? According to the catechism of St. Pius X they do, however the current CCC gives no clear indication. I … Read More
Justice Scalia spoke at Acton Institute
Back in 1997 Justice Scalia addressed Acton Institute’s 7th Anniversary Dinner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He titled his remarks “On Interpreting the Constitution”. He explained his originalist approach to Constitutional law, and the severe drawbacks that he saw with any alternative method of … Read More
ASK FATHER: How long after death can Last Rites be given?
In the last few hours some of you have sent similar questions. QUAERITUR: How long after death can the Sacrament of Anointing be administered? Sometimes we say “Last Rites”, though technically Last Rites includes Penance, Anointing and Viaticum (Eucharist), and hopefully … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point or two in the sermon you heard for your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know. I spoke about frequent examination of conscience, principle faults, confession of sins in kind and number, and making plans … Read More
End of The World – 14 February 2016
Apparently today is to be the End of the World. Hey! That’s… today! GO TO CONFESSION!
Justice Antonin Scalia – RIP
This is a day for serious mourning for our country. Justice Antonin Scalia died, at age 79. Pray for the Scalia family, remembering in a particular way our friend Fr. Paul Scalia. Pray for these United States.
Astonishing new church in Russia
Church architecture reflects the faith of the people who build churches. These days many of the modern Catholic churches I have seen look more like municipal airport buildings than structures to house the most sacred thing humans can undertake, the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Difference between male and female?
From a seminarian… QUAERITUR: I’m a seminarian at __ in ___ and I was wondering what’s the reason for why women should not be in the sanctuary for things such as lecturing and EMHC? I’m totally on board with this teaching, I just don’t know … Read More
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