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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: July 2019
Francis’ projected restructuring of the Roman Curia – wow…just…. wow…
I’ve been reading around the topic of Francis’ proposed restructuring of the Roman Curia. It is, in Latin terms, revolutionary: Res novae. At the National Catholic Register there is a summarizing piece by Ed Condon. Within, you read… The most dramatic reform … Read More
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For UK readers about online shopping
Dear UK Readers, sometimes I appeal to you to use my links to enter Amazon for online shopping. With each purchase, I receive a percentage. This is important for my budget. Right now and until 20 July the percentage has … Read More
A young priest reflects on celebrating the TLM and its positive influences
Today at Rorate there is a positive post. Fr. Tim Iannacone, a young priest ordained in 2017, assistant in a Connecticut parish, contributed an essay on his experience of learning to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass, discovering its benefits for … Read More
PRAYER SUGGESTION: Archbp. Carroll’s “Prayer for Government”
Everyone, Happy 4th of July and God Bless America! Fathers, you might want to have everyone pray this after Mass on major public holidays in these USA. This, and other prayers, are deeply needed. The following prayer was composed by … Read More
SYZYGY WATCH! Rare Total Eclipse of the Sun
There was a rarish total solar eclipse on 2 July which terminated at the eastern coast of S. America (think Argentina… portentous!). Rarish because totality was viewed close to sunset, near to the horizon, producing some amazing views. A reader … Read More
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Historic church, rescued from demolition, to reopen in @FRDiocese
Do you recall the post about saving a spectacularly beautiful church, a shrine to St. Ann, in Fall River, MA? Miracles have been granted there. A lot has happened since I posted that. One thing that happened is that a … Read More
Excellent twist in Alaska about tax-payer funding of abortion
If it weren’t such a serious topic this would be a real hoot. Alaska’s governor and legislature are against public funding of abortion. However, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that tax payers had to pay for abortions. To deal with … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Wednesday: A Case in Point, ZedNet and Solar Cycles
I had a note today pointing me to SpaceWeather (which I regularly monitor) which has a post about new spots on your planet’s yellow star. These spots herald Solar Cycle 25, because they have a distinct signature. To wit: SUNSPOTS … Read More
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