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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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Monthly Archives: December 2021
Card. Pell gave a talk at the London Oratory – VIDEO
His Eminence George Card. Pell gave a fascinating and multifaceted talk at the London Oratory recently. A friend of mine made a video, which he placed on YouTube. He talks about his experiences. However, at the Q&A time, Damian Thompson … Read More
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I received a note today about the recent passing away of a long-time reader and commentator here (though he hadn’t commented for a while), John C (aka acricketchirps). His wife wrote: “He was anointed and received the apostolic pardon.” … Read More
Our Rich Traditions of Ember Wednesday of Advent – The Missa Aurea, Golden Mass
In the old Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, 13 December was about the darkest day of the year (= Greg 26 Dec). Hence, St. Lucy, whose name is from the Latin lux… “light”, reminds us who dwell in the … Read More
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Photo by The Great Roman™ Today, the 15th day of the month, is quite a “lean” day for monthly donations. Please consider signing up? Thank you. I pray for my benefactors daily, often with Holy Mass for their intention. It … Read More
ASK FATHER: I have no home base. What would be considered my diocese or parish that I would have a duty to?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve sold my residence, given away my possessions and am now living in a van and traveling full time. I have no home base – where I drive to is where my home is for that … Read More
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 3rd Sunday of Advent “Gaudete” – POLL
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday obligation (jabbed or not!), either live … Read More
ASK FATHER: Did Francis say that sexual sins aren’t that serious?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Why is it always an airplane? When Pope Francis went back to Rome from Greece he talked about the resignation of the Archbishop in Paris because of a past sexual scandal. One thing the Pope said … Read More
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