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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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Category Archives: Brick by Brick
Bp. Morlino on beauty and worship: beauty is NOT just a matter of taste.
On the site of the Diocese of Madison’s paper, The Catholic Herald (not to be confused with The Catholic Herald in the UK), His Excellency Most Rev. Robert Morlino has some observations about liturgy which are worth a look. My … Read More
Baldichin By Baldichin
The destruction inflicted on our churches in the name of Vatican II still makes the angels weep. However, a restoration is slowly picking up momentum. Here is a good example. I like to visit the Cathedral if my native place, … Read More
The future depends on diocesan priests
My good friend Fr B – whom I hope to see soon – sent notice of a gathering of priests and future priests in New Jersey. A group of diocesan priests got together with the mighty Fr Pasley of Mater … Read More
News about Toowoomba, Australian bishops
Remember Toowoomba? The Holy Father accepted Bishop Wm. Morris’s un-proffered resignation after years of misguidance of the diocese. From CNA with my emphases and comments: Australian bishops to issue Toowoomba statement By David Kerr Vatican City, Oct 19, 2011 / … Read More
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Op-Ed in Kansas City Star about Bp. Finn
The ultra-liberal Kansas City Star in KC, MO has been gunnin’ for Bishop Robert Finn since he arrived. Now that some chum is in the water, they and their chums have been biting. Therefore, I was surprised and pleased to … Read More
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OOH-RAH! by OOH-RAH!: TLM in Afghanistan
Over at Rorate there is a note about a priest serving as a military chaplain who offers also the Extraordinary Form. A great juxtaposition of materials. More photos over there. I like the votive candle rack and the intentions tacked … Read More
QUAERITUR: Minister, ministry, apostle, apostolate…
From a reader: I’m on the pastoral council at my parish. I hear people using the term “Ministry” for all kinds of activities. Pretty much all of these folks are lay Catholics. I’m kind-of a stickler for terminology, because muddled … Read More
FSSP stats
I picked this up from our friends at Rorate Coeli: As of 1 October 2011, the FPPS has 392 members, including 228 Priests, 10 Deacons, and 154 non-diaconal Seminarians.
QUAERITUR: Things manipular. Wherein Fr. Z rants and ties on one.
From a reader: For some reason unbeknownst to me I am intrigued by the maniple. My understanding is that when the maniple comes off, the Mass is suspended, hence the reason for permitting the reading of announcements just prior to … Read More
Minnesota Bishops ask parishes to create grass-roots committees in defense of marriage
In my native place, Minnesota, the Catholic Bishops have banded together in a defense of true marriage against a redefinition of marriage to include something unnatural. Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. They are working together to support passage of … Read More
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