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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)
- I don't care. (2%, 431 Votes)
- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
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Category Archives: Emanations from Penumbras
Video on Catholic Campaign for Human Development – question
I received an e-mail from Fr. Rutler about a video produced about the CCHD – Catholic Campaign for Human Development. I am puzzled. I was under the impression that the CHD had been cleaned up a little. Sincerely, what gives? … Read More
From the NRLC: CONDITION RED
The US Bishops asked Catholics to act. Will you? Condition Red CALL CONGRESS TODAY!: The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday, November 6, or Saturday, November 7, on Speaker Pelosi’s "rule" that would establish a federal government program … Read More
Fr. Z POLL: Response in parishes to the USCCB project
The USCCB urged dioceses/parishes to motivate people to speak up as Catholics about key issues of the health reform debate. The American bishops asked the 19,000 parishes in the USA to have bulletin inserts urging parishioners to contact their representatives … Read More
Worshipers of Moloch panic after American Bishops’ call to arms
It has been a bad week for Planned Parenthood, which originated from the eugenecist ravings of Margaret Sanger who wanted an organization to eliminate black people. First, we read this, which a reader sent me. Here is a video interview … Read More
Peru’s Card. Cipriani speaking out again
I have written before about the Lion of Lima, His Eminence Juan Luis Card. Cipriani Thorne. This from CNA: Cardinal Cipriani reminds State of duty to protect life from moment of conception Lima, Peru, Oct 29, 2009 / 11:38 am … Read More
Reason #74659 for the Apostolic Visitation of US Women Religious
Here is an interesting piece from LifeSite News. Nun Volunteering as Abortion Clinic Escort in IllinoisSr. Quinn’s prioress said in an email response to LSN that the nun sees her volunteer activity as "accompanying women who are verbally abused by … Read More
Spanish Bishop: Europe is “a continent of death… terminally ill” from abortion
What’s up with bishops these days? From CNA with my emphases… Europe is terminally ill because of abortion, warns Spanish bishop Madrid, Spain, Oct 15, 2009 / 04:11 pm (CNA).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona, Spain voiced his support this … Read More
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UK health care… foreshadow?
From The Times: Daughter saves mother, 80, left by doctors to starve AN 80-year-old grandmother who doctors identified as terminally ill and left to starve to death has recovered after her outraged daughter intervened. Hazel Fenton, from East Sussex, is … Read More
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White House spokesman Gibbs sneers at US Bishops
The White House Spokesman comments on Catholic bishops. "Shut up!", he explained. This is from CNA: White House spokesman: Catholic bishops fail to understand law on federal funding of abortion Washington D.C., Oct 12, 2009 / 07:03 pm (CNA).- Twice … Read More
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