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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)
- I like it and am happy to do it. (11%, 2,955 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: “How To…” – Practical Notes
Wherein Fr. Z had a bad scare and thereafter Fr. Z rants.
Dear Readers… I had a scare. From time to time I write about online and telephone scams, to warm you to be careful. The scammers are devious and “creative” (ironically destructive). I am not sure what happened exactly, but I … Read More
Deinde de chirurgo et plumbario. Chirurgus habet urgentem aquae rimam ad reparandam…
Then there’s the one about the surgeon and the plumber. A surgeon has a terrible leak to be fixed. It’s a weekend, so the plumber charges extra. He fixes it in 5 minutes. When the plumber gives the him the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Children playing Mass, etc.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My autistic teenage son was recently confirmed and received his first communion from Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Although I’ve lived in and around NYC for more than 30 years, I realized I knew next … Read More
ASK FATHER: Restoring, replating, regilding chalices
From a reader… I have a priest who is a good friend who owns a beautiful chalice he bought in Fatima. The gold plating on the inside of the chalice is beginning to thin out. Could you recommend someone who … Read More
Starlink
Let’s talk about Starlink. Do you have it? What’s it like?
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Pope Benedict XVI on Corpus Christi processions and a rant from Fr. Z
Today is the true Feast of Corpus Christi. In many places the Feast of Corpus Christi gets an “external celebration” on Sunday. There’s nothing wrong with that, as it gives more people a change to participate. It is wonderful to … Read More
VIDEO: A Jesuit commentator hits it outta da park! Stark clear REALITY.
This is one of the best brief “tell it like it is” videos I’ve seen in a long time. Watch it. Watch it again. And send it to at least five people. Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ
Viewing oppression in the Archdiocese of Detroit through the lens of a video
I subscribe to the YouTube channel of Midlife Stockman. He works a lot in Detroit. This guy, who might be one of the nicest guys who walks the earth, spots properties that are neglected or abandoned eyesores, dangers overgrown sideways, … Read More
Diocese of Charlotte and the “Salt March to the Sea”
In 1930, Gandhi led a 240 mile protest march to the Arabian sea to protest the British salt tax in India. People went to the sea to make salt, which was not legal. This gesture of non-violent disobedience gained … Read More
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SSPX: Habemus Papam! Pray or Speculate?
Pope Leo XIV has now been in office some 36… 37 days? He seems to be moving at a careful and deliberate pace. However, I am struck by perhaps coincidental facts which could be more than mere coincidences. For example, … Read More
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