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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)
- I don't care one way or another. (6%, 1,696 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
ASK FATHER: Communion services simply because the priest is away?
From a reader… QUAERITUR … sort of… there is am implied question: It all started when I tried to go to a noon Mass today at the liberal parish you have showcased before (the old pastor retired but the new guy … Read More
Si vis pacem, para bellum – If you want peace, prepare war! Hackers, scams and YOU. Some discussion.
Just lately, I’ve had a number of emails telling me things like: “My email was hacked, so here is my new address.” “My credit card info was stolen, so I have to change my donation method.” “Someone I know got … Read More
ACTION ITEM! Pentecost Novena Prayers for Traditional Latin Mass
I received this good idea from a priest friend. Please consider doing this and sharing it widely. RIGHT AWAY… today is ASCENSION THURSDAY which begins the original novena. Friends, Tomorrow begins the Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. It would … Read More
Leo XIV: “a very ‘say the black, do the red’ kind of priest”
It’s great to see a phrase you have popularized for so long that people now use it rather commonly. It’s even better when that phrase is used to describe our new Pope Leo XIV. Also of note in that screen … Read More
“Shut up, pray for the man, keep doing your thing and stay out of sight. Winter is not over. The wolves are not dead yet.”
I have a text group which includes very bright, highly credentialed men, of high caliber and “work” experience, including a religious, curial official, rooted Roman, etc. This is something that appeared today in the “stream”. I’ve edited it and pasted … Read More
ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: I have not had time, and will probably not any time soon to go back to footage of previous last handful of Roman Pontiff to confirm, but I heard that apparently Pope Leo XIV when he … Read More
ASK FATHER: Celebrating Our Lady of Fatima’s Mass (TLM) on 13 May
From a priest…. QUAERITUR: I need an advice. I would like to say the Holy Mass on Tuesday in Vetus Ordo and I would like to use the texts from the Our Lady of Fatima feast (optional commemoration in Novus … Read More
ASK FATHER: Father just said “I absolve you in the name of….”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been in a conundrum after confession today. The priest, a very holy yet elderly one was the confessor. At the words of absolution he said “and I absolve you in the name of etc…” and … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest cut me off while confessing my sins
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Long-time listener, first-time caller, as it were. I’ve followed your blog for years, and it has been a great source of knowledge and spiritual wisdom for me. I went to confession today in a cathedral. As … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest went “off script” when giving absolution
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In Confession recently, a visiting priest went off script during the absolution and concluded with “I do absolve you in the name of the Father…” Do you think this is valid? I trust in God’s mercy … Read More
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