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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)
Total Voters: 26,606
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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)
Total Voters: 19,255
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Category Archives: Lighter fare
The votes are as high as an Elephant’s eye…
I’m once again rising to a beautiful day! How ’bout you?
The Lost Beatitude
Today, I am determined to be upbeat. I have in mind that beatitude that didn’t get into the Gospel, but which has been handed down through tradition. Beati qui non exspectant, quia non disappointabuntur.
I’m sure you’ve heard the word “jesuitical”.
You may have read about how, during the airplane presser on the way back from Sweden, Pope Francis was asked a question about the ordination of women. The Pope slammed the door hard, saying, “Never“, which on my planet, which … Read More
The latest on the Reformation from Lutheran Satire (with some digs at us along the way)
We have to laugh at ourselves once in a while. Right? I really enjoy these guys over at Lutheran Satire. They present a refreshing view.
Pius XI is back on the job after a nice vacation
A few days ago I got a note from a reader that, on the Vatican website, it was no longer possible to access the documents of Pope Ratti, Pius XI (1922-39). Immediately, I thought, “AH HAH!” “Ah hah! …”, … Read More
1962: Of Manners in Church, of the Vernacular, and of Vocations
One of you readers sent me a link to a video from 1962, made in Ireland, about the changes in the Ritual for administration of sacraments, especially of Marriage and Baptism. They talk about the New Ritual, the introduction of … Read More
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CATHOLIC CHESS CHAOS! Oh, the humanity.
From the often amusing Eye Of The Tiber: Society of St. Pius X chess grandmaster Larcel Mafebvre has turned four of his pieces into bishops without approval from the World Chess Federation, officials have confirmed. “Mr. Mafebvre has, without approval from the Federation, created bishops … Read More
The “Wile E. Coyote of contemporary liberal catholicism” rides again!
Every once in a while the Wile E. Coyote of contemporary liberal catholicism over at Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter) goes on a venom bender. Michael Sean Winters can last a few weeks without bashing Acton Institute and then he falls off the wagon. … Read More
Seven and Seven Sunday
No, not the 7 & 7 you are probably thinking about. Movie remakes. Remakes of movies are a tradition of sorts. Some work. Some don’t. For example, a while back I watched the 1959 Ben Hur with Charlton Heston, in preparation … Read More
The language of politics
This is really good.
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