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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)
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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)
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Category Archives: Linking Back
Buginicare
Liberals pit the experience of the individual during Mass against the assembly. Most liberals think congregations should be nearly constrained to do everything everyone else does (including what the priest does). Is it possible that the Novus Ordo lends itself … Read More
More comments on The Tablet’s vulgar little scream
In the last issue of The Tablet (aka "The Bitter Pill") the editors had a little hissy fit. I look at their piece here. Subsequently, I have found comment by His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Finigan as well as The Sensible Bond. … Read More
Transfiguration: Feast for the Lateran Basilica
Did you know that today is the titular feast of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome? "But Father! But Father", I can hear you objecting. "Don’t you know that that basilica is called ‘St. John‘? How … Read More
The 4th Luminous Mystery: Transfiguration
We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration The Mystery of the Transfiguration was a matter of intense reflection on the part of the Fathers. Remember that this takes place some eight days after … Read More
A reader reacts about the SSPX “emergency powers” argument
Under another entry, a reader posted a comment about the whole SSPX "emergency powers" argument, by which the same SSPX justifies its lack of obedience to the Bishop of Rome and continues to act without any kind of permission or … Read More
Brick by brick in Miami
From a reader: Reverend Father,Thank you for all you do and thank you for your recent "coverage" of Father Hogan’s post regarding the EF in Miami. I would like to alert you to another good sign here in Miami which … Read More
The arrant thief, giver of memories
The summers of my youth were intense rites of watching minor league ball games with my grandfather, bare-backed horses, swimming, crackling buzzing nights with chess pieces and a short-wave radio over the sound of distant trains. Summers were given to … Read More
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QUAERITUR ALIBI: Why isn’t Mary considered a priest?
Mark Shea in his blog, Catholic and Enjoying It, has a good Q&A: A reader asks: Why isn’t Mary [the Mother of God] considered the first priest since she actually brought Christ into this world? Well, in a certain sense … Read More
Fr. Finigan on an annual indulgence: anniversary of baptism
Did you know that you can gain an indulgence on the anniversary of your baptism? his Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Tim Finigan, has an entry on this and a useful entry on baptismal certificates. Getting a baptismal certificate I am very glad … Read More
Clergy and music revisited
Remember the question about deacons and music ministry? Vultus Christi had an interesting photo of a group of priests of the Diocese of Tulsa singing Gregorian chant during a Mass.
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