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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: “But Father! But Father!”
REVIEW: 2011 Ordo from Angelus Press
The nice people at Angelus Press sent me a 2011 Ordo… the Ordo Divini Officii Persolvendi Missaeque Sacrificii Peragendi Pro Anno Domini 2011. This Ordo is in accordance with the rubrics established by John XXIII in Rubricarum instructum of 25Jul … Read More
QUAERITUR: “bishops in soutanes with big, gaudy riiiiiiings”
We now shift away from the less important issues – salvation outside the Church and American exceptionalism – to focus on something of momentous significance. From a reader: At times I have seen priests wearing a short black cape over … Read More
In search of … THE VORTEX
I was recently in Kansas City, MO. Denizens of Kansas City and travelers alike take a great risk when moving about in that city. They may fall into… THE VORTEX. No, I am not talking about the guy with the … Read More
WDTPRS: Sanctus
In the print version of WDTPRS, the weekly column, I have been comparing the lame-duck ICEL translation of the Ordinary of Holy Mass still hear in our churches with the new, approved version we will one day be able to … Read More
QUAERITUR: Priest in confession doesn’t ask for Act of Contrition
From a reader: My parish pastor forgets to ask me to say the Act of Contrition after I’ve finished my Confession. (I should note that he is from Cuba and that he does not speak English well at all, although … Read More
New Kindle is coming
The new Kindle from Amazon is coming. The price has dropped. The new Kindle will be released on 27 August. There are two versions. For $139 it connects with wifi and has a 6" display. Two colors. USA preorder HERE … Read More
MAN BITES DOG!
Many years ago I was walking along the river on an evening constitutional with a Chinese friend the topic of differences in food came up. I asked him whether or not he had eaten dog very often. He said, "yes", … Read More
No brainer from Germany: 44% would go to the OLD, traditional Mass
In order to have a clear, effective voice in the world, Catholics need to have a clear understanding of who they are and what they believe. In order to have a strong Catholic identity we must revitalize our Catholic worship. … Read More
WDTPRS POLL: Card. George gives award to Fr. Pfleger
Sooo… Cardinal George of Chicago is going to give an award to Fr. Pfleger. "But Father! But Father!", you might be saying. "What for?" For: service in pursuit of dismantling racism, injustice and inequalities on behalf of African Americans and … Read More
Agnes… lambs… Popes…. nuns… pallia
The Holy Father blessed lambs today, the feast of St. Agnes, as usual. The lambs are associated with Agnes, because of the Latin similarity of their names, Agnes and agnus. Get it? Those sisters in the background are Benedictine nuns … Read More
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