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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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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)
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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: On the road
Rome – Day 2: Stoffa and nonsense
If I am of an early morning out and about, my standard “large” Roman breakfast… Things you see when walking about. Lovely little neighborhood Marian shrines. People take care of them. I really enjoy the old “don’t be a litter … Read More
Rome – Day 1: Pall and Pallotti
Errands this beautiful Roman morning took me past the great Jesuit church, the Gesù, where you find the tomb of St. Ignatius. I prayed for the conversion or the eradication of the society. I would prefer one over the other! … Read More
ROME Day 0: Feet on the ground and … dragging a little
I have arrived in Rome to great tales of rain. Apparently there was so much rain that runways at FCO were flooded. One this is for sure: there was flood of people at passport control… it took over an hour. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Anniversay Edition
I’m on my way to Rome for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage. I’m taking happy thoughts of gratitude to Pope Benedict along with great hope for many more future benefits from this monumentally important gift to the Church. Meanwhile, spoke by … Read More
Fr. Z heading to Rome for Summorum Pontificum, also asks for input
A few items as the Labor Day weekend winds to a close. First, I will be in Rome for the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage. I’m only there for a week and I will be REALLY BUSY for a lot of it. … Read More
NYC Day 3-4: Noodle Bliss, Trim & My View For Awhile
The all too brief Gotham jaunt continued. After my breakfast of champions I made another foray to the Met. I’ve seen most of the older European collection so often that many of the paintings now greet me by name. Hence, … Read More
NYC Day 1-2: Delivery and Determination
The city is beautiful right now, clear blue skies and mild temperatures. Couldn’t be better. Yesterday, after settling in, I ran to the Morgan Library. There are exhibits now on Henry David Thoreau. It seems that the Morgan has just … Read More
My View For Awhile: Challenge Coin Chapter Edition
I’m off to deliver a challenge coin to the guys who pushed me over the edge finally to have mine made. I’m tardy in the exchange but it’ll happen in the next couple of days. Meanwhile my bag my been … Read More
My View For Awhile: Post Syzygy
MCI is a madhouse. Many people have some sort of eclipse commemorating shirt. I was supposed to do a radio slot with Drew Mariani but in the chaos it didn’t work. We had some clouds but mangaged to see some … Read More
Getting up to date in Kansas City
This morning I had Holy Mass at St. Philippine Duschesne which is run by the FSSP. I thought it was to be a Sung Mass, but it turned out to be Solemn, which was a treat. Here are a few … Read More
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