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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: POLLS
Some Civics! In the case of an Electoral College tie…. Fr. Z POLL!
POLL BELOW What happens if, in the presidential election, both candidates wind up with the same number of Electoral College votes? WaPo has some scenarios HERE. Review: Popular vote does not elect a President as it does Representatives to Congress … Read More
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POLL: Obama and Romney at Tanagra… er um… Al Smith Dinner
Gov. Romney’s speech at the Al Smith Dinner: [wp_youtube]R4Cw-UdQNtw[/wp_youtube] POLLS! [wp_youtube]-Gy3a50vVSk[/wp_youtube] UPDATE: And for the sake of being complete: [wp_youtube]NvuWVPSMf6g[/wp_youtube]
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Vatican II – WDTPRS POLL
I was sent this cartoon. True? “Vatican II opened up the Church… and the people left!” The statement in the cartoon is black and white, but it provides grist for civil conversation in the combox. One thing that is interesting … Read More
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WDTPRS POLL: Do you pray the Rosary and add the “Fatima Prayer”?
Let’s return to an oldie-POLL for today’s beautiful feast. First, a commercial: Years ago an acquaintance who participated on the old Compuserve Catholic Forum started her own online rosary business. She made the most beautiful – and also strongest – … Read More
Game of Thrones: WDTPRS POLL
What can you readers tell me about the show “Game of Thrones“? I keep hearing good things about the series. Please DON’T post spoilers. I (and others) may want to watch it. Stick to general comments. I have a POLL … Read More
POLL: Length of time of the elevation of the Host and Precious Blood during Mass
I FIXED THE POLL WIDGET Several people have written to me about the length of time a priest does/should elevate the Host and the chalice after the consecration. The length of time I elevate the Host is, of course, ideal. … Read More
Favorite Catholic Speakers
Brandon Vogt has an interesting poll going on about Catholic speakers. Go check it out.
Fr Z POLL: Campaign or political party donations and you
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QUAERITUR: Sign of peace is an “undignified and self-serving sacrilege”? WDTPRS POLL
From a reader: I recently read an opinion that giving the sign of peace at mass is irreverent. To quote her, ” Hand-holding is not only not in the rubrics of the Mass, it is a horrifically distracting, undignified and self-serving sacrilege that … Read More
POLL ALERT! Australia: Legal efforts to force priests to break Seal of Confession!
For POLL info, read to the bottom. From Australian news.com.au Priests could be ordered to report confessions of sex abuse to police Ashley Gardiner Herald Sun July 18, 2012 12:00AM HUNDREDS of years of Catholic tradition in the confessional could … Read More
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