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- 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?
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- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
- No, I hesitate about such a move. (5%, 900 Votes)
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Category Archives: HONORED GUESTS
ASK FATHER: Does 4th Commandment apply to in-laws?
From a reader… I simply cannot find the answer to this anywhere. My understanding is that my father in law and mother in law are my parents under the Catholic Church and therefore the 4th commandment applies to my duties … Read More
Reader Feedback, Biretta Project Update, A Note to Cops, Challenge Coins
Some reader feedback. First, I received a great note from a seminarian who benefit from the generosity of one of you readers out there. For more on the BIRETTA PROJECT go HERE Next, a snail mail card from a fellow … Read More
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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: Deadly house fire
From a reader… Your prayers are requested for the Seago family. They suffered a horrific accidental house fire last weekend that tragically claimed the lives of the mother and 4 of the children. Only the father and one child were … Read More
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: “I have Stage Four cancer…pray to Carlo Acutis!”
From a long-time commentator here and a blogist: I have Stage Four cancer in the chest wall muscle and a tumor on the artery under the skull. I am considering all options. I am asking all my friends to pray … Read More
Reader Feedback and Your Voicemail and Biretta Project Request (Octogenarian)
I think my Guardian Angel prompted some good feedback over the last few hours. I really needed it. First, from a reader: Based on your recommendation, my wife and I watched The Nightingale last night – US HERE – UK HERE … Read More
Fr. Z’s Voice Mail: Forty Hours Feedback and a Candle-Mass in CA
I very much appreciate reader feedback by email and it is great to get voicemail. Here are a couple voice mails. First, please know that I had a deuce of a time getting the audio off the computer and on … Read More
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PRAYER REQUEST: Archbp. Carroll’s “Prayer for Government”
Fathers, you might want to have everyone pray this after Mass on Inauguration Day and other major public holidays. This, and other prayers, are deeply needed. The following prayer was composed by John Carroll, Archbishop of Baltimore, in 1791. He was … Read More
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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! Registered or not, will you in your charity please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. I get many requests by … Read More
An Epiphany hymn… differently
From a couple years back… in case you are new around here. On a lighter note for your Epiphany joy, here is an offering from the official Parodohymnodist, the great Fr. Tim Ferguson. He provides an introduction: I was just … Read More
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