Category Archives: POLLS

Informal but interesting

POLL: SECOND ROUND – What name WILL (not should) the next Pope choose?

Posted on 12 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We had a first poll HERE.  I took the top 15 results and offer them again for your opinion as the conclave begins today!
The combox is open for your explanations.   Anyone can vote, but you have to have an approved … Continue reading →

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Annual appeal videos during Mass. Fr. Z posts an example. POLL ALERT!

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This morning, before celebration of Low Mass in the Usus Antiquior, it fell to me to introduce a video from the Diocese of Madison about the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Since last night I ran into the Bishop, His Excellency Most Reverend … Continue reading →

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A woman’s report on wearing a veil in church for the first time – Fr. Z POLL!

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The subject of chapel veils, mantillas, whatever, comes up occasionally.  It always excites conversation.
My view is that this custom should be revived.  According to the Church’s present law, women are not obliged to cover their heads in church.  I would … Continue reading →

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POLL: What name will (not should) the next Pope choose?

Posted on 19 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of the more entertaining aspects of a papal election is speculation not only about whom the Cardinal Electors will choose, but what the new Pope’s name will be.
Entertaining, yes, but there is a serious side to it. John Paul … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: 3 February St. Blaise Day Blessing of Throats

Posted on 3 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our liturgical calendar is packed with wonderful opportunties for spiritual benefits.
Today there is a special blessing for candles (not just yesterday!) in honor of St. Blaise and then a blessing of throats.
I once stood for hours in the church in … Continue reading →

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Fishwrap gins up the Catholic gun control debate – POLL

Posted on 22 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at Fishwrap I was amused to see Michael Sean Winters go after Nicholas Hahn of the far more serious Crisis Magazine who opined that the US bishops and papal spokesman Fr. Lombardi ought to butt out of the gun-control … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Do I say an “Amen!” in the 1st Eucharistic Prayer? POLL

Posted on 18 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have not spent too much time observing the four Eucharistic prayers but I recall that, particularly in the Roman Canon / Eucharistic Prayer I, the priest has the option of saying “Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Are the … Continue reading →

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A shot in desperation (no… not about the gun debate) – POLL

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When a last shot is all you have!
This is making the rounds today with the caption:
This video will make you smile

So…. did it work?

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U.S. Bishops call for project of prayer, fasting to begin 30 DECEMBER to defend Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty – FR Z POLL

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Did you know that the Bishops of these United States of America have asked for Catholics to pray, fast and abstain on Fridays, and take part in a holy hour each month?
Click HERE.
Call To … Continue reading →

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POLL: 2013 March For Life in Washington D.C (25 January).

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

How many readers here are going to participate in any or all of the events surrounding the 2013 March For Life in Washington D.C., on 25 January.
I understand there is a TLM being sponsored by a Juventutem group after the … Continue reading →

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