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Tag Archives: Christmas
Reminders about Christmas and Holy Communion
First, if you are not in the state of grace, don’t just go to Holy Communion anyway. That’s a sacrilege and a mortal sin. Those of you who are lax about Mass attendance need to remember that not going to … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, The Drill
Tagged Christmas, Holy Communion, iterum, Ordo, SSPX
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Miracle Near 34th Street: My and your Christmas plans. WDTPRS POLL ALERT!
There is a POLL at the end!
Where will you be for Christmas this year and at which Mass do you plan to assist?
For Christmas this year, I will again be in New York City to celebrate the Miracle Near … Continue reading
WDTPRS POLL: Your Advent practices
Advent is a season of preparation for the Second Coming of the Lord as well as celebration of the First Coming, the Nativity of the Lord.
Many include in their observance of Advent many of the trimmings and trappings of Christmas.
What … Continue reading
Anti-Christianity, anti-Christmas billboard – WDTPRS POLL
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A billboard in New Jersey is promoting atheism by asking motorists to question certain holiday traditions and to “celebrate reason,” MyFoxNY.com reports.
The billboard, near the Lincoln Tunnel in North Bergen, N.J., depicts a … Continue reading
Posted in POLLS, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged bigotry, billboard, Christmas, free speech
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Benedict XVI to Roman Curia for Christmas… some liturgical observations
The other day Pope Benedict addressed the Roman Curia for the annual exchange of Christmas greetings.
You might recall his foundational speech in 2005 which defined much of the work of his pontificate.
This year, the Holy Father reviewed the year, spending … Continue reading



























