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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)
- 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)
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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Another prayer request and some very good news
First, I want to thank the WDTPRSers who helped prayer that "A" get that highly desired job. He got it. He didn’t only get it, but the circumstances were remarkable. After meeting with various managers etc up the chain, it … Read More
Cacciaguida
When I first started looking at blogs I found Cacciaguida. I think I must have been looking up things on Dante when I stumbled on it. I met Cacciaguida yesterday evening after I talk I gave in Norfolk, VA. He … Read More
Hilarious from the Jester
The Curt Jester has paged me! Paging Father Z Remember the reporter who confused "crows ear" with crozier? Well here is a pretty funny one. VOA’s Jeff Swicord drew an admittedly crummy assignment: reporting on the latest shenanigans put on … Read More
The Australian: Pope rejects WYD chasuble design
Here is an interesting story from The Australian sent by kind reader: THE Pope has decided he will not wear the vestments specially designed for World Youth Day and billed as "chic clergy couture" on the WYD website. The "earthy-red" … Read More
Curia rumors about Archbp. Amato and Archbp. Ranjith
Rorate has tipped us off to something in Italia Oggi (Italy Today) about the possibility that H.E. Archbp. Amato will be moving to the Congregation for Divine Worship, which would mean also My emphases and comments. Curie e Curiali: Ranjith … Read More
Prayer request
Will everyone please say some prayers for adequate weather for my flights today to the East coast? I am looking at the weather and things don’t look good. UPDATE: Everything worked out! Thanks.
A warm request for your prayers
Out of your charity please pray for "B", who is struggling with cancer and great pain. I believe "B" sees this blog, as do others who know her. If you post something here, for her, I think it would be … Read More
QUAERITUR: permanent deacons and the TLM
I got this question via e-mail. I have treated it here on the blog a couple time already but it bears a review. Dear Father, I am a seminarian and I have a quick question that I would like … Read More
Knoxville, TN: First Solemn Latin Mass in Decades
Frequent reader/commentor Henry sent the following: Knoxville Catholics’ First Solemn Latin Mass in Decades At 2 pm on Sunday, April 20 at Knoxville’s historic Holy Ghost Catholic Church — currently celebrating its centennial — area Catholics will enjoy the city’s … Read More
QUAERITUR: attending an SSPX on a Sunday – obligation fulfilled?
I got a question via e-mail: I have very close friends who attend the SSPX masses. They have invited me to attend the confirmation of one of their children in St Mary Kansas. If I go I will be there … Read More
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