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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?
- 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)
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
WDTPRS – 22 December COLLECT (2002MR)
We are closing in on our goal. Let’s look at the Collect for 22 December in the 2002MR. The Roman Station today is the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles. COLLECT: Deus, qui, hominem delapsum in mortem conspiciens, Unigeniti tui adventu … Read More
Michael O’Brien on “Twilight”: modern man’s futile flight from conscience
From a reader: I think Michael O’Brien’s new piece (12/19/09) on "Twilight" and its popularity is a much better analysis than the one written by Sophie Caldecott. I have both read and written a lot on Twilight and O’Brien’s piece … Read More
Dust up in Japan over new translation
In the UK’s weekly liberal fishwrap The Tablet (aka The Pill aka RU486) there is a note about a tussle over the new translation in Japan. JAPAN JAPAN’S BISHOPS have clashed with the Vatican in an effort to keep their … Read More
POLL ALERT: Le Figaro on Ven. Pius XII … AUX ARMES!
Aux armes, citoyens! In another entry I asked you readers to keep your eyes peeled for online POLLS about the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to promulgate the decree regarding the heroic virtues of Ven. Pius XII. A reader alerted … Read More
QUAERITUR: priest says not to lift the chasuble during TLM
From a reader: Our TLM priest has asked the altar servers not to lift his chasuble during the elevations. Says it distracts him.Anyway, I was wondering if the chasuble lifting is just a tradition or if it is such a … Read More
How wouldst thou vote in our “Thou v. You” poll?
Maybe we could have a petition…. "What if we just said ‘Thee’?" … How wouldst thou vote? n {democracy:38}
Avenging elephants in India didn’t forget
The great pastor of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness, has an interesting post: Last July, as you may remember, Christians in the Indian state of Orissa were subjected to severe persecution. A 22 year old nun was burnt to death, an orphanage … Read More
Sen. Nelson sold himself
Sen. Nelson (D-NE) gets from Pres. Obama and Sen. Reid (D-NV) federal money for Medicaid … for Nebraska… pretty much forever? Sen. Nelson is apparently okay with other states paying for Nebraska’s free ride. Sen. Nelson must be okay with … Read More
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WDTPRS: 4th Sunday of Advent – COLLECT (2002MR) – POLL!
The Collect for this Sunday is the Post-communion of the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March) in the 1962MR. Most of you who recite the Angelus know this prayer. This time we also get the WDTPRS version since we want … Read More
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