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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- YES! (66%, 1,905 Votes)
- YES! And I will recruit others! (34%, 974 Votes)
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The "sign of peace" during Mass in the Ordinary Form...
- 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)
- I like it and am happy to do it. (11%, 2,955 Votes)
- I don't care one way or another. (6%, 1,696 Votes)
Total Voters: 26,606
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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)
- I don't care. (2%, 431 Votes)
- What's penance? (1%, 152 Votes)
Total Voters: 19,255
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Category Archives: Mail from priests
What happens when we get out of the way
I am convinced that if we simply follow the liturgical books, say the texts and carry out the gestures properly, in a style continuous with our tradition, the Church’s liturgy has power the capture minds and hearts and transform them. … Read More
Soooo… Fr. Longenecker is going after Fr. Z, is he?
I have – with brow furrowed and full of concern – received word that Fr. Dwight Longenecker, for whom I have such great esteem, has decided to toss darts at WDTPRS! He was wondering aloud if, given that I do … Read More
QUAERITUR: non-concelebrating priests and Communion
From a priest reader: Except when the Archbishop (or another Bishop) is celebrating here at the parish I am not inclined to concelebrate. I prefer to attend in choir as does my associate when one or the other or a … Read More
A diocesan paper makes distinctions: liturgical and devotional music
In the official newspaper of the Diocese of Columbus, OH, there is an interesting notice from the Office of Worship. It is a brief piece, and therefore cannot drill to depth, but it is useful nonethess. And the topic couldn’t … Read More
QUAERITUR: Did Rome say “versus populum” is “the norm”?
From a priest reader: I thought I read, when Mother Angelica opened her new shrine, there was somewhat of a dispute, because she wanted Masses said "ad Orientem" and others said she couldn’t. The matter, I think, was appealed to … Read More
“All the wishing in the world…”
Thanks to Fr. ER of Orthometer for this! Spurred by this.
A priest writes: “let’s hang up the ‘old Mass'”
When bishops, priests pr seminarians write I will always do my best to hide their identity, unless they specifically say it is okay to use their name. From a priest: Greetings from ___. I just thought I’d drop a note … Read More
A ray of hope
From a priest reader: Fr. Z, Your refrain ‘brick by brick’ has struck a cord with me. A reader recently sent in that he/she noticed the priest purifying his hands after the distribution of Holy Communion. I had started doing … Read More
5-9 Aug: workshop to learn Traditional Dominican Rite
From a reader: The Living Tradition: The Dominican Rite in the Twenty-First Century Dates: August 5-9, 2009 Place: St. Albert the Great PrioryHouse of Studies of the Western Dominican Province 5890 Birch Court Oakland CA 94618 As a response to … Read More
9-13 Feb: in depth TLM workshop for priests – Mundelein, IL (Chicago)
From Fr. Haynes at St. John Cantius in Chicago: The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Chicago, are offering Traditional Latin Mass Training Workshops for priests and seminarians. Private Altar at Cardinal Stritch House, … Read More
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