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- YES! (66%, 1,905 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)
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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)
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Category Archives: Mail from priests
QUAERITUR: Funeral on a Sunday with the Novus Ordo
From a priest reader: I have a liturgical question for you. According to the Ordinary Form, do you know how a funeral Mass is celebrated on Sunday? Are the Proper Sunday readings and prayers used, or those for a Mass … Read More
REVIEW: St. John Cantius (Chicago) TLM – Missa Cantata – instructional DVD
I received in the mail a new instructional DVD for a TLM, Missa Cantata, prepared by the excellent Canons of St. John Cantius in Chicago. I went through it and it was a treat. First, St. John’s is a beautiful … Read More
Signs of Pelagianism
My friend Fr. Ray Blake, the distinguished pastor of St. Mary Magdalene in Brighton has a good commentary on his blog today. Pelagianism: I hate it, but it is very British. It is really a variant of Arianism which says … Read More
A response from the rector of Mount Angel Seminary about TLM training
I received the following, which in justice I am happy to post. It is a response to my entry about TLM training for seminarians at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. My emphases. Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, I would very much appreciate … Read More
QUAERITUR: chaplaincy
From a priest reader: Do you know of any traditionally minded communities of sisters or Catholic schools where a chaplain is needed to celebrate the TLM, hear confessions, give conferences, etc? I am afraid I don’t, Father. Sorry. Perhaps … Read More
QUAERITUR: chants and texts for Our Lady of Guadalupe
From a priest reader: After long delay, we’ve introduced Our Lady of Guadalupe into our calendar as a Feast, but now we have a problem: finding chants and texts! What is done in your community for Mass (Ordinary form) and … Read More
8 Dec – TLM ALERT: Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, MD
From a priest reader: Attended [Mount St. Mary Seminary] open house festivities this evening, including Service of Lessons and Carols, at which Mount rector Msgr. Rohlfs announced the planned celebration of EF Mass tomorrow at 4:15 pm at the Chapel … Read More
The “Boy Bishop” tradition lives on St. Nick’s Day
Check out the photos of the St. Nick’s "Boy Bishop" tradition posted by Fr. Longenecker at his place.
How NAC seminarians prepare their first Masses
[uc] I got this from a reader who is NOT a seminarian at the North American College in Rome. This is actually pretty useful. Deacons out there might want to pay attention. My emphases and comments. First Mass Preparation Program … Read More
A plug for Fr. Finelli
From the GMTA Department, I had a note from the great Fr. Jay Finelli last night just as I was working on my PODCAzT about the Advent hymn Conditor alme siderum. Get a load of this! Dear Fr. John, I … Read More
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