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Monthly Archives: August 2012
QUAERITUR: If a priest cannot say Mass in the Extraordinary Form, is he properly trained? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader:
At ordination, the rector of the seminary is asked if the candidate is fully prepared for priestly duties. If a priest cannot say Mass in the E F, should that be considered not being prepared to assume his … Continue reading
Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae Ecclesiae, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged can. 249, Extraordinary Form, Latin, Latin language, OT 13, Roman Rite, SC 36
37 Comments
QUAERITUR: Bare altars (no cloths)
From a reader:
Some churches in my diocese have recently begun the practice of having no altar cloth. I.e., only when Mass is said is there a small cloth unfolded on the altar beneath the paten and chalice — otherwise the … Continue reading
A voice from Mars!
And it ain’t Marvin the Martian.
First, here is a very cool hi-def telephoto shot taken by Curiosity, the newest of the Mars rovers.
The image of nearby Mt. Sharp was taken with a 100-millimeter telephoto lens and the 34-milllimeter wide angle … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Curiosity, Mars, Mars Rover
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POLL: Length of time of the elevation of the Host and Precious Blood during Mass
I FIXED THE POLL WIDGET
Several people have written to me about the length of time a priest does/should elevate the Host and the chalice after the consecration.
The length of time I elevate the Host is, of course, ideal. If asked, … Continue reading
It never rains, but it pours
The last week brought some of the more challenging days I have had in some years. I thought I would have a slight breather, but, no.
On Friday I made it to Florida to visit my mother for a bit. … Continue reading
A special saintly chasuble
I picked this up from the blog Gem of the Ocean.
Did you know that the Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, made a chasuble? I didn’t.
The abovementioned blog says:
The chasuble garment itself was made from an old dress of Madame Martins. … Continue reading
St. Monica: “put my body anywhere”
Today in newer, Ordinary Form calendar of the Holy Roman Church is the feast of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. In the traditional calendar her feast was back in May.
This is the chapel in the church … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Translation of “benedixt” in the Roman Canon
From a reader:
Would you consider doing a blog entry on the translation of “benedixit” as “said the blessing” in the new translation of the Roman Canon? I find this rendering a bit distracting as I can’t, with my basic knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged benedico, benedixit, Roman Canon
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What is going on in Brazil with Masons and Catholics?
Rorate has this, but I want to bring it to the attention of as many people as possible… lest nothing be done about it.
Keep in mind that Catholics cannot be Masons. Period. Masonry and Christianity are not compatible. As a … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs and Fleas, I'm just askin'..., Liberals, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Brazil, D. Jales, D. Pesqueira, Freemasonry, Masons
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US drought and crop losses will raise the price of altar breads
Being from the upper midwest, I have seen the devastation of the crops this year. In many places there are total losses.
From CNA:
Greenville, R.I., Aug 26, 2012 / 01:09 pm (CNA).- Manufacturers of altar bread are preparing to face rising … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The future and our choices
Tagged convents, crops, drought, hosts, prices, sisters, wheat
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