Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

QUAERITUR: If we have to agree with Vatican II do we have to agree with Communion in the hand, altar girls, EMHCs, etc?

From a reader:
I’m wondering what type of assent are we as Catholics supposed to give
to the … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: A new priest fulfilling a promise for his first three Masses of thanksgiving.

From a son-to-be ordained deacon:
Many years ago, as I was beginning in seminary, I made a … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: How to dispose of an old sacrarium?

When there has been some mishap with the Blessed Sacrament, when perhaps liquid that was dissolved … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can I fulfill my Sunday Mass obligation by going to Mass on Monday evening?

From a reader:
Does attending mass on a Monday evening fulfill my Sunday mass obligation? I was … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Social anxiety from Asperger’s and Sunday Mass obligation

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A friend has Aspergers which is on the autism spectrum … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can I take Communion home for my sick wife?

From a reader:
Am I allowed to take home communion for my sick wife & in what.
You … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: “You are absolved of your sins” instead of “I absolve you”.

From a reader:
My confessor said: “you are absolved of your sins” instead of “I absolve you … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can “modern” vestments be used for the “Tridentine” Mass?

From a reader:
We are in the final stages of organizing a monthly Tridentine Mass. We have … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Ascension Thursday Mass obligation where Ascension Thursday is really on Thursday

From a reader:
A local priest regularly celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Wednesday evenings. We … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can Catholics be Masons?

From a reader:
Recently I spoke with someone, who said Catholicism and Freemasonry would be compatible. I … Continue reading

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