Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes

WDTPRS POLL: All-male sanctuary/altar service and vocations to the priesthood.

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have posted this poll before, but in light of another post, I thought I would revisit the question.
Please select a response and make comments on this subject in the combox, below.
And, yes, I know that some churches don’t even … Continue reading →

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Quilisma by Quilisma! ROME: A Masters Degree in Gregorian Chant!

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Who’da thunk it?
Sant’Anselmo, the Roman liturgical institute (which hasn’t always been a bastion of tradition), is going to offer a Masters degree in GREGORIAN CHANT.
From CNA:
Rome university launches course on liturgical music
By Estefania Aguirre
Rome, Italy, May 20, 2013 / 09:34 … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Wives of deacons aren’t deacons too, are they?

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Over Mother’s Day weekend I attended mass at a church I do not usually attend. I noticed their bulletin listed a “Deaconite Couple.” Is that allowed? Women aren’t allowed to be deacons are they? This church is very … Continue reading →

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Computer RAM question

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am trying to revive the old “mothership”. I think it has memory/RAM problems.  It crashes when I get past the log in screen.
There are four of these installed now:

1GB 2Rx8 PC2-6400U-666-12

Questions: Do I have to put precisely the same … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS – Vigil of Pentecost (1962MR): from gerbils to lions

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

COLLECT (1962MR):
Praesta, quaesumus, omnipotens Deus: ut claritatis tuae super nos splendor effulgeat; et lux tuae lucis corda eorum, qui per gratiam tuam renati sunt, Sancti Spiritus illustratione confirmet.
Splendor and claritas are related to the concept of glory and of light. … Continue reading →

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Need a review of what’s up with the LCWR?

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If some of you are wondering what is going on with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, there is a good summary piece at the National Catholic Register.  That’s the Register, not the National Schismatic Reporter (aka Fishwrap… which is … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Use of Latin in the Ordinary Form

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I thought you may be interested to know that our priest, for certain Daily Masses in the Ordinary Form, is using Latin for the majority of the Mass. We use English for the readings, the collect, postcommunion, and … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: “No more terrible Latin.”

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:
I regularly use a limited amount of Latin in the OF at weekend Masses. Most parishioners really appreciate it, but after catechesis and so on a few just won’t give up their protest.
Last Sunday I preached on Otranto … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Getting married on a Friday. Must I abstain from meat? Fr. Z includes a brief rant.

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
im getting married on friday may 31st the day after Corpus Christi.
can i eat meat at the reception or do i need a dispensation?
All Fridays, except for liturgical Solemnities, are days of penance even if one is doing … Continue reading →

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FATHERS! Is your wi-fi, your network, secure? BISHOPS! Read this and ponder!

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Related to the news about Bp. Finn which I posted HERE, there is a story which ought to get the attention of, and scare to bits, every priest and bishop out there in the wide, hostile world.
First, the good news, HERE:
No … Continue reading →

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