Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes

Sobering photos

Posted on 30 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sometimes when I hear talk, often vapid, about the New Evangelization, I cynically wonder when it was that we completed the Old Evangelization.
On the other hand, we are living in a post-Christian era, most of us in countries that were clearly … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Should people make responses during the Traditional Latin Mass?

Posted on 30 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have been attending the TLM almost exclusively for four years now. Where I used to live the responses were always given by the servers and we were expected to unite ourselves silently. However I’ve just moved and here there is … Continue reading →

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Archbishop on the TLM: “you must try to get as many people as possible to walk down this path of yours”

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is some great news.
I was sent a translation of a sermon given by the new Archbishop of Ferrara-Comacchio, His Excellency Most Rev. Luigi Negri, on Pentecost at the Marian Shrine of Poggetto.  The occasion was a celebration of Holy … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Should I serve at the altar if I don’t want to be a priest?

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have been an altar server for several years. However, after a
slowdown two years ago, I have figured out that priestly ordination is
probably not for me. Occasionally, I still serve at an Eastern
Catholic parish, whose pastor likes when … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: American patriotic stuff in church

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Is it permissible to recite the pledge of allegiance at Mass before
the final blessing and then omit the final blessing? Is it permissible
to display the American flag on the main altar during Mass?
Omit the final blessing? NO! … Continue reading →

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Liberal survey of priests on new translation is inaccurate

Posted on 26 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A little while ago, some people who hate on the new translation of the Roman Missal had a little survey of priests and their reception of the translation. It may not come as a huge surprise that the survey found … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Communion on Saturday evening, then twice on Sunday?

Posted on 25 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a Seminarian who is in a parish which has a “Vigil Mass of Sunday” on Saturday evenings. I have read your posts regarding receiving communion twice in one day, and I know the “Vigil” Mass legally … Continue reading →

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“Liturgies” compared

Posted on 24 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the combox under a different entry, one of the participants here posted a link to a video that wasn’t perfectly relevant to the topic, but… I can’t resist sharing it with a wider audience.
Keep in mind that the Latin … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary

Posted on 24 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Yesterday the Holy Father lead a profession of Faith for all the Italian bishops as they are meeting in plenary session. He addressed them. At the end of the address, Francis pronounced a prayer to Mary which should move any … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Greek island without a Catholic church on Sunday

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
we will be on a Greek island without a Catholic church on a Sunday:
can we attend the Greek mass and/or receive the Sacrament?
You can, and I think should, attend the Greek Divine Liturgy if attending a Catholic Mass … Continue reading →

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