Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes

QUAERITUR: Eucharistic fast… AFTER Communion? Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I heard recently that there is a rule that after receiving Holy Communion, a person should not eat for fifteen minutes (I think because that’s how long the Body of Christ is in us after Communion).
Most of the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Confusion about celebrating parish, patronal feasts

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
The Parish to which I belong is dedicated to the Patronage of a Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (April 28) and the Parish Church (brick and mortar) is dedicated to Saint Bernadette Soubirous (April 16). Canon Law prohibits changing the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis, the Devil, and You

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, talks frequently about the Devil.
This is another example of how Francis is, in his preaching, a bit more concrete than Benedict.
During his fervorino for Mass today, Pope Francis spoke about the “prince of this world”.
“We … Continue reading →

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Tensions

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been thinking a lot about Gregorian chant these days.  As often happens when I am pecking away at a subject, someone sends me a link to something useful.
There is a series of videos on YouTube in French taken … Continue reading →

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Video from the Mass in Boston (FANTASTIC BOYS CHOIR ALERT!)

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The other day I had the great privilege of celebrating a Solemn Mass at St. Paul’s, the parish for Harvard University.  The music was provided by the Boston Archdiocesan Boy’s Choir.  They have the only boys’ choir school in the … Continue reading →

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Women-priest fakers allow Protestants to define who Catholics are. There must be consequences.

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When anti-Catholic ecumenical atrocities take place, Catholic bishops should act.
Here is an example which calls for consequences.
From WTAX in Kentucky:
Kentucky woman ordained as priest in defiance of Roman Catholic Church [Note either the carelessness or the bias? She was not ordained … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Communion outside Mass for the sake of First Friday and Saturday

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I know Catholics can receive communion outside of Mass for certain reasons such as being sick and unable to attend Mass on Sunday, or as Viaticum, etc.
I’m wondering if it’s possible for Catholics to receive communion outside of … Continue reading →

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“From a sudden and unprovided death, spare us O Lord.”

Posted on 23 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

After the Boston bombings I posted about the serious prayer which all Catholics should say:
“A subitanea et improvisa morte… From a sudden and unprovided death, spare us O Lord.”
A sudden death can be a blessing.
A sudden and unprovided death is a horrifying … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt on anti-bullying bill, linked to same-sex “marriage”

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul & Minneapolis stands up again!
Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill
By Beth Hawkins
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has come out strongly against proposed anti-bullying legislation, linking it to the push to … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Elderly priest skipped the consecration

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
This Sunday, I went to “Mass” at a church with an elderly associate pastor who sometimes forgets things (to be expected, I don’t blame him). But what happened on this occasion is an entirely different matter. He went … Continue reading →

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