Tag Archives: beretta

QUAERITUR: Putting incense in thurible while seated

Posted on 26 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Is it permissible for a priest to load a thurible whilst sitting? I
thought I heard only a bishop was allowed to load the thurible sitting and the priest must stand.
I can’t off the top of my head think of … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: SPIDER!

Posted on 22 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have a guilty conscience regarding the irreverence towards the Blessed Sacrament.
I was alone during a middle of the night Holy Hour in our Adoration Chapel when I had a run in with a large and very aggressive … Continue reading →

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Who needs a liturgical Beretta when you can have one of these!

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We have had a little fun in the past about the proper uses of the Beretta during liturgical worship.
Now I find this photo on the blog Deacon’s Bench.
This was taken during Holy Week 2011 in Iraq.

Can I just say it?
I’m … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Use of the beretta at Mass, revisited

Posted on 18 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just received an email request from a priest for instructions about the appropriate use of the beretta during Mass.
Beretta?
I hereby re-post what I already offered here.
From a reader:
Can a beretta be used in the OF? When would it be … Continue reading →

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