Tag Archives: blessings

QUAERITUR: Can EMCHs give “blessings”?

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
At Mass this morning, at least one of the EMs was ‘blessing’ children
as they came forward. My understanding was that only priests could
give blessings.
We are a parish with 2 priests covering 3 churches, plus one Permanent Deacon.
The priest … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Before Mass ended the congregation blessed the priest

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
On Priesthood Sunday just before Mass ended, the resident nun took to the ambo and asked the congregation to extend their hands to bless the priest. She then led a fairly lengthy blessing. My wife and I were uncomfortable with this, … Continue reading →

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D. of Madison’s newspaper’s explanation of EMHC’s giving blessings as if they were priests

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In The Catholic Herald of the Diocese of Madison, where the great Bishop Robert Morlino exercises oversight, there is a great article on an issue we have addressed here many times: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion giving blessings to non-communicants … Continue reading →

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Sweet Basil and the Holy Cross

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

An Orthodox priest reader sent some photos of their tradition using sweet basil on their observance of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  Here are three.
Great tradition.

I didn’t get around to posting about the basil tradition yesterday … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Selling a rosary and other sacred things

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Several readers have sent similar questions about the selling of sacred things.  I will simply answer rather than post excerpts of the questions.
Let’s start with the most sacred of all, the Eucharist.  Selling the Eucharist would be a terrible sacrilege.   … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Deacons and blessings with the traditional Roman Ritual

Posted on 10 March 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a deacon reader:
I very much enjoy your blog!
You have written much on the power and effectiveness of Holy Water blessed according to the old rite (which includes salt) [NB: I don’t think I have ever written that I that … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: St Blaise blessing but not on 3 Feb

Posted on 3 February 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Our priest mentioned on Sunday that they will administer the traditional St. Blaise Blessing at the 8am mass today. He also noted that since many of us travel great distances and may not be able to attend, … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: EMCHs and people who want blessings

Posted on 12 January 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
In our large parish, I serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Yes, I know, there are preferred ways of approaching the distribution of the Eucharist, and this is not ideal. However, … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Extraordinary ministers giving blessings at Communion

Posted on 4 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I was hoping you might be able to shed some light on a question which has been bothering me since my reception into the Church a little while ago.  Everytime I receive Commnunion from one of the EMHCs, … Continue reading →

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AFQB: Should lay people give blessings at Communion?

Posted on 1 December 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a liturgical question that wound up in the ASK FATHER Question Box, which I moderate.
AFQB – The ASK FATHER Question Box: Liturgy, Music & The Seven Sacraments: Should they give blessings? By hermitmcdermit on Sunday, November 19, 2006 … Continue reading →

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