Tag Archives: consecration

QUAERITUR: Does wine in a cruet left on the altar also get consecrated?

From a reader:
During week day Masses the priest at our parish sometimes has no
server. In this … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priest refuses to use new translation in consecration of Precious Blood. Invalid?

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If I had to guess, there are probably many priests throughout the US who … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: The “Novus Ordo” Ordinal for ordaining bishops, priests, deacons

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Leo XIII condemned Anglican orders and succession as invalid since 1552. Even after re-admitting … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: A host found on the altar after Mass.

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This morning I attended a Mass that was celebrated by a VERY old priest; just … Continue reading

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“For you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

In the consecration of the Precious Blood the priests says:
“For you and for many for the … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priest tells congregation to stand for consecration

UPDATE 23 March 20:19 GMT:
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Father, I just wanted to thank you for your response … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Bishop consecrating chalice, vestments during Mass

Sacred vessels are important.  They are consecrated (like the hands of priests) to touch the Body … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: at consecration the priest holds ciborium not host

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I’m sure you’ve covered this before, but if during the actual words of consecration … Continue reading

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China consecrates a bishop. Canonist Ed Peters comments.

I would like today to remind Catholic readers in America, especially, to be thankful for the … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can a church’s name be changed?

Parish mergers happen.  When they do, sometimes a new name is cobbled up to identify the … Continue reading

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