Tag Archives: consecration

QUAERITUR: reconsecrating, restoring a chalice

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Many years ago, a chalice was donated to the parish of my grandfather as … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Do priests consecrate everything on altar? Wherein Fr. Z rants.

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Prior to the consecration, the altar servers are negligent in removing everything extraneous from … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: priest consecrates more Hosts during Communion

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At a Mass in our Diocese this past Sunday, the priest was running very … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can laypeople own a monstrance?

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I trust your judgment and I would like to know if it is ok … Continue reading

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PODCAzT 97: Ambrose to a new bishop; In The Bleak Midwinter

Here is a spur of the moment PODCAzT which I put together in record speed!  As … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Should I stand or should I kneel?

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I am a bit of an amateur rubricist (God help us all), and know … Continue reading

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