Tag Archives: liturgical abuse

QUAERITUR: Holy Thursday Mandatum and female feet. Wherein advice is sought and Fr. Z ranteth.

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
As it is Lent, it is undoubtedly time to ask the question of women having their feet washed on Holy Thursday.  I am well aware (from reading your blog) that it is contrary to law and custom to … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Should I write to the bishop about this hunch I have?

Posted on 26 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Tonight the cantor (instead of the priest) sung the part between the our father and the doxology. Is that something I should be writing the bishop about, since I have a hunch it happens every week at this … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM! POLL ALERT! Should priests be able to change the words of Mass when they want to?

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Do you remember this story from a couple days back?  HERE.
Review: A priest was changing the words of Mass. He was corrected on more than one occasion by the bishop.  The priest, having refused to change, offered his resignation which … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest changes “many” to “all” in the consecration.

Posted on 4 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:
I was concelebrating a Mass last week (N.O., in English) and the principal celebrant substituted the word ‘all’ for ‘many’ at the consecration. I gather he does this at every Mass he offers. Does that change render the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest returns to his ad libs during Mass.

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
After almost four weeks of doing his best to “say the black and do the
red,” our pastor has started to revert to ad libbing at Mass.
At our Christmas Masses, he began by welcoming the congregation before
the Penitential Rite. … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Proportion of communicants and ministers

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Today, in a rather large church, there was only 20 in attendance at mass with 17 of us going to Holy Communion. Father had 3 EMHC assist him. One with the Body of Christ and two with the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Too fussy or righteously annoyed by unworthy worship?

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Lately, with your help, I have had much higher expectations and a greater appreciation for the liturgy at my parish. I expect to see the altar servers with black shoes, and the music and Mass settings appropriate and approved, which is … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: How to prevent a priest from ad-libbing during Mass

Posted on 4 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I hung around after Confession today to go to daily Mass at the Cathedral, and when the priest got to the part that’s normally, “Happy are those who are called to His supper,” the priest completely re-wrote it … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: A priest’s lack of reverence and fear of saying anything to him

Posted on 20 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
At our daily NO Mass after the priest raises the Host and after raising the Chalice he never genuflects but merely bows by a slight inclination of his head. In addition before he begins the Offertory he adds … Continue reading →

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Easter weirdness

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
My wife and I attended the Easter vigil last night and while it was
well done for a NO Mass, I still rankled at few bits. Today, Sunday
morning, I was not able to attend at our usual parish, but … Continue reading →

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