Tag Archives: rubrics

In justice to Card. O’Malley of Boston on the foot-washing issue

Posted on 10 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received this from a reader:
I thought I’d bring to your attention yesterday’s post on [Boston's Archbishop] Cardinal O’Malley’s blog. It seems every Holy Week the issue of the washing of women’s feet comes up and the Cardinal is ALWAYS brought … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: when to turn to the people when saying Mass “ad orientem”

Posted on 28 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
I have been working towards implementing some liturgical changes here, to include ad orientem since my sanctuary allows for adjusting the altar’s location to accommodate it.  What I am looking for is some rubrical aid.  At … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: a proper genuflection

Posted on 28 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I happened to note in O’Connell, II, 1940, p. 23: "… the Celebrant, when genuflecting at the foot of the altar (especially when genuflecting on the step), must not turn sideways, but directly face the tabernacle."   … Continue reading →

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Kicking it up a notch: our Catholic identity – Fr. Z rants

Posted on 23 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader alerted me to a letter of His Excellency Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of Steubenville about Friday penance.
This is post on the website of the Diocese of Steubenville and the letter was to be read before or … Continue reading →

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