Tag Archives: weddings

Gang of Priests: war stories

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When priests get together for a while, conversation will turn to seminary and parish war stories.
Weddings will be included among those war stories.  Included could be a few things we wish we could say.
First, it is amazing how often people … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: The origin of giving flowers to Mary during weddings.

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A priest friend recently asked if I knew the origin of the “custom” during weddings of giving flowers to Mary, by placing them at her statue or image (which some protestants probably think is mighty strange).
I must admit, I don’t … Continue reading →

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A priest rants about modern weddings

Posted on 28 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A friend alerted me to a fine rant by a priest, who has the unlikely name of Reverend Know-It-All.  I hope our mail doesn’t get mixed up.
In any event, Rev. K-I-A has good observations about weddings.  Weddings can be occasions … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can we attend non-Catholic weddings?

Posted on 20 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Is it wrong if not in fact sinful to attend the weddings and funerals
of non-Catholics? For as Pope Pius XI stated in his encyclical
treating on Christian unity, Catholics are never to participate in
schismatic or heretical congregations. I would … Continue reading →

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