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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
More on priests and formation in both the Extraordinary and the Ordinary Form
This continues a couple different entries (HERE and HERE). From a priest: I am also a young priest (30), and an alumnus of your alma mater. [Neither “alma” nor “mater” in my day, I’m afraid.] Though I have received training … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Benedict XVI, Brick by Brick, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The future and our choices
Tagged Extraordinary Form, formation, Ordinary Form, priestly formation, seminarians, seminary
23 Comments
23 Comments
QUAERITUR: Is baptism by a priest who does odd things still valid?
From a reader: Thank you father for the time you devote to this blog. I have found it very educational as has my husband. I would appreciate your thoughts as an outside observer to this question. We were parishioners for … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged ex opere operato, sacraments, validity of sacraments
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QUAERITUR: At which parish should I register?
From a reader: I used to live in a dense part of the city with lots of churches (10 within a 1 mile radius). Partly because we were too tall to fit in the pews, and partly because we wanted … Read More
QUAERITUR: If a priest cannot say Mass in the Extraordinary Form, is he properly trained? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader: At ordination, the rector of the seminary is asked if the candidate is fully prepared for priestly duties. If a priest cannot say Mass in the E F, should that be considered not being prepared to assume … Read More
Posted in "But Father! But Father!", "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Universae Ecclesiae, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged can. 249, Extraordinary Form, Latin, Latin language, OT 13, Roman Rite, SC 36
36 Comments
36 Comments
QUAERITUR: Bare altars (no cloths)
From a reader: Some churches in my diocese have recently begun the practice of having no altar cloth. I.e., only when Mass is said is there a small cloth unfolded on the altar beneath the paten and chalice — otherwise … Read More
POLL: Length of time of the elevation of the Host and Precious Blood during Mass
I FIXED THE POLL WIDGET Several people have written to me about the length of time a priest does/should elevate the Host and the chalice after the consecration. The length of time I elevate the Host is, of course, ideal. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Translation of “benedixt” in the Roman Canon
From a reader: Would you consider doing a blog entry on the translation of “benedixit” as “said the blessing” in the new translation of the Roman Canon? I find this rendering a bit distracting as I can’t, with my basic … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged benedico, benedixit, Roman Canon
9 Comments
9 Comments
QUAERITUR: Putting incense in thurible while seated
From a reader: Is it permissible for a priest to load a thurible whilst sitting? I thought I heard only a bishop was allowed to load the thurible sitting and the priest must stand. I can’t off the top of my … Read More
QUAERITUR: Elements of the Extraordinary Form in the Ordinary Form
From a reader: Can the Last Gospel and the prayers at the foot of the altar be a part of the Ordinary Form? Also, can the priest say, “May the body of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve your soul unto … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The future and our choices
Tagged Communion, Extraordinary Form, Holy Communion, Last Gospel, liturgy, Mass, Ordinary Form, Prayers at the foot of the altar, The Body of Christ, worship
83 Comments
83 Comments
QUAERITUR: SPIDER!
From a reader: I have a guilty conscience regarding the irreverence towards the Blessed Sacrament. I was alone during a middle of the night Holy Hour in our Adoration Chapel when I had a run in with a large and … Read More
