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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Variations in reciting the Rosary
From a reader: On Wednesday before Mass a friend of mine leads the public recitation of the Rosary. She inserts after the Fatima Prayer in each decade this pray; Jesus, protect and save the unborn and the sanctity of life. … Read More
QUAERITUR: How to clean a messy thurible
Not long ago, I had a question from a reader about a good way to clean an encrusted thurible (the thing in which we burn incense and then swing around, from the Latin word “thus… incense”). At the site of … Read More
QUAERITUR: Tired of outdated liberal liturgy, bad doctrine, no TLM. What do we do?
From a reader: I’m a 28 year old, white, married, male with 3 children, a decent job, two degrees in Theology and an ever-growing chip on my shoulder. I know enough to know that there is always a “storm period” … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Biological Solution, Bux Protocol, TLM, vocations
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41 Comments
QUAERITUR: How to go to a Catholic college without losing your faith and your mind?
From a reader: I will be attending a catholic university in the fall, and I have recently learned that it teaches heresy. While I am not shocked by this, I am concerned about myself and my faith. I am still … Read More
QUAERITUR: Is the Sabbatine Privilege still in force?
From a reader: Regarding the Sabbatine Privilege, it is my understanding that person may meet the requirements by reciting the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary or, if given permission by their priest, saying the Rosary. My question is … Read More
QUAERITUR: Anglicans using a Catholic church for their services
From a reader: I have been informed by an Anglican group that my Bishop gave the green light to let an Anglican (not an ordinariate group, but a schismatic Anglican group) use one of our school’s sanctuary and altar to … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill
Tagged Anglicanorum coetibus, Anglicans, care of souls, Christian Unity, cura animarum, Decree on the Principles and Norms on Ecumenism
85 Comments
85 Comments
QUAERITUR: Must priests always use an amice?
From a reader: Quaeritur: If a priest approaches the sanctuary in the nude in preparation for Holy Mass, need he put on an amice? Since there would be no “ordinary clothing” to be covered, it would seem that he need … Read More
QUAERITUR: The “Three Days of Darkness” and You
From a reader: I see you’ve posted about CMEs again [HERE] (I *think* I remember you addressing CMEs as a TEOTWAWKI situation before…). [If a really big one hits us head on, yes, I think it could be.] This all … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mass obligation at an SSPX chapel and receiving Communion
From a reader: I would love to attend the TLM, and there is an SSPX Chapel less than 15 miles from my home; but everytime I try to get information regarding the SSPX, I’ve received contradictory information. One “expert” claims that … Read More
QUAERITUR: Returning to the Church after joining another church for many years
From a reader: If a person leaves the church and joins another faith for 10 plus years, what is required to return to good standing in the church? This isn’t as hard as one might imagine. Usually all a person … Read More
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