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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Can I make the Act of Contrition in Latin?
From a reader, edited: Would it be acceptable, when in the confessional, to recite the Act of Contrition in Latin? Over the past several years I have become proficient in a fair number of Latin prayers, including those of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Validity of baptism when water touches only the hair – Fr Z rants
From a deacon: I was wondering how safe it is to assume that water flowing over the hair along with the correct words constitutes a valid baptism. I ask because there were just 12 babies baptized in my parish and … Read More
QUAERITUR: Coming back to the Church after falling far away
From a reader, edited: I was raised catholic and as so many have fallen away from the church, unfortunately very far. I am trying to find my way back and am wondering what suggestions you would give as a place … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged fallen away Catholics, reversion
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QUAERITUR: The number of altar steps and validity of Mass.
From a reader: A few years ago some modifications were made at our church including raising the floor level of the sanctuary. As a consequence the three steps that used to lead up to the high altar are now just … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged altar, altar steps, footpace, predella, Roman altar
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QUAERITUR: “our sacrifice” and “my sacrifice and yours”
From a reader, edited: I sometimes wonder about the part of the prayer of the priest at Mass which goes “Pray, Brethren, that our sacrifice will be acceptable to the Lord our God.” And to which the people respond (I … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can EMHCs purify sacred vessels after Holy Communion?
From a reader: I moved to a new parish about month ago, and while I didn’t register (I usually move every few months for work), I do contribute monetarily. I’m unsure if I’m even in a position to raise a … Read More
QUAERITUR: Extraordinary Form “vigil” Mass on Saturday afternoon or evening?
From a reader: Is it permissible to have a Extraordinary Form Vigil Mass on a Saturday evening? Yes, I believe it is. I believe so… again… I believe so. Permission to say Holy Mass in the evening was granted before … Read More
QUAERITUR: Priest complains about people not receiving from EMHC
From a reader: We have a priest celebrating a NO mass in Latin (for a month now). Two weeks ago he was agitated and asked that people receive also from the extraordinary minister (who’s line was much shorter). This week … Read More
QUAERITUR: Participation in the sins of other people
Yesterday I posted about the entry at the blog of the USCCB about the benefits of confession. In that post the subject of “structural sin” came up. “Structural sin” is something liberals use to mask the reality of personal responsibility … Read More
QUAERITUR: Extraordinary Form Latin-Spanish resources
From a priest. Can the readership help? Do you know of any resources, similar to the three-volume “Rituale Romanum” put out by the FSSP, that have the extraordinary form sacramental rites in Latin and Spanish? I am involved in Spanish-language … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick, Mail from priests, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged Rituale Romanum, Spanish
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