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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERUNTUR: Universae Ecclesiae and “Novus Ordo” practices
I had a note from a reader with a list questions. It is a brief list, without any rambling, so I won’t ramble either. First, UE 28 is the (soon-to-be infamous) paragraph with the derogation of liturgical practices that came … Read More
REMINDER: Liturgical manuals for the Extraordinary Form
Since Universae Ecclesiae is going to reshape somewhat the playing field, and since there will now be additional motivation to ask questions about how to do things the Extraordinary way, it occured to me to remind you about some helpful … Read More
QUAERITUR: Does sacrament of anointing forgive mortal sins?
From a reader: Can mortal sins be forgiven in the sacrament of Extreme Unction? The Catechism of Trent seems to say no: “Pastors, therefore, should teach that by this Sacrament is imparted grace that remits sins, and especially lighter, or … Read More
QUAERITUR: Our Father hand holding – Fr. Z rants
From a reader: At Mass Saturday evening, the gentleman in the row in front of us came all the way down from his seat next to the center aisle to my husband and me sitting next to the wall aisle. … Read More
Card. Burke’s opinion on female servers in the Extraordinary Form
About the sad situation at Fisher House in Cambridge, where the chaplain had for some time, I am told, determined to have a female altar server for celebration of Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form, something that truly goes against … Read More
QUAERITUR: shaking down the Lord
From a reader: At the Holy Thursday night mass, there were more hosts than would easily fit into the three ciboria. The deacon held the tops down and gave each one a vigorous shake. When this didn’t quite do it … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged ciboirum, Eucharist, hosts
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9 Comments
QUAERITUR: Why is Gregorian chant better than “Gather Us In?”
From a reader: Forgive me my ignorance – I am a relatively new Catholic, coming from the Methodist tradition. Why is Gregorian Chant more appropriate for Mass than “Gather Us In?” I like “Gather Us In.” It is singable even … Read More
QUAERITUR: What to give to a newly ordained priest?
From a reader: First, thank you so much for the work you do each day on your blog, in your articles, and everything else you do in your ministry. I know it gives constant support and inspiration to many. A … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged gifts, newly ordained, ordinations
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26 Comments
QUAERITUR: How much power does a bishop have over the liturgy in the diocese?
From a reader: I was introduced to Canon 838 and surrounding. My understanding is that the bishop is free to do whatever he wants liturgically provided that the Apostolic See has not decreed to the contrary. Of course, he is … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, 1983 CIC can. 915, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, The Drill
Tagged can. 214, can. 34, can. 838, derogation, General Institution of the Roman Missal, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, GIRM, IGRM, recognitio, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Temple Police
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13 Comments
QUAERITUR: seminarians and clerical dress and WDTPRS POLL
From a seminarian: I’m wondering, I seem to remember hearing about a letter or something where Pope Benedict asked seminarians to wear clericals when going to audiences or something… I believe this was in reference to his visit to the … Read More
