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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
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
26 Comments
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
13 Comments
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
QUAERITUR: The smoke of Satan
From a reader: I have a question regarding this document in reference to Pope Benedict XVI’s Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum. In Conferentiarum Episcopalium, which was issued by the sacred Congregation of Divine Worship on October 28th, 1974, the use of … Read More
QUAERITUR: Eucharistic Adoration for the first time: use an iPhone?
From a reader: My confessor strongly recommended I spend time in adoration. I’ve been hesitant because I’ve never done it before, but I decided to do it tonight after Mass. I just have one problem… What exactly am I supposed … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Eucharistic Adoration, iPhone
44 Comments
44 Comments
QUAERITUR: veils and burses
Before the enthusiasts of the chapel veil question get all revved up, this is about chalice veils and burses, which are designed to hold the corporal when during Mass it is not in use upon the altar. From a reader: … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged burse, chalice veil
24 Comments
24 Comments
QUAERITUR: permanent deacons taking role away from priests
From a reader: I’ve noticed recently that permanent deacons seem to be taking over the roles of priests during Mass with anything and everything they are permitted to do, even what should normally be done by priests when one is … Read More
QUAERITUR: Are Orthodox “Masses” valid?
From a reader: A friend of mine, who runs the R.C.I.A. program in my parish, recently told me that an Orthodox Mass is just as valid as a Catholic Mass. Is this true? (I thought that the fact that the … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Divine Liturgy, Eucharist, Mass, schism, validity
33 Comments
33 Comments
QUAERITUR: Good Friday – vestments for other priests present
From a priest: There is a big debate happening among some of us concerning the vesture for the Liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday. On one side the camp, there is the argument that ALL priests in attendance should … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged concelebration, Goo Friday, vestments
15 Comments
15 Comments
QUAERITUR: Use of force to defend a church from vandalism
From a reader: Is is okay to fight in churches ? Can one shoot or punch vandals ? Can one defend the priest, or himself, or the Sacrament ? Many who comment on destruction stories want to put up watches. … Read More
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