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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: What to wear for my first TLM?
From a reader: I have recently learned of an EF mass about an hour from my home. I would like to attend. In the past when I’ve had the opportunity, I’ve chickened out. I have two fears- not know what … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged chapel veil, mantilla
32 Comments
32 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can a Vicar General tell a priest not to say the TLM?
From a reader: Does the Vicar General have the power to tell a Priest to stop saying the Extraordinary Form of the Mass? No. Does a Vicar General has the power to overrule Pope Benedict? I am reminded in these … Read More
QUAERITUR: Feast days during Lent, or “plenus uenter facile de ieiuniis disputat”
From a reader: This year, the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Friday. In the Extraordinary Form, it’s a first class feast. Meat would normally, therefore, be allowed (despite the Friday). However, in the universal calendar (ordinary … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged fasting, LENT, penance
18 Comments
18 Comments
QUAERITUR: walking away with a Host
From a reader: To-day at Mass in the University, I served the altar. After some brief communion-devotions, I kept a keen eye on those who had received the sacrament in the hand. One girl, of student age but who I … Read More
QUAERITUR: Deacons and blessings with the traditional Roman Ritual
From a deacon reader: I very much enjoy your blog! You have written much on the power and effectiveness of Holy Water blessed according to the old rite (which includes salt) [NB: I don’t believe I have ever written that … Read More
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Tagged blessings, Roman Ritual
33 Comments
33 Comments
QUAERITUR: Rattlers in the sanctuary!
From a reader: Our priest and I have recently come into a point of contention. While preparing for the Triduum liturgies, he has denied the use of the crotalus on Maundy Thursday, citing that the General Instruction no longer calls … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can religious read their Office with the older books?
From a religious: When the motu proprio came out in 2007, it gave permission for clerics to use the older breviary to fulfill their obligation. I belong to the OCDS and many of our members wondered if we could pray … Read More
QUAERITUR: Confessions during Mass
I had a great conversation with a group of priests last night. The subject of confessions during Mass came up. I promised to repost information I have previous shared. The Sacrament of Penance needs to be revived. Confessions before Masses … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can I attend SSPX Triduum?
From a reader: I attend the Extraordinary Form of Mass celebrated each Sunday by a priest of my diocese. This is great and I’m very grateful to be able to receive my liturgical heritage as a Catholic each Sunday. However, … Read More
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Tagged SSPX, Triduum
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QUAERITUR: About Lenten reading
From a reader: The Little Black Book This booklet surfaces around Lent in some local parishes and is based on the writings of Bishop Ken Untener (1937-2004). PLEASE advise.Thank you. I don’t know this book. I understand that it isn’t … Read More
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