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- TheCavalierHatherly on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: ““obligationem assumo sequendi lineam positivam ad doctrinam interpretandam sub ductu Magisterii ne quis eam a reliquo sacro doctrinae Ecclesiae patrimonio…”
- on The 6 SSPX Bishops excommunicated. Priests are in schism. Marriages invalid. Absolutions invalid. Lay faithful warned against schism and excommunication.: “Obedience that comes from servile fear isn’t the virtue of obedience. It is rather a form of vanity.”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “the “formula of adherence” includes this requirement: “I accept the doctrine taught in No. 25 of the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen…”
- on The 6 SSPX Bishops excommunicated. Priests are in schism. Marriages invalid. Absolutions invalid. Lay faithful warned against schism and excommunication.: “@Fr. Jackson is right. And this is a point that matters to the possibility of reconciliation where it is needed.…”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “So my reading of the whole situation is this: Leo/Fernandez intended, in the last proposed “dialogue,” to give the SSPX…”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “The local bishop also has the authority to make LS excommunication the penalty for the lay faithful attending an SSPX…”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “Not to worry… I hear that a certain bishop of a prominent see in the Southern U.S., well known for…”
- on What constitutes “formal adherence” to schism? It is NOT merely attending Masses. There’s more to it.: “Father, what do you make of the language in the DDF’s Procedure for Reconciliation of Priests and Lay Faithful Coming…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Nitwit priest changes the words of absolution. Wherein Fr. Z really rants.
From a reader: I am deeply distressed over this. I went to Confession today and for the absolution, the priest said “…and I forgive you of all your sins…” instead of “..I absolve you of your sins..” Is my Confession … Read More
PODCAzT 115: Singing the Eucharistic Prayer; Fr. Z sings and rants
Inspired by a reader’s email question, I dug out my volume of the Ordo Missae in cantu to talk about and then sing the Roman Canon, 1st Eucharistic Prayer, in Latin. So, this is also a PRAYERCAzT and an ASK … Read More
QUAERITUR: Which edition of the Roman Breviary?
From a reader: Keeping this short, which version of the Breviary does the FSSP use? And how could I find a set? Since I do not belong to the FSSP, I am not the one to ask. However, I suspect … Read More
QUAERITUR: How can a new deacon learn his role in a Solemn TLM?
From a reader: Fr. Z, my dad has recently been ordained to the permanent diaconate; however, he was never instructed in the Extraordinary Form. Are there detailed rubrics for the role of deacon in the EF, and where could I … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mass “in honor” of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I have received a few emails asking me (again, this year) if it is appropriate to celebrate Mass (again, this year) in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I look forward to the day that Masses are … Read More
QUAERITUR: Avoiding the Novus Ordo “sign of peace”
From a reader: My wife and I attend an Extraordinary Form Mass almost exclusively, but at times, whether due to weather or circumstance, are forced to attend the closer, Novus Ordo parish. As those go, it’s very good, but I … Read More
QUAERITUR: MASONS! IN THE SANCTUARY! AIYEEEE!
From a reader: There is a Freemason in my parish [AIYEEE!??] – yes he is Catholic. [Say it ain’t so!] He is known as a Freemason to many people and he, despite the Church’s clear teachings on the subject, does … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Can I fullfil my Sunday obligation on Saturday evening?
From a reader: I’ll be pithy: I’ll start my final semester of nursing school next week, it appears as though I will be required to train in the hospital for the next four months from 7am-7pm every Sunday. Is it … Read More
QUAERITUR: An EMHC told us not to kneel and shook her head at us
From a reader: I have something that has really been bothering me that maybe you could help me with if you find the time.I am not trying to “tattle” or nit pick anything, but I am very uncomfortable with this … Read More
TheCavalierHatherly on The DDF’s procedures for “reconciling” both clerics and lay people from the SSPX: ““obligationem assumo sequendi lineam positivam ad doctrinam interpretandam sub ductu Magisterii ne quis eam a reliquo sacro doctrinae Ecclesiae patrimonio…”
