Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

QUAERITUR: Can a deacon baptize with the older Rituale Romanum?

Want a traditional baptism with the Roman Rite? Have a deacon but not a priest? From a deacon reader: I […] was recently ordained to the transitional diaconate, asked me whether church law allows him to perform a Baptism using … Read More

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QUAERITUR: thanksgiving tree during entrance procession

From a reader: What do you think about the following announcement at Mass: “At the rear of the church, please pick up a paper leaf and write on it what you are thankful for this year. We will put all … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Can a church’s name be changed?

Parish mergers happen.  When they do, sometimes a new name is cobbled up to identify the new entity.  Sometimes, however, names of churches are changed. From a reader: There is a parish in my diocese that was formed years ago … Read More

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QUAERITUR: survey at sermon time

From a reader: Today at Mass, instead of a homily the priest invited a member of the Parish Council to the podium to inform us that it would be helpful to them if we’d fill out a survey regarding the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Mozart’s Requiem too distracting from prayer?

From a reader: Just an interesting link that highlights a requiem mass presided by three FSSP priests set to Mozart’s Requiem…if I only could be so lucky to have it like this for my funeral!! Even though I must ask…is … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Our “presider” for this “liturgy” … as “we” pray the Eucharistic Prayer…

From a reader: Today at Mass, the lector introduced Father as the “presider.” Is it more proper to call the priest a presider or a celebrant? And Father said, “As we pray TOGETHER the Second Eucharistic Prayer….” Do the people … Read More

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QUAERITUR: disposing of glass “chalices”

From a reader: I live next to a mission parish where I observed this past summer the use of glass vessels. I brought this to the attention of the pastor, a faithful, though unformed man, referencing GIRM & Sacramentum Caritatis. … Read More

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QUAERITUR: How should seminarians make Mystic Monk Coffee?

From a seminarian: I’m a seminarian studying at a certain ____ seminary (guess). I have begun the practice of drinking Mystic Monk coffee. I’m am curious about the means by which you brew your Mystic Monk coffee. I have a … Read More

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QUAERITUR: removal of 2nd Confiteor harmful to the faithful?

From a reader: I am a lay Catholic and over the month past month I have felt truly home since going to the Mass of the Ages. Please forgive my ignorance but the missal of blessed John XXIII has omitted … Read More

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QUAERITUR: I saw a woman walk away with Host, put It in pocket

From a reader: At my confirmation “spirit” day my parish priest asked me to altar serve. At communion one of the eucharistic ministers gave the host to a lady and I saw her walking very far with it and I … Read More

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