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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged coffee
53 Comments
53 Comments
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
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
QUAERITUR: using old Mass rubrics in the new Mass
From a reader: Recently, our apostolate targeted priests to say the Ordinary Form properly as well, and even encourage the use of the rubrics of the Extraordinary Form, in the Novus Ordo. Nonetheless, one of our priest consultants (who is … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged mutual enrichment, rubrics
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22 Comments
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