Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

From a reader: What is the significance of the ambo being elevated? Should it be as high as the altar? What should their positioning be relative to one another? I ask these questions, because I recently made the statement that … Read More →

From a reader: I had a question regarding a practice that occurs at my parish. One of our associates who offers Mass changes words here and there which I know do not invalidate the Mass, although it is a serious … Read More →

From a reader: a new tlm has begun in my town and some newcomers have complained about inaudibility and wanting to hear every prayer in order to better understand.  those in charge have put a mic on the priest and … Read More →

From a reader: I went to confession yesterday and the priest used the form "I absolve you of all your sins" instead of "I absolve you of your sins". I asked the priest and he said this was the approved … Read More →

From a reader: A local parish has a Spanish-language Mass on Monday night, but uses Sunday’s liturgy.  Is this ever allowed, even with a dispensation?  If so, would it fulfill one’s Sunday obligation?  It seems very strange to me.   … Read More →

From a reader: I have a question about the validity of the consecration.  I attended two NO Masses this week and as each priest said, "…broke the bread…", they broke the bread with an audible crack.  One priest held the … Read More →

From a reader: I’ve recently had an “argument” over whether it’s licit to hold hands during the Our Father during Mass.I’ve always been taught that this posture was not a part of the rubrics and should not be done.I’ve also … Read More →

From a reader: I have a liturgical question for you, if you don’t mind: Why is it that the Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist do not have to undergo ablutions after distributing Holy Communion?   They don’t? Well.. yes, … Read More →