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- Lurker 59 on Card. Koch, Prefect for Christian Unity, makes observations about the SSPX: “Card Koch — “God wills the salvation of all people and that He then also finds other ways for people…”
- on IMPORTANT expert canonical exam of the DDF SSPX Decree: It does NOT excommunicate SSPX priests or faithful who attend Masses, or change the practical canonical position of faithful seeking SSPX sacraments.: “At the early Mass at the seminary in Dillwyn, VA this morning, (new) Bishop Goldade was the celebrant. Attendance was…”
- on My View For Awhile: Philly on the 4th: “Fr. Z: I guess Delta likes you:) Anyway enjoy your conference and safe travels to West Virginia from Pennsylvania south…”
- on IMPORTANT expert canonical exam of the DDF SSPX Decree: It does NOT excommunicate SSPX priests or faithful who attend Masses, or change the practical canonical position of faithful seeking SSPX sacraments.: “Thanks Fr. Z. This and the full post at Rorate is excellent stuff — very well done. However, what Dan…”
- on IMPORTANT expert canonical exam of the DDF SSPX Decree: It does NOT excommunicate SSPX priests or faithful who attend Masses, or change the practical canonical position of faithful seeking SSPX sacraments.: “It is shameful that this was done in such a sloppy and ambiguous way. Whether you think excommunication is warranted…”
- on IMPORTANT expert canonical exam of the DDF SSPX Decree: It does NOT excommunicate SSPX priests or faithful who attend Masses, or change the practical canonical position of faithful seeking SSPX sacraments.: “Fr Gerald Murray reaches basically the same conclusions here: https://youtu.be/VMyv7O-P0yo?is=PIJIbjd1J7i-D0Ai”
- on WDTPRS – 14th Ordinary Sunday (Novus Ordo): from dust to freedom: “Yes, the real problem is the watered down nature of the prayers in the Novus Ordo. Ten years ago when…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1653: Pius X’s caption call: “Bishop Wack is vivacious and charming. I’ve rarely met someone so instantly likeable, and I’m not surprised to see people…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: how to celebrate Novus Ordo Masses “ad orientem”
From a priest reader: I am a priest in my 60’s I remember serving the Tridentine mass. I am interested in celebrating mass ad orientem but I was wondering how. I have some questions. 1. At the beginning of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Closing of Year for Priests, June 11 or June 19?
From a priest reader: I’d like to point out a discrepancy, with the hopes that your wide outreach might bring about a clarification. The discrepancy concerns the closing date for the “Year for Priests”. The Holy Father says [LINK] that … Read More
Clergy and music revisited
Remember the question about deacons and music ministry? Vultus Christi had an interesting photo of a group of priests of the Diocese of Tulsa singing Gregorian chant during a Mass.
QUAERITUR: one confession for many indulgences?
From a reader: The year of St. Paul and the year of the priest overlap by 10 days. Assuming the other requirements for obtaining the indulgence are met, is only one confession necessary to obtain more than one plenary indulgence? … Read More
QUAERITUR: When is the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal?
The following is a piece from the May-June Newsletter of the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship. It concerns the shifting date of the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal. People who are interesting in the TLM, the Extraordinary Use … Read More
QUAERITUR: St. John the Baptist and blessings
From a reader: Dear Fr. Z, Happy Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist! Again, I want to thank you for all you do and especially for your clear analysis. I have a question regarding this solemnity. When … Read More
QUAERITUR: deacon in music ministry
From a reader: There is a situation I would like to ask your (or your readers’) advice about. If a man whose job was to be a music director at a parish with a serious sacred music program perceived a calling … Read More
QUAERITUR: promoting reverence at Communion
From a priest reader: Quick question with regard to GIRM #281. "Holy Communion has a more complete as a sign when it is received under both kinds. For in this manner of reception a fuller light shines on the sign … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Old & new calendar – feast of St. John Vianney
From a reader: I have a question for you regarding the celebration of feasts that fall on a different date in the new calendar rather than the old. Our diocesan office of worship is planning events for the year of … Read More
QUAERITUR: Confessions forbidden on Sunday?
From a reader: We had a visiting priest today who refused to hear confessions because the CIC forbids the Sacrament of Penance to be celebrated on Sunday. I’ve checked my own copy of the CIC and found no such Canon … Read More
Lurker 59 on Card. Koch, Prefect for Christian Unity, makes observations about the SSPX: “Card Koch — “God wills the salvation of all people and that He then also finds other ways for people…”
