Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

QUAERITUR: RCIA in “traditional” parishes

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: I’m curious about traditional parishes (both those which exclusively use the 1962 liturgical books and those which would self-identify as a traditional parish) and adult converts in the US. I don’t have the official documents ready at … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: kneeling for Communion causing disruption

Posted on 9 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: Last month I was denied Holy Communion for kneeling by the associate priest at my parish in ___. I couldn’t believe this happened to me but had heard that this has happened before. I am new to … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Martyrology and the Liturgy of the Hours

Posted on 8 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: Can you talk a bit about how to integrate the Martyrology into Lauds in the Ordinary Form?  As I understand it, it can be inserted after the Collect and before the dismissal.  Connected to this, why does … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Birettiquette

Posted on 5 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had a note from a priest reader about what I call "birettiquette", the proper use of the biretta in choro. I am looking for the proper use of the Biretta by a priest at Mass.  I know the general … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Communion for a non-celebrating priest

Posted on 4 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Perhaps you or your readers could help me with a question regarding communion etiquette for priests in the Ordinary Form of the Mass.  When a priest is in attendance at a mass and not concelebrating, should … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Should I stand or should I kneel?

Posted on 4 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: I am a bit of an amateur rubricist (God help us all), and know the rules in the Ordinary Form.  The bishops of the United States, under the permission of the Holy See, have mandated kneeling during … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Communion in the time of Swine Flu

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t been hearing too much about Swine Flu these days… but I suppose it is still around. This question is from a reader: I attended an Ordination Mass at ___ in ___ this past Saturday. Prior to Communion, the … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: Latin version of a Spiritual Communion prayer

Posted on 26 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I need help from readers for a question sent via e-mail. I cannot find my copy of The Raccolta with Latin and English texts of prayers which at one time had been conceded indulgences. Someone asked my for a Latin … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: taking Communion with Precious Blood out to the sick

Posted on 26 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Have you ever come across a vessel designed for bringing the Precious Blood to the sick?  I have a parishioner to whom I regularly bring communion, but she is now on an absolutely no gluten diet, … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: a bunch of stuff

Posted on 21 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader many questions. General Tip: If you hope for a serious answer, send one question.  After that I start to lose attention and get silly. Thanks you for your website.  It’s the third thing I read every evening.  … Read More →

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