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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
Reponse to a reponse on question of insisting on Communion in the hand
I have gotten some e-mail about the question sent me about the man who, at the Communion rail during a TLM, stood insisting to the priest that he be given Communion in the hand. Originally I had the combox open … Read More
QUAERITUR: removing holy water during Lent
I have had a couple questions via e-mail already about dopey plans in some parishes to empty holy water fonts during Lent and even dopier plans to replace the holy water with sand or dirt. Anyway, some time ago I … Read More
QUAERITUR: Do I have the right to a wedding or funeral TLM?
From a reader: A TLM community blog included the following entry. Is it correct in asserting that everyone, everywhere has a right to a nuptial or funeral TLM? "It is also important to remember that anyone, at any parish, anywhere … Read More
QUAERITUR: fingers together after the consecration
From a seminarian: In the Tridentine Rite of the Holy Mass, the Priest, after touching the Sacred Host, would then henceforth not seperate his fingers from the manner of keeping them together (thumb and index fingers). He would also keep … Read More
QUAERITUR: incomplete vestment sets for TLM
From a priest reader (edited): With Lent about to begin I have a question regarding Laetare Sunday and what vestments I should wear for the TLM that day. I will be celebrating a Sung Mass in the EF for Laetare … Read More
QUAERITUR: How do we make the Novus Ordo better?
From a reader: Fr. Z: I’m a Junior at ___ in the Television Department. I’ve stumbled upon your blog a few times, and I’ve noticed that you celebrate the Latin Mass. (Tridentine?) I have a question for you. I’ve witnessed … Read More
QUAERITUR: confirmation robes
From a priest: From amongst your readership, would anyone have an idea where to find/purchase traditional Confirmation robes similar to those in common usage before the Council? There are very few resources available online, and these tend to resemble the … Read More
QUAERITUR: young people, music, Mass and entertainment
From a reader: In my experience when Masses are celebrated with a children’s choir or a teen band it seems that the focus of the Liturgy shifts from the Sacrifice of the Mass to the children that are singing or … Read More
QUAERITUR: Easter Sunday Mass during two weeks early
From a reader: According to a good friend of mine at Notre Dame, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will be celebrating Easter Mass two weeks before Easter, so that it can be taped and broadcast on NBC on Easter … Read More
QUAERITUR: Chalice veil during a TLM
From a seminarian reader: I have a question regarding serving the extraordinary form of the Mass which I was hoping you would be so kind as to answer for me. Toward the end of the Mass, after communion, the missal has … Read More
hwriggles4 on Daily Rome Shot 1654: another jackass: “The priest dancing reminds me about ten years ago I attended a Spanish Mass at the parish close to my…”
