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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: difference between hand missals
From a reader: I have a quick question if I may. Do you what the differences are, if any, between The New Missal for Every Day and The New Roman Missal by Fr. Lasance? I have the New Roman Missal, … Read More
QUAERITUR: The Perfect Priest
I received the following e-mail: Maybe this is a dumb question, but in a recent survey in our diocese, the priests stated that one of the most stressful problems for them were what the survey question called "expectations of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: ashes for infants
From a priest reader: Dear Father Z. The "mad dash" for ashes has begun here. A question I have, that you may know the answer to or at least have an opinion of, is, does it make sense to impose … Read More
QUAERITUR: changing words near the consecration
From a reader: When I travel I frequently have to attend NO Masses. Such was the case last Sunday. The parish is liberal and so is the “guest” priest, but I was with a friend, so on I went. The … Read More
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
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