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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Tips for jumping into the deep end of the Latin Breviarium Romanum
From a reader: So, I’ve resolved to get a Breviarum Romanum set, but I was holding out for Baronius Press’ because it is rumored to have both Latin and English text. However, it would seem that the Baronius set is … Read More
QUAERITUR: 1st TLM… what to wear?
From a reader: I am going to attend my first TLM this Friday at St. Bernadette’s in Silver Spring, MD (7:30pm by the way if anyone is interested). I have researched until I am almost numb and have found conflicting … Read More
QUAERITUR: people putting hosts in ciborium before Mass
From a reader: I travel a lot for work, so have obviously been to Mass at several parishes, both EF and OF, very reverent to not-so-much. I’m currently in NW Missouri and experienced a new variation today for the Immaculate … Read More
QUAERITUR: A Prime example…. V. Benedicite. R. Deus.
From a reader: Can you explain the construction, "Benedicite Deus"? First, is it actually the equivalent for "God bless," as several websites suggest? If so, how does the grammar work there — is "benedicite" some sort of majestic plural, with … Read More
QUAERITUR: another dropped Host, the EMHC delays
From a reader: Last month you had a post about a priest’s letter to his parishioners about a dropped host. I’m wondering, what was the instruction that he printed on the other side of this letter? [Hmmm…. I don’t know.] I’m … Read More
QUAERITUR: chants and texts for Our Lady of Guadalupe
From a priest reader: After long delay, we’ve introduced Our Lady of Guadalupe into our calendar as a Feast, but now we have a problem: finding chants and texts! What is done in your community for Mass (Ordinary form) and … Read More
QUAERITUR: goofing around with the calendar on an Advent Sunday
From a reader: Dear Father, First of all, thank you for your blog. It’s a wonderful resource for a "revert" like myself, and I read it often. I have a question about what happened at today’s Mass, which seemed a bit … Read More
QUAERITUR: RCIA sponsor to someone about to marry pro-abortion Catholic
From a reader: Dear Reverend Father Zuhlsdorf, I was asked and agreed to be an R.C.I.A. sponsor for a family member. The family member is about to marry a Roman Catholic who "Would not personally have an abortion but believes in … Read More
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QUAERITUR: no words of absolution during penance service
From a reader: I went to confession last evening at my parish after the Advent Penance Service, and one of the visiting priests (there were several), after hearing my sins, said something like "Your sins are forgiven, go in peace." … Read More
QUAERITUR: What’s with Latin “memineris” and the genetive?
From a reader: I am singing in a small Gregorian chant "schola" that my wife has organized. My voice continues to be mediocre, but one thing that I find myself drawn to is the resuscitation of my high school Latin. We … 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…”
