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- WVC on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “@monstrance My diocesan TLM had a huge upsurge in attendance last Sunday, and most of the folks were coming from…”
- on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “@prayfatima Christ also said, “Get behind me, Satan” to Peter, and excoriated the religious leaders of his time, the Pharisees,…”
- on Card. Koch, Prefect for Christian Unity, makes observations about the SSPX: “I don’t have strong opinions here and I’m genuinely curious. I’ve attended some indult (as they then were termed) liturgies…”
- on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “@haydn seeker In a black mass it is also Our Lord on the altar. Just because He is present it…”
- 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.: “I note that the DDF’s explanation includes a pathway for an SSPX priest to return to the arms of the…”
- on My View For Awhile: Westward: “That’s a long drive I’m familiar with. We used to have a second home in Deep Creek Lake, in the…”
- on The Bishop of Salt Lake City reduces priests celebrating the TLM, despite conversions of Mormons: “@FrReader, I think, given your comments on Tradition, perhaps you would find an essay by the libertarian (for lack of…”
- 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…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: decent hosts with religious symbols
From a priest reader: Dear Father, When I have lived in Italy for extended periods of time I noticed that virtually all the hosts there are the conventional white variety and the priests’ hosts are stamped with religious symbols such … Read More
QUAERITUR: substantial bread and risk of profanation
From a reader: I have a BA in Catholic Theology and A MA in Religious Studies; however, my background is not strong in liturgy. I focused on pastoral ministry, youth ministry and world religions. Could you help me answer a … Read More
QUAERITUR: Confession of tendencies and spiritual direction
From a reader following on recent entries about confession: Dear Fr. Z, I try to go to confession often – biweekly if not weekly. I, like another commenter on your post, usually confess tendencies along with sins. Is confession an … Read More
QUAERITUR: Advent wreaths and my annual rant on BLUE vestments
About this time of year I start getting questions about advent wreaths. For example, this came from a a reader today: Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, Is it proper to use scented candles for the advent wreath? Sure… if you want to deal … Read More
QUAERITUR: Dirunale and Nocturnale
A reader asks: I purchased a Monastic Diurnal and am quite pleased with it. I am interested in obtaining a Nocturnale that contains the entire Vigils of the Monastic Breviary, including the Psalter, Sanctoral, and Temporal, all in the 1962 … Read More
QUAERITUR: Ordination of permanent deacon with the Extraordinary Form
From a reader: Could a married man be ordained to the permanent diaconate using the extraordinary form? Of course! A bishop can use either Use to ordain. And a deacon is a deacon is a deacon.
QUAERITUR: “penitus” in the Good Friday rubric about celebration of sacraments
From a priest reader: Dear Fr Z, For some time I have been wondering about the word "penitus" in the rubric on Good Friday: "Hac et sequenti die, Ecclesia, ex antiquissima traditione, sacramenta, praeter Paenitentiae et Infirmorum Unctionis, penitus non … Read More
QUAERITUR: What to do about visiting priest preaching error?
From a reader: I’ve been troubled by a sermon I heard last Sunday. It seemed inappropriate, and I’m seeking your advice on what to do. A visiting priest oftentimes gives homilies heavy on so-called "social justice" themes. Because of his … Read More
QUAERITUR: Does a TLM on Saturday evening fulfill a Sunday obligation?
From a reader: Some in our local parish have suggested the 4 pm Saturday slot for a traditional Latin Mass that would count as a Sunday Mass. I.e. what in the Novus Ordo is called a vigil or anticipated Sunday … Read More
QUAERITUR: hand missal for TLM
From a reader: I am a new reader of your blog, and I want to let you know how much I enjoy it. My wife and I have recently started attending the Latin Mass in our area. Now we want … Read More
WVC on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “@monstrance My diocesan TLM had a huge upsurge in attendance last Sunday, and most of the folks were coming from…”
