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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- David L. on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “At the local FSSP parish, we were subjected to unseemly triumphalist crowing by the pastor. I’m having a difficult time…”
- on Card. Koch, Prefect for Christian Unity, makes observations about the SSPX: “@PostCatholic Points of Order. 1. The SSPX and those who go to their chapels are not “Lefebvrites”. Let’s refrain from…”
- on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “In today’s edition of Rod Dreher diary he has remarks that many of Father Z’s supporter might find interesting. He…”
- 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.: “Darby OGill, Thanks for the link! Under correction, it seems from what he says that all that has happened so…”
- 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.: “We attended the Phoenix FSSP Sunday Mass and were shocked at the attitude of the pastor against the local SSPX,…”
- on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “There might be a silver lining in this mess, for us lovers of Tradition. I see that many US Bishops…”
- 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,…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: tips for making altar linens
Here is a good practical question from a reader. I have a question which you may well be able to answer, but that if you are too busy, I am pretty sure my fellow loyal readers of WDTPRS can. What … Read More
QUAERITUR: Rights of students on campus to TLM under Summorum Pontificum
This is in my mailbox. Fr. Z, I am in the midst of a tense situation at a Catholic college, the identity of which I would prefer not to disclose. The question facing us is: Granting that Summorum Pontificum acknowledges the … Read More
Archd. St. Paul/Minneapolis: Candlelight Family Rosary Procession
Better late than never to post this. Archdiocesan Candlelight Family Rosary Procession; Friday, October 3 WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMASAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS DIOCESAN DIVISION The annual ‘Candlelight Rosary Procession’ is fast approaching. Its purpose isto unite thousands of individuals and … Read More
QUAERITUR: TLM resources for vision impaired priest
A question from a priest reader: Hi Fr. Z. Thank you for your work. I have been a priest for sixteen months and have a desire to learn the EF, and some of my parishioners are even asking for it and … Read More
QUAERITUR: Deacons and the TLM, what can they do?
From diaconal reader: I wonder what your opinion is. As a newly ordained permanent Deacon, I have been instructed that I may not assist with the distribution of Holy Communion or be allowed to preach at the Tridentine Mass because … Read More
QUAERITUR: When will the Pope say the TLM in public?
By a reader it is asked: I’m betting somebody has already asked this, but do you think the Holy Father will ever offer Mass in the Extraordinary Form? It’s been well over a year since the Motu Proprio has come … Read More
QUAERITUR: heading off the altar girls
Here we go again. I got a question from a reader: As I greatly enjoy cooking, your last few posts have been a treat! Thank you for your blog and its plethora of liturgical and culinary delights. [O]ur pastor is … Read More
QUAERITUR: Who should receive Anointing of the Sick?
A reader asks: I have a friend who is undergoing foot surgery soon. Although it is minor surgery, she will be under general anesthesia for over two hours. Her sister ended up in a coma for two weeks following a … Read More
QUAERITUR: Communion rails – Fr. Z rants
A question from a reader: I am wondering if there was once a "law" about the Altar Rail in a Catholic Church. Did, or does, Canon Law, GIRM, or The Ritus Servandus speak to this piece of Church architecture? … Read More
QUAERITUR: “biretiquette” for the Novus Ordo
From a reader: Thank you for the wonderful blog, I check it several times a day. I have a question about the use of the Biretta in the Novus Ordo. When can it be worn at Mass? I wear it … Read More
David L. on SSPX “Out The Door”… literally on Sunday, at their chapels: “At the local FSSP parish, we were subjected to unseemly triumphalist crowing by the pastor. I’m having a difficult time…”
