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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Resources for Anglicans thinking about the Roman Church
I want to put this question, which I received via e-mail, out there to you readers. I edited it a little. I have been reading your blog as a "lurker" for some months now and give thanks regularly for your … Read More
QUAERITUR: Do SSPXers think new rites of ordination are valid?
This question came up in a comment under another entry. Some SSPX priests and some of the people in the pew have doubted the validity of the new rite of Ordination. Is this a block? Are the priests who hold … Read More
QUAERITUR: Distinction of Masses, TLM and NO
This question came in via e-mail: Father, a brief question. In the TLM, there is a clear distinction between the Low Mass, the High Mass, the Pontifical Mass, etc. Is there such a distinction in the Novus Ordo? I mean, … Read More
QUAERITUR: Gregorian Masses and Gregorian Masses and Gregorian Masses
What’s up with the term "Gregorian Mass"? Or "Gregorian Rite"? The other day in London Dario Castrillon Hoyos spoke of the Gregorian Rite saying "this is the just [correct] name for the Extraordinary Form,". I think we can call the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can priests refuse to say the TLM or the Novus Ordo?
Another question: Dear Fr Z — Is an individual priest of the Latin Rite permitted to say Mass only in the Ordinary Form or only in the Extraordinary Form? Or will all priests be required to use both forms, at … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can seminarians wear birettas?
A question from the internet: Hi Father, I first want to say thank you for your great work for the Lord and the Church!!! Many thanks. My question is whether or not a seminarian is allowed to wear the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Calling children up around the altar
I got a question from a reader, but I am simply too tired to get at it. You folks must help. This is from a priest. Help him concretely. Keep anecdotes to a minimum until we get concrete references. Our … Read More
QUAERITUR: a presiding but non-celebrating bishop’s Communion
I got a question from a reader: Dear Father, I am hoping you can help me with a practical question. The question is, when exactly does a Bishop who is presiding but not celebrating approach the altar and take the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Colored cassocks for servers
I got a question via e-mail: Hi Fr Z, I have a liturgical question. What are the rules/customs regarding the different coloured soutanes worn by altar servers. A discussion (revolving around my upcoming nuptials) I am having at the moment … Read More
QUAERITUR: writing to the CDWDS and remaining anonymous
A question has come: Dear Father Z, I had a call from a young priest friend of mine this morning. He was wondering whether there was any way for a PRIEST, to write to the Congregation for Divine worship and … Read More
