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- fac on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “Well, the meteor thing could happen… “Sister Lucia, in 1944, before writing the third Secret of Fatima to send to…”
- on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “Don’t rule #6 out too quickly, but what is triggered to happen has been arming for the past 12000 years……”
- on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “If and when Summorum 2.0 drops, I hope that the pope will also take a serious look at the Novus…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “@OKC Catholic Dad —>I’d imagine that if we experienced the liturgical abuses of the Latin Mass pre-VII (which were happening…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “Reading comprehension is a problem across the board in many areas. I take issue with the way the SSPX has…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “@OKC Catholic Dad You seriously think there were dancing priests and inflatable flappy men and dancing clown Masses prior to…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “I read the entire article that is referenced here, and was deeply troubled by it. As with so many things…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “With respect Father, there is no ambiguity or miscommunication here. The SSPX quote literally says “the New Mass is evil…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
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
QUAERITUR: Acolyte as subdeacon for NO 1st Mass
I got this urgent question by e-mail: Fr. Z – I am a transitional Deacon preparing for Ordination and First Mass on June 28 and 29 respectively. I would like my friend, who is an installed acolyte and fellow seminarian … Read More
QUAERITUR: More than one Sunday TLM in a parish?
I received this by e-mail from a priest: Fr. Z, Long time reader, first time questioner. I’ve been celebrating the TLM since Winter ’06. In my parish, I celebrate the TLM on Tuesdays and Sundays for the faithful. My question … Read More
QUAERITUR: During confession what was the priest saying?
From a reader: Today, during Holy Mass, I went to confession. The priest told me to say my Act of contrition, then he would absolve me. So, as I started to say it, he began to whisper something in Latin. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Female altar servers
I received a question from a reader…. a very long, convoluted question (please keep them short or I just can’t wade through them), and so I edited it: Dear Fr. Z, In my home parish we are trying to get … Read More
QUAERITUR: What is really needed to be able to celebrate the TLM?
I received this question from a priest: Dear Father Z. A priest friend of mine, who started saying the TLM about 10 years ago, with the old Bishops permission called me this morning. He asked me if Cardinal Hoyos had said … Read More
QUAERITUR: How has the Holy Father promoted the TLM?
I got this question: Fr. Z, I would be very interested to hear what you and/or your readers would have to say to this question. In our diocese, a priest recently stated in a public forum that "Pope Benedict is … Read More
fac on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “Well, the meteor thing could happen… “Sister Lucia, in 1944, before writing the third Secret of Fatima to send to…”
