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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
ASK FATHER: Hand sanitizer on Hosts
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father: In my diocese those who receive on the tongue must go to the end of the line. Then the priest/deacon/whatever uses hand sanitizer between each communicant, as if we are all “Unclean”! The Host tastes … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged hand sanitizer, Holy Communion
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9 Comments
ASK FATHER: Tattoos and St. Jane de Chantal
UPDATE: See an important comment added below. From a reader… QUAERITUR: i always thought that tattoos were somehow sinful. but today’s third lesson from Matins about St. Jane of Chantal makes me question that. what is the Church’s teaching on … Read More
URGENT: CDF responds to ‘dubia’ about the baptismal formula, “WE baptize you….”
I have to issue an important correction. Back in 2009, I answered a question about the validity of the form for baptism: “We baptize you…”. I wrote at the time that my first inclination was that that was invalid. Then … Read More
ASK FATHER: If Mass is being streamed to a hall for overflow attendance, are those people at Mass?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’m an usher at my parish. Because of the scamdemic, the bishop wants spacing enforced. For Sunday Mass, I’m being asked to sit “overflow” in the parish hall, though in reality, there is plenty of space. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Purify a ciborium using a cloth purificator?
From a Jesuit priest… QUAERITUR: I have a question regarding purification: In the Vetus Ordo, it is customary to purify the paten with the thumb and index finger. What is the correct way to purify a ciborium? In the Novus … Read More
PODCAzT 182: New Book on the TLM; Response to a question: “How do we know the Novus Ordo isn’t evil?”
In this PODCAzT I offer some thoughts, and a brief reading from, the prolifically indefatigable Peter Kwasniewski, a copy of which recently arrived: Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright: The Genius and Timeliness of the Traditional Latin Mass US HERE – … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Pope Michael”… just another crazy person?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Due to some recent tweets from the guy who styles himself as “Pope Michael”, I’m seeing posts from people claiming that he is a validly, albeit illicitly, ordained Bishop. They are pointing to an ordination from … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Pope Michael, schismatics
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ASK FATHER: “I am struggling with my faith due to intense anxiety about death. What makes you believe in God?”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Simple: What makes you believe in God. As a religious person do you have doubts and how do you conquer them.. If you have other priest’s reasonings please tell me their opinions as well. I am … Read More
ASK FATHER: Should there still be “parking lot Masses” even though churches are opening again?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In a not-so-hypothetical situation wherein the faithful are able to attend mass on Sunday inside a church, under nearly normal circumstances (face masks, 6 foot distancing), would it be permissible, or even advisable, to opt instead … Read More
