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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
ASK FATHER: Why not use “Unbound” for “deliverance prayers”?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: On your post about exorcism of a parish you mentioned in the comments not to use “Unbound”. I know people connected to this. Do you know of a good article explaining why? I interested being able … Read More
ASK FATHER: A man at work wants to be addressed as a woman.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr. I’m hoping for some advice as to how to charitably and prudently deal with a gender dysphoric coworker without giving a pinch of incense to Jupiter. Specifically, it is likely that I will need … Read More
ASK FATHER: If adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will end, why do we say, “without end” when we pray?
From a Sister… QUAERITUR: We are trying to revive the practice of Perpetual Adoration in our congregation. Previously (1882-1986), when there was a change of adorers the incoming adorer would say “Praised and adored be without end” and the outgoing … Read More
ASK FATHER: How to make a good confession, especially after many years
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Hello, Father. I have a request. Since you often exhort people to go to confession, and since many haven’t gone in years and have anxiety about the form it takes, what to do or what to … Read More
ASK FATHER: The priest asked me what my penance should be
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I went to Confession yesterday, and the priest asked me to suggest a good penance for myself. I was completely taken aback. I hate vague penances like “give to the poor,” so I suggested three Hail … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged confession, sacrament of penance
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ASK FATHER: Getting necessary gear for the Traditional Latin Mass
From a reader… QUAERITUR: We have been gradually building up our liturgy practice in a little but growing community centered in the traditional Mass. We now have a Sung Mass every Sunday. The altar service includes the Master of Ceremonies, … Read More
ASK FATHER: How to explain the Eucharist to a Jesuit ( @ThomasReeseSJ )?
Four years ago to this day, I posted ASK FATHER: How to explain the Eucharist to a 3 year old? It could be reworked into a post along the lines of: ASK FATHER: How to explain the Eucharist to a … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Jesuits, Lighter fare
Tagged Ed Peters, Eucharist, Fr. Thomas Reese, Jesuits, transubstantiation
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ASK FATHER: Bring pebbles to church so we can make a new altar
The other day at lunch with a friend who was driving through the zone, after hearing a few of the things he had lately encountered in the Church I opined that we are moving from our phase of naive ecclesiastical … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can I wear a scapular on my bullet proof vest?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I want to wear a scapular on my bullet proof vest. The best way to do this is to sew a Velcro patch onto one, but would doing that be considered impious or a mistreatment of … Read More
