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- CSSML on ASK FATHER: Why did dioceses stop using the word, “the” before words like “priesthood”, “Eucharist, or “Church?: “Great question and answer This also grinds my gears excessively.”
- on ASK FATHER: Why did dioceses stop using the word, “the” before words like “priesthood”, “Eucharist, or “Church?: “Father: with all due respect for your prerogatives, I hope you will consider awarding a second Gold Star of the…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why did dioceses stop using the word, “the” before words like “priesthood”, “Eucharist, or “Church?: “O God, Who bestowed the definite article upon the peoples of the earth, for the two-fold purpose of clarity and…”
- on ASK FATHER: Why did dioceses stop using the word, “the” before words like “priesthood”, “Eucharist, or “Church?: “How right you are, fr. Reader, Try this: “To win war you need to own language.” Where yours was clear…”
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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
ASK FATHER: Our choir is scheduled to sing something that seems blasphemous
From a reader… QUAERITUR: You’re probably the only priest who can properly help me navigate this, given your knowledge of the fine arts, particularly classical music, as well as being solid on Catholic morality. You’re also the only priest whom … Read More
ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Finally I got my first Latin Mass and it was wonderful. I want more more more and I can’t understand why the Pope doesn’t want us to have it. I know he doesn’t like things he … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can we eat meat on Friday in the Octave of Easter?
We are now in the Easter Octave – Happy Easter! Let’s get out in front of this before the calendar clicks over to Friday. First, allow me to post a shot of last night’s (Wednesday’s) repast. The beef is so … Read More
ROME 24/3– Day 13 & 14: Easter Tuesday and Wednesday – QUAERITUR: The Ave Maria Bell Explained… even too much
Today, 3 April, Easter Wednesday, at 6:47 the sun rose over the Eternal City. The sunlight day will begin to end at 19:40. I got a little screwed up with my days in posting, so this is a sort of … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, GO TO CONFESSION, Just Too Cool, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Ave Maria Bell, noad
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7 Comments
ASK FATHER: FSSP leaders had a meeting with Francis. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
This is what the FSSP released after the meeting. My emphasis. Published 1 March 2024 Official communiqué of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter – Fribourg, March 1st, 2024. Following a request from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Pope … Read More
MASS STIPENDS, INTENTIONS – Do’s and Don’ts
Dear readers, Occasionally someone sends a donation but it is marked for Mass intentions. You should never send money for Mass intentions without first discussing it with the priest involved. Perhaps sending to an order or institute, sure, you can … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
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ASK FATHER: Difference between Latin “Ave” (Ave Maria) and “Salve” (Salve Regina)
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Do you have any insights on the distinction between the Latin words “ave” like “Ave Maria” and “salve” like “Salve Regina”? I’m teaching Latin Prayers to Catholic Schoolhouse students and one student asked about this. I … Read More
ASK FATHER: Validity of absolution and reception of Communion in the state of grace
In light of several missives I’ve received – probably because of news about a recent confusing document – I reiterate hereunder what the Church holds to be true about the Sacrament of Penance, or Reconciliation. From Ott’s Fundamentals of Catholic … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Hard-Identity Catholicism, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged contrition, sacrament of penance
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4 Comments
ASK FATHER: Priest told my CCD class NOT to kneel at the Consecration
From a reader… QUAERITUR: An assistant priest at my parish is telling my ccd class not to kneel during the Consecration of the Eucharist during mass. Any advice? I pondered this for bit and then asked some trusted clerics including … Read More
ASK FATHER: “active participation” in the Traditional Latin Mass
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a question about “active participation”. The priest that used to service my SSPX chapel was very adamant about is using a missal to follow and pray the Mass. He added that it wouldn’t be … Read More
CSSML on ASK FATHER: Why did dioceses stop using the word, “the” before words like “priesthood”, “Eucharist, or “Church?: “Great question and answer This also grinds my gears excessively.”
