Category Archives: Both Lungs

ASK FATHER: Convert from Orthodoxy or Protestantism: Which Catholic Church would I belong to?

Posted on 4 October 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: If I’m not mistaken, a Russian Orthodox Christian, who converts to Catholicism, is juridically Russian Catholic regardless of which particular Church brings them in. (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG). In the case of a validly … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Validity of Catholic with Orthodox marriage

Posted on 15 September 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Question on marriage: Canon Law says a Catholic marrying an Orthodox Christian by an Orthdox priest has a valid marriage (as long as the usual free to marry, openness to kids etc. are part of the … Read More →

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Help needed from EASTERN Catholics, Byzantine, Slavic about a title of the Blessed Virgin

Posted on 24 March 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In another post here, concern was raised about a way that the Blessed Virgin is to be addressed in the upcoming (tomorrow) Consecration of “all humanity” and “especially” Russia and Ukraine.   Mary is referred in pretty much all language versions … Read More →

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Russian Orthodox react to Coronovirus: “the Bloodless Sacrifice can in no way be canceled”

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Russian Orthodox Church is making changes to how their people receive Communion. HERE NB: They are not cancelling their Divine Liturgy. They are not cancelling Communion.  My emphases. Instructions to Rectors and their Parishes, and to Abbots and Abbesses of … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Can we have a more synodal church and married priests like the Eastern Orthodox?

Posted on 4 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: While many pushing for “synodality” and married clergy have nefarious intentions, is it possible that moving in this direction might open the door for reunification with the Eastern Orthodox churches? Is it possible to have a … Read More →

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Triumphant Renovationism – the ironic hypocrisy of the ‘c’atholic left

Posted on 29 April 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am not a daily reader of Rod Dreher. However, today I was directed by someone to read something he wrote about a Russian Orthodox reacting to what we Catholics are doing. Let’s see.  My emphases and comments. […] Looking around for … Read More →

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TERRIFIC! School Choir accomplished, back to back, Solemn Roman and Eastern liturgy!

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is impressive by anyone’s standards. The wonderful Lyceum school in Cleveland, has a great choir.  They sang for a Pontifical Mass with Card. Burke and then a Divine Liturgy with Bp.Milan Lach. Read about it HERE. I want to … Read More →

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After LGBT pro-sodomy parade, Orthodox priest cleanses city with Holy Water

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw this at ChurchPop.  I really like the idea. Orthodox Priest Cleanses His City’s Downtown with Holy Water After LGBT Parade @cityod, Twitter / Odessa Media Talk about spiritual warfare. An LGBT pride parade took place this last weekend … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Considering moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish

Posted on 4 October 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attend a NO parish and am considering moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish for a variety of reasons but mainly because I am attracted to the Divine Liturgy and the beautiful traditions they have held … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Can an Eastern Catholic priest confirm a Latin Catholic

Posted on 8 July 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it licit for a child who has received the sacraments of baptism and first communion in the Western Rite to receive the sacrament of confirmation from an Eastern Rite priest? Canon 696 of the Code of the … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Must a Latin Church Catholic going to an Eastern Church still obey Latin laws?

Posted on 22 June 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is a Latin Rite Catholic who is married to an Eastern Rite Catholic, has Eastern Rite children, attends an Eastern Rite parish, but has not been canonically transferred still obliged to follow the precepts of the Latin Rite (Holy … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Do I fulfill my Sunday obligation at an Eastern or SSPX church?

Posted on 25 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… Are SSPX Masses and Eucharist licit for Roman Catholics? This Triduum was heart-wrenching as we had the “full band” (organ, piano, guitar, drums and cymbals) playing during Holy Thursday AND Good Friday! There is no Tridentine Mass … Read More →

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Russian Orthodox now to celebrate more Western Saints including St. Patrick

Posted on 10 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is some interesting East and West, both-lungs news which is also seasonal. From blog Ad Orientem (excellent title): St. Patrick of Ireland and other Western saints officially added to Russian Orthodox Church calendar St. Patrick, the great enlightener of Ireland, … Read More →

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Brick By Brick: a great East and West, “both lungs” development

Posted on 9 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here’s some good news.  A reader alerted me to a great East and West “both lungs” development. From The Sudbury Star in Ontario: Church revives Latin mass For a group of worshippers who gather at St. Michael’s Church in Coniston, … Read More →

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Solemn ANATHEMA against heretics – Sunday of Orthodoxy

Posted on 6 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 7 March: I received this note from an Archimandrite: Dear Father, I thought you might be interested in reading what the “Rite of Orthodoxy” actually says so please see the two following links:  HERE and HERE   ___ Originally Published … Read More →

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More on the “mutual enrichment” theme: West meets East Edition

Posted on 11 February 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

More about “mutual enrichment” comes from Catholic World Report. First there was a piece Fr. Peter Stravinskas, who made suggestions about how the older, traditional form of Mass should be altered.  HERE I think he was wrong in the very … Read More →

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TIsk… tisk… look at all those traditional hats! Fancy vestments! Gold! Tradition!

Posted on 6 January 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am watching a live stream on Russian TV of the Christmas Divine Liturgy.  The feed started in the Moscow Cathedral and then cut to Vladimir Putin’s church, where he seemed to be following the prayers attentively.  Then it returned … Read More →

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Flash back with Stravinsky’s Mass

Posted on 26 October 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at the increasingly-valuable Crisis there is a great piece about the composer Igor Stravinsky and his sacred music.  Yes, Stravinsky wrote truly sacred music, and I find it quite compelling.  Stravinsky was a deeply religious soul and at times he … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Why MUST one be in communion with Rome?

Posted on 19 September 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Why MUST one be in communion with Rome? The Eastern Church has celebrated the sacraments without communion with Rome for 1000 years, but still they have wonderworking Saints. GUEST “ASK FATHER” ANSWER from a priest who participates here: Why … Read More →

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Reason #74 for Summorum Pontificum

Posted on 19 May 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This was sent by a priest friend. “OUCH!” doesn’t quite capture my reaction. Let me preface your viewing by saying that the older, traditional form of the Roman Rite is not susceptible to this sort of madness. BTW… the real … Read More →

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