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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: Will SSPX priests be able to absolve validly after the Year of Mercy closes?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been searching through the Internet, and since I’ve found absolutely nothing regarding this matter, I’ve thought I might as well just send this question to you so that you can be the first (hopefully) to write about it. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Is post-election schadenfreude a sin to be confessed?
From a priest… QUAERITUR: A simple question that arose for me this week for obvious reasons. Is schadenfreude a sin that should be confessed? This requires a lot of deep thought, prayer, time to reflect. … …. ….. …… Okay. No. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Catechizing apathetic children
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Do you have any advice on catechizing children who have an apathy for the faith, and whose family come to Mass, but that’s it there is no teaching going on in the home. The kids I teach at … Read More
ASK FATHER: Should I be a permanent deacon?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father, I am in my early/mid 30s, married with two children. I am considering the permanent diaconate- Our diocese is one where priests are overworked; at my grandmother’s funeral, no priest was available for the … Read More
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ASK FATHER: First Communion without First Confession?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My daughter called me on the phone and asked me if the First Confession before First Communion is an option. She came home from a meeting attended by parents for first communicants, They were told if … Read More
OLDIE ASK FATHER: The pastor anoints everyone at Mass, sick or old or not – everyone.
I had a question about the Sacrament of Anointing. I looked up an old answer and figured I could simply repost. This is from a year ago, exactly! From a priest … QUAERITUR: Every year at this time, my pastor has … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest told us we can receive communion twice a day. Is he right?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am really confused. Our parish priest told us that we can receive communion two times a day, however, I have been reading where two times a day is not always correct. Two times a day … Read More
ASK FATHER: I was told that you are either supposed to always veil or never veil
From a readerette… QUAERITUR: I have developed a love for veiling at the TLM, I attend a daily NO Mass and veil there too. My mom dislikes and does not allow me to veil when I attend the NO Mass … Read More
2 Nov – All Souls, Indulgences, and YOU!
It seems somehow fitting to post about indulgences on 31 October. From the Handbook of Indulgences Visiting a Church or an Oratory on All Souls Day A plenary (“full”) indulgence, which is applicable only to the souls in Purgatory is granted … Read More
