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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: Must sterilized couple seek reversal?
From a reader… With contraception back in the news, a hypothetical question came to my mind. If a couple that has sterilized themselves converts to the faith, what would the church require of them? Contraceptive marital acts are immoral, so would the church … Read More
ASK FATHER: A committed Church of England man, Steve, married Jenny…
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A committed Church of England man, Steve, married Jenny, a Catholic who had baptism, 1st communion, confirmation in the Faith. She in full knowledge of her large Catholic family did not seek a dispensation for their wedding in a … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law, One Man & One Woman
Tagged can. 1087, marriage, matrimony
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ASK FATHER: “My Lord and my God!” at the elevation
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been reading the Celebration of Mass by J.B. o Connell and at the section concerning the consecration of the Host O’Connell writes that a priest should not say a vocal prayer at the elevation, obviously, … Read More
ASK FATHER: My lapsed son to have a “humanist” marriage. Can I attend?
From a reader… My Son, who has lapsed from the Faith, is soon to be ‘married’ in a humanist ceremony. I and my wife have been invited but I am conscious of giving credence to the event. I am committing a sin … Read More
ASK FATHER: Invalidly married woman enrolls in RCIA
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My next door neighbor (unbaptized) has enrolled her 5 year old daughter in CCD classes at a local parish to have her baptized and receive her first holy communion. She decided to also enroll herself in … Read More
ASK FATHER: Father told me not to genuflect when passing tabernacle during Mass
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was serving at Mass in the OF today, and before Mass, my priest approached me and told me that, when crossing from one side of the altar to the other, I was not to go to the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Lace during Lent
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I was wondering what the rules are if any about wearing lace albs or cottas [surplices] by priests during Lent. Is there a prohibition on lace being worn during Lent? I don’t think there is. I … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged alb, lace, surplice, vestments
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ASK FATHER: Father sprinkles water with fingers into chalice
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it liturgically correct for a priest to dip their fingers into the water pitcher and then shake them off into the chalice as a means to add water to the chalice before the consecration? Liturgically … Read More
ASK FATHER: Excommunication of lay people for attending women’s fake ordination?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A local Protestant affiliated hospital in my city hosted a so-called WomanPriest recently. She purported to confect the Eucharist in their chapel. This “event” received zero publicity (to my surprise). The usual small gaggle of grey … Read More
Fr. Scalia’s Sermon at Justice Scalia’s Mass, Death, and Your Funeral Plans
Today I watched the broadcast of the funeral Mass for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. It was held at the National Shrine in Washington DC. A couple points. First, Justice Scalia’s son, Fr. Paul Scalia of the Diocese … Read More
