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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: Our bishop refuses to consecrate sacred vessels. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My parish has recently been gifted a beautiful new set of Sacred Vessels for use at Holy Mass. We have asked the bishop to bless them when he’s next due to come here for Confirmations but … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Just Too Cool, Liberals, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Pò sì jiù, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, Si vis pacem para bellum!, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged Bp. Fatty McButterpants, chalice, consecration, D. Black Duck
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ASK FATHER: How to deal with a priest who has a difficult personality?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father Z, I have a question about how to deal with a priest who has a difficult personality. He can be very rough and impolite in his language, even during Mass. He is known for … Read More
ASK FATHER: Should priests wear the biretta when preaching? Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a priestly reader… QUAERITUR: I cannot find when to use the Biretta at the Homily, should it be worn, if so, then does one wear at for the Epistle & Gospel readings in the vernacular/English? Thank you for your … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can you gain an indulgence by reciting the Rosary with the Luminous Mysteries?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have never seen a decree or document stating that the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary have been indulgenced. I suspect you also have never seen a decree that the Glorious Mysteries have been indulgenced. The … Read More
2 November – All Souls, Octave, Indulgences, and YOU! – **IMPORTANT UPDATE about availability of the indulgences**
UPDATE 3 Nov ’22: A priest wrote to tell me that I was wrong about the period for the plenary indulgence during the “octave”. He said he was sure that the period was extended for the entire month of November. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Does a short homily or no homily invalidate the Mass?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: One would think having the bishop allow a diocesan priest to do the Tridentine Mass would fill the faithful with joy. However this priest (who strongly objects to the NO) also is angry with his TLM … Read More
ASK FATHER: What is a reasonable donation to a priest for a request to say a Mass?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: What is a reasonable ordinary donation to a priest in connection with a request to say a mass. Or a reasonable range? I understand that it is not strictly necessary to send a certain amount, and … Read More
ASK FATHER: Father rushes through the weekly Novena. What to do?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: At my parish, we have a new pastoral administrator…. Don’t know the whole story, but suffice it to say that Fr. W does not really seem to want to be in parish ministry. Our parish has … Read More
Canada: A bishop is determined that a church be closed. Parishioners fight back.
Reality is sometimes harsh. For example, if a parish is not able to pay its bills, it’ll probably have to close or be “merged”. Either way, a few hearts will be broken. I don’t say “lots of hearts” because if … Read More
ASK FATHER: Are evil dreams from the Devil?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Both of my parents were fortunate to receive the last rites and the apostolic blessing. I was filled with peace at their deaths because I had hope they may have been saved. That peace has been … Read More
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Tagged 1st Commandment, dreams
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amenamen on Daily Rome Shot 1648: contradictions: “Necessity? Can. 932 §1. The eucharistic celebration is to be carried out in a sacred place unless in a particular…”
