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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
“¡Hagan lío!” in Arlington
This is what devout resistance looks like. When the bishop thrown you out of your church, go to the gym. I rarely look at Fakebook, but this rare time it was worth it. The Bishop of Arlington tossed the folks … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Why do most clergy have almost no interest in the Liturgy of the Hours?”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Why do most clergy have almost no interest in the Liturgy of the Hours? [Maybe they are saying the Roman Breviary!] I know many lay people who have discovered and love the divine office and expend … Read More
ASK FATHER: Why do we say that Christ rose “again” when He only rose one time?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Why does is “ on the third day He rose AGAIN “. Why the word again? Every Sunday I wonder……. Okay… that’s a little scrambled, but I get the sense of the question. I have received … Read More
ASK FATHER: “I have often felt used and abused spiritually, psychologically and emotionally by bitchy, nosy, petty, likely psychopathic/narcissist church people.”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have often felt used and abused spiritually, psychologically and emotionally by bitchy, nosy, petty, likely psychopathic/narcissist church people. What was once a naive and blind trust and obedience was crushed by the sadistic cackling of … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z’s screen time break, or rather, broken screen time
Because I didn’t post yesterday, I had a few notes asking if I was okay. I acknowledge that it is rare for me not to post at least something. Yesterday, however, I wound up pretty busy and hampered by a … Read More
The persecution of Tradition, Priests and the affliction of Moral Injury
A year ago, I posted about the psychological abuse of priests and the resulting moral injury. This topic returned to the fore as I read a recent story about a priest who was forced out of his position because he … Read More
The Vetus Ordo shall not go away and for good reasons. VIDEO. Wherein Fr. Z rants about the Vetus and the Novus.
The Vetus Ordo is not going away. No matter how much pressure and repression, no matter how much persecution of priests and marginalization of lay people certain “shepherds” apply, it will remain and grow stronger in ways they fear more … Read More
ASK FATHER: For a wake, Sister did a “prayer service”.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: At the visitation at a funeral home for an elderly male relative of mine, instead of a family rosary being said, the local parish sent a nondescript religious Sister, who said she’d conduct a prayer service. … Read More
ASK FATHER: What hobbies are permitted on Sundays?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: What hobbies are permitted on Sundays? I like to knit and crochet clothing and blankets for pleasure, but have heard that this is considered servile labor. Yes, perhaps historically this was work, but nowadays this is … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged 3rd Commandment, rest, sabbath
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14 Comments
ASK FATHER: “If I go to Saturday night mass and receive Communion, and then go also to Sunday mass, may I receive Communion again?”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Hello if I go to Saturday night anticipation mass and receive Holy Communion, and then go the following morning to Sunday mass, may I receive Holy Communion again? I have been told you cannot because it’s … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law
Tagged Can. 917, iterum
9 Comments
9 Comments
Charivari Rob on Daily Rome Shot 1649: updates: “The Korean apothecary chest is beautiful. The chest of drawers with two clock-like faces intrigues me. The top is pretty…”
