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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
Dublin’s Archbp. Martin criticizes young traditional priests
Across the pond at RU-486 (aka The Pill aka The Tablet), we find this: ‘Conformist’ younger clergy wary of Francis – Dublin archbishop Pope Francis’ courage is causing disquiet among those with “a very conformist and closed Catholicism” the Archbishop … Read More
GUEST POST: “Ten Commandments of Reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament”
An old friend of mine, Msgr. Charles Mangan noticed my answer about safeguarding the Blessed Sacrament and sent me this to share with you. “Ten Commandments of Reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament” Monsignor Charles M. Mangan 1. Attend Holy … Read More
ASK FATHER: Parish priest doesn’t guard Eucharist from profanation. What to do?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father, I serve regularly at a large shrine which attracts vast numbers of non Catholics. Several of us have to be ‘on guard’ on Sundays to ensure that (mostly Hindu) friends of Catholics or just … Read More
TOLEDO Bad Water Emergency. Semper simus parati!
Every once in a while I get snippy snarky notes from people asking why item A or B is on my wish list. “Why do you have solar panels?… rifle slings? … water purifiers on your list?” HA! Semper paratus. … Read More
Prayers against a Black Mass
As you may have heard, some nitwits have scheduled use of a public venue in Oklahoma City for the purpose of a Satanic Black Mass. It is unclear if they have a consecrated Host. This is, I think, mostly a … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest hears confession of person with impediment to marry…
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Around the lunch table a few days ago, myself and a few brother seminarians raised this question: If a priest hears the confessions of a couple to be married the day before the marriage, and one … Read More
ASK FATHER: Should I attend or avoid a civil marriage of a Catholic?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it wrong for a Catholic to attend a wedding that is a civil ceremony only….even if she is my sister? I know you are very busy…answer if you can…I apologize for asking a question that … Read More
Cong. for Worship considers (’bout time) more dignified “Sign of Peace”. POLL
I have posted polls about your feelings about the “Sign of Peace” during the Novus Ordo. I saw this today at CNA: Vatican announces desire for more restrained sign of peace at Mass Vatican City, Jul 31, 2014 / 05:01 … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, POLLS
Tagged sign of peace
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54 Comments
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. Catholic Encyclopedia St. Francis, as you know, repaired three chapels. The third was popularly called the Portiuncula or the Little Portion, dedicated to St. Mary of the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged indulgences, Portiuncula
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6 Comments
His Hermeneuticalness, priest and hacker
I saw at the blog of my friend, (still) the P.P. of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness himself, Fr. Finigan, that he has hacked his Kindle. Don’t have a Kindle yet. What on earth are you waiting for? USA HERE (for one … Read More
