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- Fr. Reader on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “@TonyO. I did not mention Pius V. A solution for the Extraordinary Form (regardless the name) needs to come not…”
- on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “@NickD and Lurker59: Your points both have validity. I suspect that perhaps one way to temper the problems is to…”
- on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “@Dantesque. When Leo XIV was elected, I knew nothing about him, and I was open-minded to see what kind of…”
- on Day 3 & 4 Conference for Priests: St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: “There is a podcast “The way of the Fathers” by Aquilina and others. A listened to it in Spotify, the…”
- on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “@WVC Thank you for your thoughts. I agree with much of what you wrote in your last comment. I do…”
- on FOR PRIESTS: Wherein, prompted by this conference, Fr. Z posts something for CONFESSION: “The Post Confession prayer must be where the prayer in ipieta app comes from, I often use it: Prayer After…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1655: inconsistencies: “I will make a simple comparison. the Novus Ordo is an ELECTRIC CAR. The TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS is gas powered.…”
- on FOR PRIESTS: Wherein, prompted by this conference, Fr. Z posts something for CONFESSION: “I agree these are excellent prayers for Confession. I think they are easily adaptable for lay use. I have a…”
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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
QUAERITUR: Care of altar linens and the first rinsing by a priest
From a reader: Father, I am in a quandary and I wonder if you would offer any advice on how to resolve it? A couple of months ago I was asked to help with the laundering of altar linens as … Read More
REVIEW: New editions of the Roman Missal SIDE BY SIDE
Yesterday I was at Leaflet Missal Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Church goods section there, run by John, can provide priests with the best traditional stuff. John of Church Goods put out all the US editions of the new, … Read More
QUAERITUR: Priests keeping or turning over Mass stipends
From a priest: As we know, a priest is only allowed to keep one Mass stipend per day, with those exceptions noted in Canon Law. However, when a conference/bishop has named a “standard” offering for a Mass, can local law require … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, The Drill
Tagged can. 18, can. 952, Mass stipends
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13 Comments
QUAERITUR: More than one language during Mass. Fr. Z rants.
It fascinates me how often questions on a similar idea come in at the same time. From a priest and from a student (edited): Here in Ireland, it sometimes happens that, when Mass is being celebrated in English, some parts … Read More
The key to pumpkin carving
A reader sent a link to a photo. Someone is having fun with punkin’s. Hint: There is a photo of it lit up, too.
QUAERITUR: Sunday obligation and TV Masses
From a reader: I was chatting with someone and she told me the priest in the parish where she is a member gave her permission, due to her ill health and thus difficulty in attending Mass on Sunday, to “attend Mass … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a lay man impersonate a priest for drammatic presentations?
From a reader: Is it permissible to portray a priest as a reenactor? I have been asked to portray a Catholic chaplain of the 69th New York in 1862. I know a few poeple who have done so, but none … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged acting, drama, impersonation
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23 Comments
QUAERITUR: Things manipular. Wherein Fr. Z rants and ties on one.
From a reader: For some reason unbeknownst to me I am intrigued by the maniple. My understanding is that when the maniple comes off, the Mass is suspended, hence the reason for permitting the reading of announcements just prior to … Read More
QUAERITUR: Proportion of communicants and ministers
From a reader: Today, in a rather large church, there was only 20 in attendance at mass with 17 of us going to Holy Communion. Father had 3 EMHC assist him. One with the Body of Christ and two with … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mind goes blank during confession
From a reader: I went to Confession the other day, and my biggest fear came true- my mind went completely blank. What happened was the guy ahead of me informed the priest (he’s a visiting priest) that we could hear everything … Read More
Fr. Reader on 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on how this might end.: “@TonyO. I did not mention Pius V. A solution for the Extraordinary Form (regardless the name) needs to come not…”
