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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
QUAERITUR: New translation and inclusive language
From a reader: What is and is not currently allowed to be used at Mass? What will and won’t be allowed after November? What falls into the “bad but nothing to be done about it” category and what can be … Read More
QUAERITUR: Tarting-it-up for a church wedding
[Raising my eyes to heaven even as I grope for that third rail with my outstretched toe.] From a readerette: I’m having a bit of a conflict with my bride-to-be best friend, who has gone Bridezilla on me. She asked … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Advise on missalettes, booklets for the Extraordinary Form
I had a telephone call from a friend with a question about missalettes or booklets for use by congregants who attend the Roman Rite’s Extraordinary Form of Mass. He explained that, at his church, they use the commonly found red … Read More
QUAERITUR: Sign of Peace questions
From a reader: I’ve heard that the sign of peace at Mass is optional (for priest and people), and that its position within the Mass can be moved to another part of the liturgy such as the Introductory Rites. Are … Read More
Passiontide – Veiling of Crosses and images – WDTPRS POLL
There is a WDTPRS POLL below. Also, think about taking a camera to church or taking a photo with your phone. In the 1962 Missale Romanum, the Extraordinary Use of the Roman Rite, this is First Passion Sunday. In the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Jazz concert in a church during Lent
From a reader: Could you please be gracious to me and comment on a recent happening at our parish church in ___ UK. A few days ago in the middle of Lent the Parish Priest led a Jazz Band in … Read More
QUAERITUR: Of the Precious Blood, wine, water and dilution
From a reader: Fr., Perhaps one of your ossified manuals would address this. Today at Mass, the priest had a cruet of wine on the altar during the consecration. I am sure he did not intend to consecrate that wine. … Read More
QUAERITUR: How early can the Easter Vigil 2011 begin?
Here is an oldie but goodie. Updated for 2011. From a reader: There is a parish in our diocese that is advertising (in the bulletin and even in the diocesan paper) a 4:00 p.m. Easter Vigil. Are there ANY circumstances … Read More
Parents of children. Love them and let them learn Latin.
UPDATE: People are sending email with suggestions about what do use to study Latin, what should be done, etc. I am glad to see the interest and enthusiasm, but I can’t reproduce everyone’s email here. If you have a suggestion … Read More
Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for April
VATICAN CITY, 31 MAR 2011 (VIS) – Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for April is: “That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope”. His mission intention is: Father’s … Read More
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