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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
Office of Readings for Bl. John Paul II available
The Latin texts of the Office for Bl. John Paul II for the Liturgia Horarum are now posted on the Vatican website. Latin English
QUAERITUR: Mephitidae
From a reader: Father, I have read with interest your posts on Mice in the Rectory. Now, perhaps you have something for Skunks under the Farmhouse. Our air-conditioner repairman just informed us that we have a family of skunks residing … Read More
REVIEW: Letters to an Altar Boy (Angelus Press)
The publishing arm of the SSPX has reprinted a 1952 work by Fr. David E. Rosage, Letters to an Altar Boy (reprint 2011). The thin book begins with a quote from Rev. Thomas O’Donnell, CSC (Director of the Knights of … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, REVIEWS, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged altar boys, altar service
23 Comments
23 Comments
QUAERITUR: TLM “straw” subdeacon
From a reader: I serve Low Mass five or six days out of the week as well as participating in Sunday Vespers, so my priest recently asked if I would be able to serve as the straw subdeacon for the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged acolyte, straw subdeacon
35 Comments
35 Comments
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
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Lighter fare
Tagged modesty, wedding
103 Comments
103 Comments
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
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 36: Ultimate: “I spoke with the sisters in Rome who do these corporals. I was told that they use a particular kind…”
