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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
QUAERITUR: putting collection under the altar during offertory
A reader queries: Our diocesan liturgist claims that it is ok with Canon law to put the monetary offers under (literally in my parish, there’s an opening under the altar stone, between the supports of the table part) the altar. … Read More
QUAERITUR: “low” Mass of the bishop in the Ordinary Form
From a reader: I recently had the opportunity to dine at my [bishop]’s Residence and we were invited into his private chapel after dinner to offer a prayer. A friend of mine and I then wondered if he celebrated Mass … Read More
QUAERITUR: how the Ceremonial of Bishops guides Novus Ordo worship
Let’s get some discussion going about this point concerning the Ordinary Form – Novus Ordo liturgy. From a reader via email: Is it proper for a priest to use the rubrics and prayers for priests contained in the Ceremonial of … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Ceremonial of Bishops
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6 Comments
The perfect pew… or how to avoid the sign of peace
At Holy Innocents in Manhattan there are a few instances of the perfect pew for those who are especially disinclined to a group hug at the "sign of peace".
QUAERITUR: communal recitation of office in parishes during Triduum
From a reader: In preparation for Holy Week I (for the first time ever) read PASCHALES SOLEMNITATIS and noted that in paragraph 40 it states that "It is recommended that there be a communal celebration of the Office of … Read More
QUAERITUR: What if the congregation is having none of it?
From a reader: Dear Father, I am a little exasperated at this point and wondered what you would have to say about certain matters. I know, you know, and readers of your blog will know, that we need to return … Read More
QUAERITUR: Friday Lenten penance on Solemnity of St. Joseph
From a reader: Friday is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. I know that according to canon law, solemnities take precedence over any day of penance, at least in ordinary time. Are we still bound to abstinence from meat on March … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged abstinence
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45 Comments
QUAERITUR: priest consecrates more Hosts during Communion
From a reader: At a Mass in our Diocese this past Sunday, the priest was running very low on consecrated hosts. Even after breaking some of the hosts in order to distribute more, it was clear that there would not … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Communion, consecration, de defectibus
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37 Comments
An initiative at St. Patrick’s, Soho, London. Not complicated, it just works.
If you want to see what a Catholic newspaper should be like, check out this article in The Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic weekly. Here is a great story. Preamble: Keep in mind as you read that NCR in … Read More
Three monitors
Have any of you set up three monitors? On the mothership I have 2 identical monitors (a card with two digital heads). Could I plug in an additional graphics card and run a third monitor?
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…”
