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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
QUAERITUR: music for a Low Mass
From a reader: I have been asked to coordinate the creation of a Schola Cantorum at a church in our diocese that plans to offer the Extraordinary Form of the Mass beginning on First Friday in February. (They have not … Read More
QUAERITUR: kissing the ring of a bishop
From a reader: I am a daily reader of your blog and have learned a number of things over the last few months. So, thank you. However, I have a question… I am planning on attending the installation of Msgr. Barry … Read More
QUAERITUR: I can sew, embroider, make – how do I make vestments?
From a reader. Perhaps some of you can help her: Hello Father Z, Before I call the parish office and volunteer, I wondered if you or your readers could recommend a reliable source on doing the fancy sewing for Mass … Read More
QUAERITUR: antiphons during midday hours in new office
From a seminarian: I have a small but irksome question about the Divine Office. In the "new" Breviary, during this time in Advent there is but one antiphon, but three Psalms for the recitation of one of the Midday hours. … Read More
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How the XXXX do you get off a e-mail reply list in Outlook!? Some people … some of YOU…. put me on mass e-mailings and then I receive every single reply anyone makes… And I now want to KILL someone. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Tips for jumping into the deep end of the Latin Breviarium Romanum
From a reader: So, I’ve resolved to get a Breviarum Romanum set, but I was holding out for Baronius Press’ because it is rumored to have both Latin and English text. However, it would seem that the Baronius set is … Read More
QUAERITUR: 1st TLM… what to wear?
From a reader: I am going to attend my first TLM this Friday at St. Bernadette’s in Silver Spring, MD (7:30pm by the way if anyone is interested). I have researched until I am almost numb and have found conflicting … Read More
QUAERITUR: another dropped Host, the EMHC delays
From a reader: Last month you had a post about a priest’s letter to his parishioners about a dropped host. I’m wondering, what was the instruction that he printed on the other side of this letter? [Hmmm…. I don’t know.] I’m … Read More
Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession
In light of Archbp. Nienstedt’s initiative, and the good discussion it is raising here, I thought I would repost my list, useful to some, called… Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession o{]:¬) We should… 1) …examine … Read More
Note to readers: tips for writing to Fr. Z
I get zillions of e-mails every day. Many people want me to post this or write on that. Some tips for writing. If you want me to look at something, then please: Provide the text Provide the link If I … Read More
