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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
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
Colatura. COLATURA! CO-LA-TU-RA!
You know the KISS protocol, right? Sometimes the simple is the best solution. That was my approach to lunch today. One of you readers sent me some colatura di alici. I had never had it before. I am now very … Read More
A cooperative Sabine supper
It gets dark and cold quickly in the evening here at the Sabine Farm. And so when someone comes for supper, a fire is laid in the fireplace and the food is a bit more substantial. The other night a … Read More
Advent is Coming and Christmas will soon be upon us
Advent is not merely about our preparation to receive once again the Christ Child at Bethlehem. It is also about the Second Coming of the Lord as well as other ways in which the Lord comes to us. But the … Read More
REVIEW: The TLM instructional DVD by the FSSP. Stunning!
Get excited. Mr. FedEx came today to present me with a package sent by the estimable Fr. Justin Nolan, FSSP, whom I interviewed for a PODCAzT. Fr. Nolan sent me an advance copy of their long-awaited instructional DVD for priests … Read More
QUAERITUR: When to cross yourself at Benediction
From a reader: I have a question that I haven’t been able to find an answer to. During Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, when the priest traces the sign of the cross with the monstrance, should the members of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Bought a Baronius Missal… how to set up the ribbons
Here is a question from a reader. It brings up good questions. People often come to see their beloved old hand missals for Mass as treasures, dear old friend, a life-long companion. Thus, they probably use their hand-missals in very … Read More
Processions
Recently the Canons at St. John Cantius in Chicago had a great celebration for their feast of St. John Cantius on 20 October. They offered a Latin Holy Hour, a Solemn High Mass (1962 Missale Romanum) and Solemn Vespers (1962 … Read More
QUAERITUR: Assistant priest puts an amice over the surplice
This comes via Facebook from a priest reader: What can you tell me about the use of the amice over the surplice for deacon chaplains and Assisting Priests? The AP at my first Mass wore the amice that way. There … Read More
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