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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
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
QUAERITUR: Can traditional baptisms be done in English (by priests who don’t know Latin)
A question from a reader: Fr. Z, Thanks for your great blog. Our strongly orthodox priest at first declined to baptize our expected baby using the E.F. because of his lack of ability in Latin. He said he would check … Read More
The Bux Protocol
Some people have reacted to my whimsical labeling of advice from the great Fr. Nicola Bux as the “Bux Protocol”. Fr. Bux, a consultor to the CDF and more recently also to the office of Pontifical Ceremonies, spoke at the … Read More
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QUAERITUR: In what color are priests to be buried?
From a priest: Fr. Z. Do you know what the traditional color chasuble is for priests to be buried in (i.e. not necessarily what is done now, but what was most often done in the past)? I need to write … Read More
QUAERITUR: tips for making altar linens
Here is a good practical question from a reader. I have a question which you may well be able to answer, but that if you are too busy, I am pretty sure my fellow loyal readers of WDTPRS can. What … Read More
QUAERITUR: changing from altar “servers” to altar boys
A priest reader sent this. Perhaps some of you can post concrete experiences. We don’t need rants against altar girls here, just concrete help. I would be interested if any of your readers have any resources that would be helpful … Read More
REVIEW: Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens
You might recall that some time ago I posted a preview of a booklet projected by Angelus Press. It is now out: Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens. This is a very useful booklet! Anyone with a parish or chapel who … 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…”
