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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: What if Father misses with water during one of the three pours during a Baptism.
From a priest reader… Thank you for your post: HERE (very helpful; answered a question of mine some time ago). I have had some discussions with some of our Priests regarding Baptism. Here’s a scenario that came up: Many times, baby … Read More
ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do? – UPDATED
From a priest reader… This year the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December, falls on the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Which has precedence? It is transferred in the Novus Ordo. Is it transferred in the Traditional Latin Mass? My initial reaction … Read More
ASK FATHER: Is Baptism valid if one person says the words and another person pours the water?
From a priest friend (summarized): QUAERITUR: At Gloria.TV there is a story about aberrations in Germany [Imagine my shock!]. One was a Baptism problem: the priest said the words while the godfather poured the water. Is this a valid Baptism? … Read More
9 August: Today to observe St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) or Vigil of St. Lawrence? A quandary with comments.
Since I am “on the road” I do not have all the accoutrement one might desire for vesting according to the liturgical calendar. Of course white can substitute other colors in a pinch. Today in the Vetus Ordo being the … Read More
From devastation to renewed life.
There is a piece at Rorate from a couple days ago which addresses a massive problems in Italy with paltry vocations, unstaffed churches, and declined church attendance. They are hitting the pot of strong coffee that we in these USA … Read More
ASK FATHER: Home Chapel How To’s – consecrated chalice and paten? Wherein Fr. Z rants
I’ve been getting notes about, and seeing chatter about on the interwebs, people setting up home chapels just in case. I think it is good to have one anyway, not just in case. In any event, while it is relatively easy to … Read More
I’ve been indulging in something I haven’t done for quite a while. (Yes, that’s click bait, but I think I am fully justified.)
I’ve been indulging in something I haven’t done for quite a while. Today I watched some videos on YouTube of “scambaiters” torturing scammers, wasting their time, completely controlling their computers, screwing with the phone systems and frustrating them in their … Read More
ACTION ITEM: 2 3/8″ hosts!
Dear readers, I received this. Can you help? We are looking for hosts of the 2 3/8 size. We have two monstrances and lunas that take that size but no one seems to make them anymore. Previously we have gotten … Read More
ASK FATHER: Using leavened bread for Mass – Just in case
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I saw your post about being at the Byzantine church on Sunday. You have pictures of their bread for eucharist. I know that in the Latin Church we are supposed to have unleavened hosts. If you … Read More
Notes From The Underground?
I saw this at Twitter/X. These home chapels are more Catholic than a lot of post-Conciliar churches. I know a few Catholics, and I am hearing rumors of many more, who are building chapels in their homes, with altars, preparing … Read More
