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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
ASK FATHER: Children playing Mass, etc.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My autistic teenage son was recently confirmed and received his first communion from Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Although I’ve lived in and around NYC for more than 30 years, I realized I knew next … Read More
VIDEO: Corpus Christi in Tokyo
I want to give a shout to the wonderful traditional community in Tokyo. For Corpus Christi they had a procession. Their FIRST. They have a short video about it. I hope you will take a moment to watch it. I … Read More
A study in contrasts
Here is one side. Bishop Schneider makes such a crucial point about the Latin language in liturgy. Please SHARE It’s a short video but it makes a powerful argument. pic.twitter.com/OIwAeFzJ9l — Michael J. Matt (@Michael_J_Matt) June 26, 2025 Here is … Read More
Pope Benedict XVI on Corpus Christi processions and a rant from Fr. Z
Today is the true Feast of Corpus Christi. In many places the Feast of Corpus Christi gets an “external celebration” on Sunday. There’s nothing wrong with that, as it gives more people a change to participate. It is wonderful to … Read More
Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.
There is a piece at the blog Unam Sanctam Catholicam which merits attention. I’ll preface this with personal experience. Over the years I’ve seen time and again that people who are exposed to a more traditional style of worship in … Read More
Pentecost Saturday: We Are Our Rites – Wherein Fr. Z rants
Today, Pentecost Saturday, the Season of Easter comes to an end. The cycle that started with pre-Lent Sunday’s is over. Being an Ember Saturday, there would have been a vigil in the night in preparation for ordinations to the priesthood … Read More
Pentecost Friday: tearing it up
Pentecost Friday At NLM there is a great explanation of the Pentecost Roman Stations. I find these historical details interesting because we find traces of ancient things in the traditional rites even today. In any event, if I am to … Read More
PODCAzT 60: Pentecost customs; St. Ambrose on the dew of the Holy Spirit
Originally Published on: May 16, 2008 Today is Friday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. [NB: Yesterday I forgot to … Read More
Pentecost Thursday: No Joy in Mudville for Dustman.
Pentecost Thursday. The Roman Station is St. Lawrence outside the walls, which is where it was in the Easter Octave on Wednesday. In the Gospel from Luke 9, Jesus sends the Apostles out with authority to heal and cast out … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Communion services simply because the priest is away?
From a reader… QUAERITUR … sort of… there is am implied question: It all started when I tried to go to a noon Mass today at the liberal parish you have showcased before (the old pastor retired but the new guy … Read More
Greg Hlatky on Some notes for your Sunday Mass in the Vetus and the Novus Ordo: ““By pursuing perfection we will achieve excellence.” – Vince Lombardi”
