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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Fr. Z’s annual rant about Ascension Thursday Sunday
We know with holy and Catholic Faith that what was not assumed, was not redeemed (St. Gregory of Nazianzus – +389/90). Our humanity, both body and soul, was assumed by the Son into an unbreakable bond with His divinity. When … Read More
Posted in Classic Posts, Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Ascension Thursday, Ascension Thursday Sunday, calendar
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Is the revolution beginning? “Hundreds” of priest learn TLM in England
Is the revolution beginning? From Church Militant: Hundreds [!]of UK Priests Learn Ancient Rite of Mass Hundreds of priests in the United Kingdom gathered in the city of Bath in England last week to learn how to say the Traditional … Read More
ASK FATHER: Name of bishop during Mass on a ship
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Which bishop, if any at all, do priests pray for during the Canon of the Mass if a ship is at sea? Would it be the bishop whose diocese is closest? Would it be the bishop … Read More
ASK FATHER: My son’s best friend is Presbyterian
From a reader… My son asked me about his best friend a Presbyterian when I told him in response to his question that Presbyterians do not have confession do they not receive forgiveness for their sins do they have all the time. … Read More
What ‘Quo primum’ says and what it doesn’t say
At his engaging blog Mutual Enrichment, Fr John Hunwicke has a good note about Pius V and Quo primum. He points out a common error or two about that famous Apostolic Constitution. Quo primum was the instrument of promulgation of the first “Tridentine” … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Mail from priests
Tagged Fr. John Hunwicke, Quo primum
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ASK FATHER: “We don’t go to Mass to adore Jesus…”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Last summer I heard a bishop say, “We don’t go to Mass to adore Jesus…” (I was too shocked to hear why we do go.) Last week, my own priest in his homily, said something to … Read More
WDTPRS Secret and Prayer over Offerings – the SAME in both Novus Ordo and TLM!
Today I had a text from the Great Roman Fabrizio™ about the fact that the word commercium is in the Secret for today’s Mass in the Extraordinary Form. So, let’s drill into that wonderful prayer…. and be sure to get the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can non-Catholics go to confession?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My mother is a non-Catholic who sometimes attends mass with me (a convert). She has considered entering the Church (her mother–as a side note–became a Catholic in her late 80’s, with me as her sponsor.) A good friend of … Read More
Fr. Z’s Voice Mail or ¡Hagan lío! & ASK FATHER: Date of Easter in Holy Land
I get interesting voice mail. Remember, I don’t call back, but I listen to it. To the lady in S. Texas: By all means write to Card. Müller! If they determine that it is a matter for the Congregation for … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Reader Feedback, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged date of Easter, Julian Calendar, Status quo, voice mail
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ASK FATHER: “Getting rid” of Hosts
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am an instituted acolyte in a parish that does not properly understand the office. This past Holy Thursday, I served at Mass. My girlfriend and I arrived early to help the “liturgical director” in the … Read More
Brian64 on ROME 26/10– Day 27: Vigil: “I think father was referring to the cars: “Say the black; do the red.””
