Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000

Especially for discussion of liturgical abuses and wacky ideas

A priest on what really freaks out liberals

At the blog Southern Orders, Fr. Allan McDonald had a few things to say about liberals and Vatican II and what freaks them out. Here is a taste with my emphases and comments: […] The progressive, liberal element of the … Read More

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18 Dec: St. Malachi, Prophet

Some people may not know that Holy Church considers many Old Testament figures to be saints. The liturgical book called the Roman Martyrology contains brief “bios” of saints and blessed celebrated on each day of the year. Some of these … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Celiac Disease revisited

From a reader: My husband has Celiac Disease. The communion is wheat. What is he to do? You have options. First, you can tell the priest(s) at the parish about the condition and ask if your husband could receive only … Read More

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O!

Today we begin the final days of Advent, which bring with them the beautiful O Antiphons, or “Great Antiphons”. Years ago I made a page about these antiphons. I have intended (for years) to update the last couple days. The … Read More

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WDTPRS POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday?

Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent. Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox.  

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QUAERITUR: Catholic funeral for a Lutheran?

From a reader: My grandmother recently died. She was a Lutheran, but we, her descendents, are Catholic. Who, then, should do the burial? A Lutheran minister, or our Catholic priest? Thank you, and please pray for her soul. Canon 1183.3 … Read More

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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession

Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession o{]:¬) We should… 1) …examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly; 2) …wait our turn in line patiently; 3) …come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they … Read More

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A US Bishop pushes “ad orientem” worship.

First… and this is pertinent… a young man in the Diocese of Madison is helping to collect the spiritual bouquet for the fearsome yet affable Bishop Robert Morlino.  Yep. You can write about him every other day. The Young Madisonian … Read More

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National ‘c’atholic Reporter says Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI sinned against the Holy Spirit

The standards at the National Catholic Reporter (aka Fishwrap) are devolving by the week. This last week they accused Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI of sinning against the Holy Spirit. Ron Schmit – no, you have never … Read More

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“When everyone is somebody, then no-one’s anybody”

Do you know the great line from the G&S opera The Gondoliers? “When everyone is somebody, then no-one’s anybody”. From the amusing Eye of the Tiber Colorado Priest To Appoint Entire Parish Eucharistic Ministers Loveland, CO––Saint John the Evangelist Parish … Read More

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