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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
QUAERITUR: Giving Redemptionis Sacramentum to a priest to correct him.
From a reader: Do you think it would be a good idea to give a parish priest and the curates a copy each of Redemptionis Sacramentum for Christmas or as a random gift? [Does that mean “anonymous” gift, or a … Read More
UPDATE: Altar girls and the Extraordinary Form – the PCED clarifies the situation
The Instruction on the application of the provisions of Summorum Pontificum, entitled Universae Ecclesiae, in paragraph 28, says in an English version: Furthermore, by virtue of its character of special law, within its own area, the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum … Read More
Just say no to liturgical dance
With a tip of the biretta o{]:¬) to Patrick Madrid, I share this from Stephen Colbert, as an exemplification of just how ridiculous liturgical dance really is. Not “can be”… is. [wp_youtube]oASYa-Wkroc[/wp_youtube]
Posted in Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged liturgical dance, Stephen Colbert
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47 Comments
A look at the posture and manner of receiving Holy Communion
From the website of the newspaper the Catholic Herald of the Diocese of Madison, where H.E. Most Rev. Robert Morlino reigns, comes this piece about the manner of reception of Holy Communion. I must add, as the writer does not, … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Drill, The future and our choices, Universae Ecclesiae
Tagged Bp. Morlino, Communion in the hand, D. Madison, decorum, Eucharisticum mysterium, GIRM, Memoriale Domini, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Universae Ecclesiae
54 Comments
54 Comments
A Michael Voris video, a WDTPRS POLL
I saw a filmette by Michael Voris related to the issue of eulogies and funerals and lack of adherence to Catholic teaching and scandal and the frustration of priests, etc. [wp_youtube]fEfYkD7qNVI[/wp_youtube] Here is a little poll just to get a … Read More
QUAERITUR: TLM readings in the vernacular and UE 26
From a reader: I know this is not the same as an official dubium to the PCED, but your view would be appreciated. (I ask these questions because of the situations at two different parishes in the Archdiocese of ___ … Read More
QUAERITUR: Altar girls dressed as clerics. What to say?
From a reader: What would be a proper response to a priest who not only allows his female altar servers to wear the black cassock and white surplice, but also tells the parishioners that it is perfectly acceptable to do … Read More
Suburbanbanshee on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “The illumination is a fun one. It literally shows Christ the Pharmacist, which is not a title you read every…”
