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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
QUAERITUR: “Vamp till ready” during the “Lamb of God”
From a reader: It seems that recently our parish, at the direction of or with the consent of our priest has changed the wording of the Agnus Dei. Apparently, saying “Lamb of God” three times is boring and silly so … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Agnus Dei, Dave Brubeck, tropes
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QUAERITUR: applause in church for music
From a reader: I have complained on your blog and to this forum in the past about their practice of vigorously applauding the choir after the communion “meditation”/song. Sometimes this song is even secular opera piece. After the applause, the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a church’s name be changed?
Parish mergers happen. When they do, sometimes a new name is cobbled up to identify the new entity. Sometimes, however, names of churches are changed. From a reader: There is a parish in my diocese that was formed years ago … Read More
Parenting: nintendo during Mass, Communion
Some food for thought for parents and for priests alike. I remember once how I caught hell from a weak-kneed pastor because I wouldn’t give Communion to a girl quite obviously chewing gum. Nintendo DS on the Communion Line BY … Read More
QUAERITUR: survey at sermon time
From a reader: Today at Mass, instead of a homily the priest invited a member of the Parish Council to the podium to inform us that it would be helpful to them if we’d fill out a survey regarding the … Read More
Noblesse ought to oblige.
PLEASE CHECK THE UPDATES, below. In Spain at Sagrada Familia Queen Sophia refused to kneel before GOD and receive the Body of her Divine Saviour in the manner that the same Divine Savior’s Vicar on earth has pointed to as … Read More
QUAERITUR: confession by phone, long-distance
From a reader comes a question about long-distance confession, using telephone or other technology. I am on the road at the moment and do not have good internet connection at the moment. Same old story, I’m afraid: wifi settings are … Read More
Need another reason for Anglicanorum coetibus?
If you were looking for another reason why the Pope Benedict, the Pope of Christian Unity, issued the provisions of Anglicanorum coetibus, take a look at the liturgy recently perpetrated at an Episcopalian church in Pittsburgh. The whole this is … Read More
QUAERITUR: artificial flowers
From a reader: At the meeting of the Altar & Rosary Society this morning, the discussion about Christmas poinsettias came up. It was suggested that even though real flowers would be used for most of the decorations, that fake poinsettias … Read More
Composer James MacMillian explains what happened before the Papal Visit
Here is a story from The Telegraph about the trouble distinguished composer James MacMillian had with the liturgical establishment before the Holy Father’s visit to Scotland and England. James MacMillan is a Scottish composer whose symphonies, concertos, operas, sacred music … Read More
