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- Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: ““The problem is… as I see it… the approval of translation of sacramental forms is reserved to the Roman Pontiff…”
- on CQ CQ CQ – EWTN shut down its shortwave radio service on 31 October. Understandable, but I have some reservations.: “That is sad, because shortwave may be the only thing to survive a major emergency.”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “We were so fortunate to visit and venerate St Jude’s arm when it was brought round by Fr Martins a…”
- on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Years ago I taught a high-school level CCD class. One of the kids asked me if there were any relics…”
- on Germans… “for many” in the Consecration formula, rather than “for all”: “I find it curious that the German bishops are apparently not considered in schism for changing the actual form (words)…”
- on ROME 26/10-11 – Day 35: Penultimate: “White to move and mate in 4. 1. Rc5 Rg2 {or Ra2,Rb1,Rc2-Rh2,b3,c2,g5} 2. Rh5+ gxh5 forced 3. g5+ Rxg5 forced…”
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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Bugnini: “I am the liturgical reform!”
Our friends at Rorate have posted something worthy of your attention. Bugnini: “I am the liturgical reform!” [I can hear it. Along the lines of “L‘état, c’est moi!” he would have said “La riforma liturgica,sono IO!”] Fr. Anscar Chupungco OSB, … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Drill
Tagged Annibale Bugnini, Anscar Chupungco
39 Comments
39 Comments
QUAERITUR: Priest changes the words of the offertory
From a reader: At the Preparation of the Gifts, the local priest combines the formula to say: “Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine and bread to offer, fruit of the vine … Read More
Why Summorum Pontificum? Reason #7454 – O the humanity…
Mulier Fortis found this. This is not my fault. It’s her fault. She got it from somewhere else, but it is still her fault, okay? Don’t blame me. She wrote: Courtesy of Hilary over at Orwell’s Picnic. [WARNING! DANGER!] You … Read More
QUAERITUR: Everyone must stand until distribution of Communion is over
From a reader: Our last pastor decided we should all stand up before the Great Amen (going so far as to pause the Mass until all were standing -and some peoples refusal to stand became a horrible distraction and battle … Read More
QUAERITUR: Gathering around the altar at school Mass
From a reader: It was announced during our school Mass today, by the associate here at the parish where I teach, that henceforth, whatever class has “planned” the school Mass each week will be invited to gather around the altar … Read More
QUAERITUR: Eating, plays in churches
From a reader: I was in a discussion with someone about eating in the Church not necessarily at Mass AND use of the Church for plays, community events, shelter, etc. What are the rules for behavior inside a Catholic Church? … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged Concerts in Churches
47 Comments
47 Comments
A Jesuit theologian opines about the 60’s and Pope Benedict
An alert reader caught this and passed it along. I am, as you can guess, unlikely to read The Huffington Post, on my own. The last response amused me. My emphases and comments. How The ’60s Transformed The Catholic Church … Read More
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, The Drill
Tagged 1960s, continuity, discontinuity, Mark Massa, Novus Ordo, Vatican II
35 Comments
35 Comments
Hyde Park Litany… of the… Sacred Heart
When the Holy Father was at Hyde Park in London, there was a species of The Litany of the Sacred Heart. It was curtailed and there were interpolated intercessions, very contemporary, very much suggesting the ramifications of the clerical sexual … Read More
Communiovision
"It’s only a matter of time", said the priest. Sardonic humor is one thing, but he raised a harrowing prospect. We had been talking about the sacrilegious horrors brought about by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. And we weren’t talking … Read More
A glimpse into planning for liturgy!
A friend of mine who works in the ad biz (that’s advertisement business for people who live to close to the Vortex) to give me a glimpse into his world. "But wait, friend!", quoth I. "This reminds me of something. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged liturgy
15 Comments
15 Comments
Marcus der mit dem C on WDTPRS – 5 November: Feast of the Holy Relics. These bones shall live again. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Every educated catholic should know that this feast relates to Abbesses: An Abbess wanted to have the Spiritual to kiss…”
