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Category Archives: Mail from priests
A parish priest’s feedback about the funeral of Sen. Kennedy
I have received a great deal of feedback by e-mail from readers concerning my comments on the funeral of the late Edward Kennedy, pro-abortion Catholic Senator. Most of the feedback was what you might expect: we should celebrate Kennedy’s life, … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Linking Back, Mail from priests, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Boston, funeral, Sen. Kennedy
12 Comments
12 Comments
A few amused comments on polls
We have turned the tide on the nugatory poll about women’s ordination on the website of the Cincinnati newspaper. GO HERE FOR MY POST. When I found the poll, 75% of respondents thought the Church should ordain women. "HA!" quoth … Read More
Buginicare
Liberals pit the experience of the individual during Mass against the assembly. Most liberals think congregations should be nearly constrained to do everything everyone else does (including what the priest does). Is it possible that the Novus Ordo lends itself … Read More
QUAERITUR: how to celebrate Novus Ordo Masses “ad orientem”
From a priest reader: I am a priest in my 60’s I remember serving the Tridentine mass. I am interested in celebrating mass ad orientem but I was wondering how. I have some questions. 1. At the beginning of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Closing of Year for Priests, June 11 or June 19?
From a priest reader: I’d like to point out a discrepancy, with the hopes that your wide outreach might bring about a clarification. The discrepancy concerns the closing date for the “Year for Priests”. The Holy Father says [LINK] that … Read More
QUAERITUR: promoting reverence at Communion
From a priest reader: Quick question with regard to GIRM #281. "Holy Communion has a more complete as a sign when it is received under both kinds. For in this manner of reception a fuller light shines on the sign … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged communion under both kinds, intinction
89 Comments
89 Comments
An audio homily of the day
I have often been tempted to start a daily audio homily. I am tempted, I say. A friend of mine, I just discovered, is actually doing it! My good friend Fr. Gerry Murray, pastor of St. Vincent’s in Manhattan has … Read More
A wonderful note from an SSPX priest
I had a beautiful note from an SSPX priest (edited): Father, thanks for the reports on the SSPX – Rome developments. It’s great to be able to watch your blog and Rorate Coeli to get the latest. As this progresses, … Read More
QUAERITUR: Birettiquette
I had a note from a priest reader about what I call "birettiquette", the proper use of the biretta in choro. I am looking for the proper use of the Biretta by a priest at Mass. I know the general … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged biretta, birettiquette
51 Comments
51 Comments
QUAERITUR: Communion for a non-celebrating priest
From a priest reader: Perhaps you or your readers could help me with a question regarding communion etiquette for priests in the Ordinary Form of the Mass. When a priest is in attendance at a mass and not concelebrating, should … Read More
JonPatrick on They are moving fast.: “When do we start considering the “lived experiences” of pedophiles? Or psychopaths/sociopaths? I suspect these will be next once they…”
