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A (single) amusing Consistory note

Pope Francis held a consistory to create five new Cardinals.  A media rep sent out an explanatory email including the following helpful note: The new Cardinals, according to the order of creation, knelt before the Holy Father who imposed on them the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Are priests allowed to carry handguns?

From a reader: Are priests allowed to carry handguns? I have heard stories of priests owning guns, going hunting, etc, but could a priest have a handgun, conceal and carry, etc? What do you think about a priest having a … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Putting incense in thurible while seated

From a reader: Is it permissible for a priest to load a thurible whilst sitting? I thought I heard only a bishop was allowed to load the thurible sitting and the priest must stand. I can’t off the top of my … Read More

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QUAERITUR: SPIDER!

From a reader: I have a guilty conscience regarding the irreverence towards the Blessed Sacrament. I was alone during a middle of the night Holy Hour in our Adoration Chapel when I had a run in with a large and … Read More

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Who needs a liturgical Beretta when you can have one of these!

We have had a little fun in the past about the proper uses of the Beretta during liturgical worship. Now I find this photo on the blog Deacon’s Bench. This was taken during Holy Week 2011 in Iraq. Can I … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Use of the beretta at Mass, revisited

I just received an email request from a priest for instructions about the appropriate use of the beretta during Mass. Beretta? I hereby re-post what I already offered here. From a reader: Can a beretta be used in the OF? … Read More

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