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- Littlemore on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “Glaswegian. ::In the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, priests will now pray for “Leo, our Pope, and Leo, our…”
- on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “See this excellent article in the Catholic Herald : https://thecatholicherald.com/pope-leo-calls-for-freedom-of-journalists-who-report-truth/ ROME – In a speech to members of the international…”
- on Leo XIV – relax: “God bless the new pope. I feel that there is no need to try to decide now whether he is…”
- on Leo XIV – relax: “Well, this is funny. If what I’ve read is correct, my great grand parents are related to the Pope Leo’s…”
- on ASK FATHER: Priest cut me off while confessing my sins: “Thank for the helpful clarification. Partly because of your constant refrain to go to confession, and to do it well…”
- on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “I could swear that I noticed Francis saying the same blessing during one of his Urbi et Orbis, but I…”
- on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “It appears that the blessing they all imparted is the same, but it appears to contain an additional clause referring…”
- on ASK FATHER: Celebrating Our Lady of Fatima’s Mass (TLM) on 13 May: “That ought to be a Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart, Mass of 22 August except for the commemorations. I…”
- on ASK FATHER: If Father must say Mass AFTER the new Pope’s election is announced but BEFORE we know his name…?: “Talk about a “corner case” (only potentially applicable for up to an hour every 5-30 years) – but a good…”
- on ROME 25/5– Day 30-31:: ““Beautiful light toward the end of an exquisite day” Yes, May and September in Rome can be so beautiful. For…”
- on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “In the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, priests will now pray for “Leo, our Pope, and Leo, our Bishop….””
- on ASK FATHER: If Father must say Mass AFTER the new Pope’s election is announced but BEFORE we know his name…?: “When my wife is talking about someone and does not remember the person’s name, she substitutes with the word diddle.…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Easter 2025 (N.O. 4th Sunday of Easter): “Left here with permission and anonymity. (Novus Ordo) “My sheep hear my voice,” says the Lord. “I know them, and…”
- on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “I read same info, but after listening to these recordings, they seem to be the same as Pope Leo XIV’s…”
- on ASK FATHER: Security video camera inside a confessional: “Priests should look into faraday bags for their phones, or lock the phone in a safe in the rectory, while…”
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Tag Archives: Blessed Sacrament
ASK FATHER: If adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will end, why do we say, “without end” when we pray?
From a Sister… QUAERITUR: We are trying to revive the practice of Perpetual Adoration in our congregation. Previously (1882-1986), when there was a change of adorers the incoming adorer would say “Praised and adored be without end” and the outgoing … Read More
“How unspeakably cold is the idea of a Temple without that Divine Presence!”
The UK’s best Catholic weekly, the Catholic Herald print edition (not online), had a great piece by the renowned Newman scholar, Fr. Ian Ker about Newman’s conversion and the Real Presence in Catholic churches. Here it is in toto: ‘Awful … Read More
ASK FATHER: Blessed Sacrament in unattended church
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attend a local parish in a rural area that is a small mission church from a larger one 20 miles away. There is no daily Mass here, but the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Tabernacle during … Read More
ASK FATHER: Hosts found on the floor… twice
From a reader… QUAERITUR: The attached strongly worded letter was in our bulletin today and it has left me greatly disturbed. In the past two weeks we have found Jesus left on the floor, not once, but twice. I am … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged Blessed Sacrament, desecration, Eucharist
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GUEST POST: “Ten Commandments of Reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament”
An old friend of mine, Msgr. Charles Mangan noticed my answer about safeguarding the Blessed Sacrament and sent me this to share with you. “Ten Commandments of Reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament” Monsignor Charles M. Mangan 1. Attend Holy … Read More
ASK FATHER: Parish priest doesn’t guard Eucharist from profanation. What to do?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Father, I serve regularly at a large shrine which attracts vast numbers of non Catholics. Several of us have to be ‘on guard’ on Sundays to ensure that (mostly Hindu) friends of Catholics or just … Read More
QUAERITUR: Tabernacle v. Monstrance and the presence people
From a reader: Why is it inappropriate to leave the Blessed Sacrament alone when exposed in a monstrance (e.g. Adoration Chapels must have at least one adorer at all times), but appropriate to do so when it is replaced in … Read More
QUAERITUR: Genuflecting when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed
From a reader: When I was in grade school (1990’s), I was taught by a very devout teacher that one should genuflect (kneel?) on both knees with a slight bow of the head when entering/leaving the pew during adoration of … Read More
QUAERITUR: Must we not genuflect to the Blessed Sacrament during Mass?
From a reader: The GIRM instructs that during mass no genuflections are to be made toward the tabernacle for the priest, the deacon and the ministers. Are the ministers the altar boys, or just the instituted lector and the acolyte? … Read More
POLL: Length of time of the elevation of the Host and Precious Blood during Mass
I FIXED THE POLL WIDGET Several people have written to me about the length of time a priest does/should elevate the Host and the chalice after the consecration. The length of time I elevate the Host is, of course, ideal. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a layperson expose the Blessed Sacrament?
From a reader: I have an adoration chapel nearby that presents the Blessed Sacrament in a beautiful tabernacle / monstrance with a hinged door that opens to showcase the Consecrated Host. It is behind a small altar on a raised, … Read More
QUAERITUR: Stations of the Cross during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
From a reader: In recent days, I have heard it said a couple of times that praying the Stations of the Cross (in common) during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is not allowed. Is that true? Where is such a … Read More
Brick by Brick: Altar boy scores WDTPRS kudos
For your “Brick by Brick” file, from a reader: I thought you might be interested to know about something that one of the altar boys did after Mass today – I know I was impressed! We had a visiting priest … Read More
QUAERITUR: What if someone walks away with a Host?
From a reader: Father, what is proper procedure when someone walks up, receives the Eucharist in the hand (BTW, this is the best reason for forcing receiving it by the mouth) and tries to walk out with It? Twice I … Read More
Eucharistic FLASH MOB – WDTPRS POLL
Please watch this whole video before reacting. Then think about it for a few minutes before reacting. A Franciscan priest and a small group with him took it to the streets and staged a Eucharistic Flash Mob. [wp_youtube]cZ5aYoSr3Hg[/wp_youtube] What do … Read More
QUAERITUR: Exposition in a school classroom
From a reader: Is it proper to hold Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in a classroom at the high school when 30 feet out the back door is the church and our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, where the Blessed Sacrament is … Read More
Rome June 2011 Conference on Perpetual Adoration
There will be a conference in Rome next June which some of you may desire to attend. This conference intends to give impetus to the spread of Eucharistic Adoration. Think about parishes where there is Eucharistic Adoration. Isn’t it the … Read More
D. Fort Wayne-South Bend, Bp. D’Arcy’s norms for TABERNACLES
From a reader comes new from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, where His Excellency the exemplary John M. D’Arcy is bishop. His Excellency has made a statement about the placement of the tabernacle in churches of the diocese. Document. … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick
Tagged Blessed Sacrament, Bp. D'Arcy, Eucharist, Fort Wayne-South Bend, genuflection, tabernacle
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Littlemore on ASK FATHER: Did Leo XIV use an older, traditional form of the “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing?: “Glaswegian. ::In the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, priests will now pray for “Leo, our Pope, and Leo, our…”
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