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Tag Archives: can. 1248
ASK FATHER: Not AGAIN! “Does attending an SSPX Mass fulfill one’s Sunday obligation?”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Does attending an SSPX Mass fulfill one’s Sunday obligation? I’m asking because I ran across the linked article below written by John Salza in November of this year arguing that attending an SSPX Mass does NOT … Read More
Posted in Canon Law, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SSPX
Tagged can. 1248, SSPX, Sunday Mass Obligation
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7 Comments
ASK FATHER: 1 Nov this year is on a Monday, so Mass is not obligatory. But do we still have to refrain from work? – UPDATE and CORRECTED
UPDATE: 2 Nov 2021 The official decree, not as it’s posted on the USCCB website, but in the book, has clearer wording. When 1 January, 15 August, or 1 November fall on a Saturday or Monday, “they will not be … Read More
Archd. of Santa Fe out over its skiis
Interesting factoid from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Archbishop Wester has solemnly pronounced that the SSPX is “not Catholic” and that Catholics may not attend Mass or receive sacraments at the SSPX chapel in Albuquerque. HERE “Not Catholic”… that goes … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can I really fulfill my Mass obligation at an SSPX chapel?
UPDATE 24 June I had a note from Peter Vere which, with his permission, I should add to the post. A number of folks have sent me the following link, in which you mention my name directly, regarding the SSPX. … Read More
ASK FATHER: Obligation to attend the local parish instead of going somewhere else
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Someone told me that I am bound to attend mass at my territorial parish, even though it is a rule that is not followed by many people. I was told this as reason for why I … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Canon Law
Tagged can. 1247, can. 1248, parish
9 Comments
9 Comments
ASK FATHER: One Mass for the obligation for Sunday, Christmas Eve and Monday, Christmas Day?
Under another post someone asked: Father, would can. 1248.1 apply to the case of a double obligation, e.g., an evening Mass for Sunday also satisfying a Holy Day obligation for Monday (as Christmas this year)? I’ve written about this situation … Read More
ASK FATHER: “Anticipated” Traditional Latin Mass on Saturday evening with Sunday’s texts
From a reader… Is it licit to celebrate Traditional Latin Masses in an anticipatory manner (i.e., an evening Mass but using the following day’s propers)? I’m asking because a recent Rorate article implies the contrary yet I know priests who commonly … Read More
ASK FATHER: During Year of Mercy can I go to SSPX Masses for my Sunday Obligation?
From a reader… May I attend a Mass by an SSPX priest during the Year of Mercy to fulfill my Sunday obligation? What is the current status of their Mass and is it affected by the Year of Mercy declaration … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can’t go to Mass on Sunday. Are we obliged to go on Saturday?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’m satisfied that Canon 1248 clearly grants us a generous concession to fulfill / satisfy our obligation to assist at Mass on a Sunday by going on Saturday evening. If my Church has a Saturday evening … Read More
ASK FATHER: No Catholic Mass on Sunday. Are we obliged to attend Orthodox Divine Liturgy?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: My question comes from what my professor said in class and it doesn’t seem correct. In class, we were told that if a Catholic was in Russia [and there being no Catholic Church; either Latin or … Read More
Wherein Fr. Z concedes about the “one Mass for two obligations” theory
I have written a couple times (HERE and HERE) about the possibility of attending one Mass on Saturday evening of the day of the Immaculate Conception (a Holy Day of Obligation in these USA) and, thereby, of fulfilling also the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Do I fulfill my 8 December Holy Day Mass obligation on Saturday and my Sunday obligation by going to Mass on Saturday evening?
Go HERE for an important follow-up post. I am getting a lot of questions about fulfilling the Mass obligation on the upcoming Saturday afternoon, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. For example, Would it fulfill my obligation for the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mass obligation at an SSPX chapel and receiving Communion
From a reader: I would love to attend the TLM, and there is an SSPX Chapel less than 15 miles from my home; but everytime I try to get information regarding the SSPX, I’ve received contradictory information. One “expert” claims that … Read More
Fulfilling Mass Obligation at SSPX chapels: Has there been a reversal?
I am just getting up to speed on this, since I am on the road. Someone submitted a question to the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” about whether or not we fulfilled our obligation on days of precept (i.e., Sundays, Holy … Read More
QUAERITUR: Ascension Thursday Mass obligation where Ascension Thursday is really on Thursday
From a reader: A local priest regularly celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Wednesday evenings. We are also in a diocese that observes the Ascension on Thursday. How do vigil Masses work with the EF in this case? The … Read More
QUAERITUR: Doctor’s orders legit reason to miss Sunday Mass?
From a reader: Thank you for your ministry, your constant words of encouragement, and your prayers. I have a question about Mass obligations. I recently (11 days ago) gave birth to a slightly premature but otherwise healthy baby boy. The … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged can. 1245, can. 1248
21 Comments
21 Comments
QUAERITUR: SSPX and fulfilling Sunday Mass obligation
From a reader: I have heard from a solid priest-friend that attending an SSPX Mass is perfectly permissible for a Catholic in good standing, and such a one can even there receive communion. Today I was to go to an EF Mass … Read More
QUAERITUR: Sunday obligation when at sea
From a reader: My Grandparents are convinced that they are excused from their Sunday mass obligation because they will be out to sea on a Sunday without access to a Catholic priest. I’m worried that because they chose to go … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mass obligation and Traditional Anglican Communion
From a reader: Can a Roman Catholic fulfill her Sunday Obligation at a Traditional Anglican Communion church that is part of one of the Pro-Dioceses awaiting the construction of the Ordinariate for the United States? In the Code of Canon … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can I fullfil my Sunday obligation on Saturday evening?
From a reader: I’ll be pithy: I’ll start my final semester of nursing school next week, it appears as though I will be required to train in the hospital for the next four months from 7am-7pm every Sunday. Is it … Read More
Ariseyedead on Daily Rome Shot 1223 – “Sluggish schizophrenia”: “Dear Fr. Z, I was wondering if the full title of Pope Francis’ new memoir is “Custodian of Hope”? Also,…”
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