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ASK FATHER: Does “for all” instead of “for many” make the Mass invalid? Should I receive Communion if I doubt validity?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: My schedule required me to attend a lunchtime Novus Ordo near my office today.  The priest (I believe intentionally) modified the Eucharistic Prayer, employing the old “for all” translation of pro multis. As far as I … Read More

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ASK FATHER: “Mass” with no Collect, readings, etc., but lots of made up stuff

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Today I attended Mass where we had no Collect, no First or Second Reading, No Gospel, we sashed neatly from The Lord have mercy to the bidding prayers! We had the Consecration, and we received Communion, … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Sister starts Mass and Father shows up around the Offertory

I generally like one question at a time, but this was so… bizzare that it needs more attention. From a reader: This weekend, Father was having a series of talks during his Masses which spanned about fifteen minutes, and so he … Read More

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