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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: The origin of giving flowers to Mary during weddings.
A priest friend recently asked if I knew the origin of the “custom” during weddings of giving flowers to Mary, by placing them at her statue or image (which some protestants probably think is mighty strange). I must admit, I … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: The Leonine Prayers after Mass in the Ordinary Form. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From a reader: I recently went to FOCUS student leadership summit and Curtis Martin, the founder, told the story behind the Leo XIII’s prayer to St. Michael. Well the students at the summit loved the prayer, and spontaneously started praying … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, New Evangelization, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, Religious Liberty, The future and our choices, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged devotions, Leonine Prayers, Memorare, prayers after Mass
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QUAERITUR: Going to confession after many years
From a reader: The more I read you the more I’m intent on going to Confession again. I’m 31, and haven’t been since I was confirmed. As you know, it just hasn’t been consistently preached that it is necessary. I … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Priesthood and paintball
From a reader: If Father takes the altar servers out paintballing, [That’s a verb?] would it be sacrilege to shoot him during the contests? On the contrary! Shoot him as often as you can. Head shots are preferable.
QUAERITUR: Sermon by a different priest during TLM
From a reader: In my parish the pastor does not know the TLM, but our associate pastor does. Our pastor now desires to preach on a regular basis to the TLM community. Do you know what the rubrics are for a non-celebrant preacher? … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Where to get a ferraiolo? Fr. Z asks help and make a business proposal.
From seminarian: I am a seminarian in first year theology and in my fourth year of seminary formation. A classmate and I will be attending separate weddings and both were asked to wear our cassock. My question is this: can … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged clerical dress, ferraiolo, formal attire
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QUAERITUR: Priesthood ordination customs
From a seminarian: As ordination season is fast approaching, I am hoping you can enlighten me concerning a custom relating to priestly ordinations which has become a topic of discussion among seminarians of late. Specifically, I am wondering whether you … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Pastor says he can waive requirement of regularizing marital situation.
From a reader: I am in the process of converting from the Anglican tradition to the Catholic Church. The priest of the church where I am taking RCIA has told me that he has the pastoral prerogative to waive the … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices
Tagged canon law, declaration of nullity, marriage
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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 … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged can. 1245, can. 1248
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QUAERITUR: What to do about bad homilies?
A reader writes asking about “bad homilies”: Every once in a while, you get a real clunker, one that isn’t just theologically weak, but turns what should be a feast into over microwaved junk. What is the proper response? You … Continue reading
