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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Priests obliged to say the daily Office but not daily Mass.
From a reader: It is my understanding that those ordained to the priesthood are bound by canon law to pray the main hours of the Divine Office daily. I think by main hours, it is Matins, Lauds, Sext?, Vespers & Compline. However, how … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Some people go to the Communion rail quite early.
From a reader: In my parish, some of the parishioners approach the Communion Rail at what seems to be too early a time. They go up as the second Confiteor is said by the servers, and are kneeling at the … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Saying “Amen” before Communion in the Ordinary Form.
From a reader: Is it required that a communicant say “Amen” in order to receive Holy Communion at the Novus Ordo? I ask because we normally attend the Extraordinary Form, but last weekend we were traveling and attended the Novus Ordo. … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: People who arrive at Mass really late and then go to Communion
From a reader: During the Agnus Dei at Mass this morning, two unfamiliar teenage girls and a man, who I suspect to be their father, entered our rather small church and made their way to a pew. I was saddened … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Using a different set of mysteries during communal recitation of the Rosary.
From a reader: I prayed the Rosary with some others today, but since it was Thursday they used the Luminous Mysteries. I, however, meditated on the Joyful Mysteries. Is that legit? Would I still qualify for an indulgence if I was meditating on … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: A host found on the altar after Mass.
From a reader: This morning I attended a Mass that was celebrated by a VERY old priest; just a simple daily Mass, nothing fancy, no smells or bells. When it came time for the prayers of consecration, it seemed as if … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Confession and living far from any priest. Fr. Z also rants about General Absolution.
From a reader: Thank you for your reminders about confession. It’s appreciated. My question is, what recourse does a layperson have for the forgivness of a mortal sin in the absence of sacramental confession? Some of us live in very … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, general absolution, sacrament of penance
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QUAERITUR: Priest sits as lay people distribute Communion
From a reader: What say you on the subject of a healthy middle-aged priest sitting out the distribution of Communion to the faithful? When asked why, the priest said he didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the extra (sixth) EMHC … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Guidelines for “environment” for the liturgy coordinator. Fr. Z rants.
From a priest: Read the black, and do the red seems to work well. [Do I hear an “Amen!”?] I am training a new liturgy coordinator. She will be in charge of the environment in the church. In the past that meant … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Long time away from confession, but, now that I am back, I have a heavy heart.
From a reader: I was away from the Church for nearly 20 years, and when I found my way back, the remote parish I joined often didn’t have a priest and when they did he was only there for Mass and immediately … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, reconciliation, sacrament of penance
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