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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Defection from the Catholic Church
From a reader: My brother, a fallen away Catholic, is getting married outside the Church. He asked me to be best man. I had the understanding that a Catholic can release himself from the obligations to get married in the … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Priest tells congregation to stand for consecration
UPDATE 23 March 20:19 GMT: From the questioner: Father, I just wanted to thank you for your response to my question. I wanted to follow-up with you about the funeral. The vigil and the funeral went beautifully. The priest did … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged consecration, funerals, kneeling
40 Comments
QUAERITUR: Promoting use of the Communion rail
From a priest reader: I am pastor of ___ in ___. I have a weekly EF Mass that draws 50-100 people, a nice group of diocesan seminarian servers, and a good little schola. I am considering returning the distribution of … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged altar rail, communion rail, kneeling
58 Comments
QUAERITUR: EMHC told to put unconsumed, recognizable Host down the sacrarium/drain
From a reader: I attended the class in our parish to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. I do not want to distribute Communion at Mass because I think it is not needed, but I would like to bring … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged abicere, can. 1367, excommunication
14 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can a deacon not receive Communion?
From a priest reader: Should (can) a Deacon assist at Mass if he does not intend to receive Holy Communion? I’m not sure. The only person obliged to receive Holy Communion at Mass is the priest celebrant. He MUST receive. … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged deacon, Holy Communion
7 Comments
QUAERITUR: What to wear for my first TLM?
From a reader: I have recently learned of an EF mass about an hour from my home. I would like to attend. In the past when I’ve had the opportunity, I’ve chickened out. I have two fears- not know what … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged chapel veil, mantilla
32 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can a Vicar General tell a priest not to say the TLM?
From a reader: Does the Vicar General have the power to tell a Priest to stop saying the Extraordinary Form of the Mass? No. Does a Vicar General has the power to overrule Pope Benedict? I am reminded in these … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Feast days during Lent, or “plenus uenter facile de ieiuniis disputat”
From a reader: This year, the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Friday. In the Extraordinary Form, it’s a first class feast. Meat would normally, therefore, be allowed (despite the Friday). However, in the universal calendar (ordinary … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged fasting, LENT, penance
18 Comments
QUAERITUR: walking away with a Host
From a reader: To-day at Mass in the University, I served the altar. After some brief communion-devotions, I kept a keen eye on those who had received the sacrament in the hand. One girl, of student age but who I … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Deacons and blessings with the traditional Roman Ritual
From a deacon reader: I very much enjoy your blog! You have written much on the power and effectiveness of Holy Water blessed according to the old rite (which includes salt) [NB: I don’t believe I have ever written that … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged blessings, Roman Ritual
33 Comments
