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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: How old can an altar “boy” be?
From a reader: Is there an upper age limit to serve as an altar “boy” at a TLM? I am a 35 year old father who converted at about age 30. I’m encouraging my six year old son to consider … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Holy Communion at two Masses on the same day?
From a reader, comes a question I have answered quite a few times, but which bears repetitio. Are there any circumstances in which one can receive Communion more than once a day? I spent Christmas at Clear Creek Abbey in … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: advice to a new Catholic mother?
From a new mother: What advice is there for a new mother? I have no examples in my life, I became Catholic on my own. But since I’ve had my baby, all of my previous devotions I had adapted into … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Can I go to another parish for a “big” confession?
From a reader: I was recently listening to one of your podcaZts about St. Augustine, and became convinced of my need to make a good confession. A quick questions: I would prefer not to confess at my own parish if … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Dress code for teens for dances, etc?
From a reader: We belong to a Catholic homeschooling group and now that our children have reached their teen years, we are beginning to organize dances and formal social events for them. The question of modest dress came up after … Continue reading
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Tagged dress code, teens
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QUAERITUR: What do I say in the Eucharistic Prayer when there is no bishop?
From a priest reader: In the very near future my bishop’s resignation will be accepted by the Holy Father. I was wondering what the correct thing to do will be when praying for the bishop in the Eucharistic Prayer. I … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: priest changing the lame-duck translation or starting early with the new
[display_podcast] From a priest reader: The new translation is coming up in Advent. I can hardly wait! Now we are stuck using the old “lame-duck” translations, as you call it. I’d use a different phrase. Honestly, I hate the present … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: priest answers cellphone during Mass
From a reader: My wife attended Mass today with my children for our homeschooling co op. There were two priests concelebrating the Mass. The older priest’s cell phone started ringing and he got up and went to the side (Still … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: A seminarian soft on abortion. What to do?
From a reader: I know a pro-choice seminarian, (he told me himself he believed that abortion was ok in certain circumstances-such as the health of the mother and very large families). do I need to tell the bishop? Can I … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, ordination
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QUAERITUR: Use of the beretta at Mass, revisited
I just received an email request from a priest for instructions about the appropriate use of the beretta during Mass. Beretta? I hereby re-post what I already offered here. From a reader: Can a beretta be used in the OF? … Continue reading
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Tagged beretta, biretta
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