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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
QUAERITUR: Why call bishops “Monsignor”?
From a reader: Why do people sometimes refer to Bishops as a “Msgr. [name]”? I’ve seen this occasionally, and never understood why. It seems the most logical way to do it would be “Bp. Name”, or “The Most Rev. Bp. … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Can a newly built church have an altar “against the wall”?
From a reader: This is in response to your recent post about GIRM 299 and ad orientam worship. I was just wondering, because of what 299 says do altars have to be built so one can walk around them? Or … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: crossing stole and using maniple in Novus Ordo
From a priest reader: I try to bring into the Novus Ordo as many elements from the old rite as I can, where permitted. My question is: is it licit for a priest celebrating Mass according to the new rite … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Can phrase on USCCB website be used against “ad orientem” worship?
From a seminarian: I … have recently had some discussions with others in the house about implementing ad orientem style of the Mass. I think that the rubrics are very clear in assuming that the Mass is said ad orientem, … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: The “sign of peace” is optional?!? Can I opt out?
From a reader: Wait, the sign of peace is an option, not a requirement?!?! How did I not know this? Am I bound by obedience to participate if the priest uses this option? Can I decline the invitation? The so-called … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Everyone must stand until distribution of Communion is over
From a reader: Our last pastor decided we should all stand up before the Great Amen (going so far as to pause the Mass until all were standing -and some peoples refusal to stand became a horrible distraction and battle … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Gathering around the altar at school Mass
From a reader: It was announced during our school Mass today, by the associate here at the parish where I teach, that henceforth, whatever class has “planned” the school Mass each week will be invited to gather around the altar … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Can bishops forbid pastors to add a TLM to the schedule
I have of late received more than one email from readers with similar questions. In effect, they have asked if diocesan bishops can forbid pastors to add a Traditional Latin Mass to the Sunday Mass schedule, or if the local … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Use of the beretta at Mass in the Ordinary Form
From a reader: Can a beretta be used in the OF? When would it be used? Yes, without question! But make sure that it is clean and in good working order so that it doesn’t misfire. I would use … Continue reading
