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Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box
ASK FATHER: Why do servers lift the chasuble during the elevation of the Host?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Why do servers elevate the chasuble during the elevation of the host? I was looking for a good answer after my mom asked me. Thanks! The practical answer is the best answer. It is a custom … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Father doesn’t put particle of Host into the chalice
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attend daily Mass in my local parish and one local priests (who is not newly ordained) always omits commingling a particle of the Host into the precious blood after consecration. He fractures the Host into four pieces for … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Our old, misused friend, “Ecclesia supplet”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attended a lecture today and it was about Ecclesiology The author said that those who are outside the Catholic Church can be saved because of the overflow of graces via Ecclesia Supplet. Provided they have … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Communion service on priest’s day off.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve never looked up any documents about “communion services”. Other than the obvious occassions where Holy Communion is distributed outside of Mass (viaticum, Good Friday, etc.), what’s the story with “Communion services”? Are they allowed? We … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Confession of serious sins in both kind and number.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: According to canon law, we are obliged to confess our mortal sins in “both kind and number.” Would my sins be absolved if I failed to mention the venial sins in number? YES! Number, too… for … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: “Transgender” nun?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: What is going to happen when someone who identifies as a male , but is in a sane biological based world female, wants to become a priest of some male who competed on the girls soccer … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: 1st Communion at another parish because grandparents can’t travel
From a reader… I am hoping for your wisdom and guidance here. My daughter is preparing for 1st communion (May 2018) at our home parish. However, my parents, living in another state, are not in good enough health to attend … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Baptized but never lived as a Catholic, soon to marry
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A cousin of mine was baptised in the Catholic Church as an infant to fulfill the wishes of persistent grandparents. But was in no way raised in the Church and never recieved any other sacraments – … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Confessor gave a penance I could not do. Was the absolution invalid?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A few weeks ago I went to confession, and after some words of consolation and admonition, Father gave me my penance. He said I had to pray to the Holy Spirit during Lauds and Vespers for … Continue reading
