Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

ASK FATHER: Self-intinction. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

From a reader… This morning at Mass, I observed two or three people receive the Host in the hand, and then walk over to the extraordinary minister of the chalice, dip the Host in, and then put it in their mouth. I … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: “How do you keep your energy up for the fight?”

From a priest… Someone forwarded me your article responding to Fr. Gerald J. Bednar’s article. First of all: thank you! :) But second: how do you keep your energy up for the fight? Many who believe the 1 true Faith, … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Priest threatened with “Double Excommunication”

From a reader… The 21 Nov. 2017 editions of Rorate Caeli and Eponymous Flower both posted that Fr. Minutella is facing Double Excommunication by the Vatican. He is in a dispute over Amoris Laettia. If you have time, can you … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Where to get a decent cassock?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: My husband serves for the Traditional Latin Mass at our parish. He has mentioned that he’d like his own cassock and surplice for Christmas. Do you know of a good place to get a nice looking … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Can the priest receive Precious Blood by intinction?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it permissible for the celebrating priest to receive communion via intinction? Or must they physically eat the host and drink from the chalice? Thank you very much for all you do. I am not sure … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Must I confess mortal sins which I honestly forgot in previous confession?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: After a valid confession, if we later remember a forgotten mortal sin, are we strictly obligated to mention it in our next confession, or is it optional? I have found contradictory answers by both priests and … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: How to shop online with your Amazon thingy?

From a shopping reader… QUAERITUR: In order for you to get your kickback from the Amazon link, is it necessary to do each search from your link, or just when a purchase is made? I don’t buy that much (not … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Emergency Baptism “in utero”

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Recently, a baby in Texas was temporarily removed from her mother’s womb for life saving spine surgery. After the 20 minute surgery, the baby was returned to the womb, and was born healthy several months later. … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: A prayer for protection while traveling

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I ride a Vespa PX150 around town as it’s quick and cheap to run. When I start the scooter each time I recite the Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Gloria while the engine is … Continue reading

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ASK FATHER: Should we pray for “Servants of God”?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: We pray with our Necrologium every night during Compline and we have many “Servants of God” along with “Venerables” and “Blesseds” among the dead of our Congregation. I was wondering, do we pray for their souls? … Continue reading

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