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Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes
ASK FATHER: As a youth minister, I don’t think clergy have my back.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father have you seen this recent Pew poll on how we as Catholics view the Eucharist? I’m a Youth Minister @ my Church. I can do talks till I’m blue in the face, but feel I … Continue reading
For the ‘c’atholic Left, the Church should be perpetual Woodstock
As I write, I am watching my recording of the public TV series American Experience – “Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation“. FIFTY YEARS. A half a million kids descend on a field in NY for to hear music … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liberals, The Coming Storm, The Drill
Tagged Fishwrap, Woodstock
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes and ASK FATHER: sermons and birettas
Was there a good point made in the sermon during your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know. Today I had the pleasure of being deacon for this morning’s Solemn Mass. One of the local priests had, at the last … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Priests who bless with their fingers in the Greek icon “ICXC” style
From priest… QUAERITUR: At the moment I’m at a presbyteral retreat. When you get a bunch of priests together, you’re bound to see the whole range of liturgical “sensibilities,” leaving aside entirely the dinner table conversation… [For sure. I look … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Repeat a wedding ceremony with a friend presiding?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Long time reader, first time questioner. I have a friend that will soon be getting married. On Saturday he will have a traditional Catholic Church wedding. However, on Sunday he is having a reception in which … Continue reading
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow, 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis. The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, who, … Continue reading
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Tagged indulgences, Pope's intentions, Portiuncula
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Wherein Fr. Z gives advice to new and to young priests
Congratulations, reverend and dear gentlemen and welcome to the priesthood. We older guys are all for you, except when we are against you. That’s going to happen, now and then. If you are straight and you are faithful, some guys … Continue reading
Amazing results in the saving of St. Anne’s beautiful shrine in @FRDiocese
Remember the story some time ago about the beautiful Shrine of St. Anne in Fall River, MA, that was scheduled for closure? It looked grim for the magnificent church. A group of lay people got organized, worked something out with … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Traditional “Supplied rites” after emergency or modern rite baptism
From a reader on Twitter… QUAERITUR: @fatherz Thx for posting about the Taylor Marshall & Fr Nix talk which I also watched. How can we get the Baptism old rite elements supplied? My priests r unaware it’s permitted. Is there … Continue reading
