Category Archives: “How To…” – Practical Notes

ASK FATHER: Is Baptism valid if one person says the words and another person pours the water?

Posted on 14 August 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest friend (summarized): QUAERITUR: At Gloria.TV there is a story about aberrations in Germany [Imagine my shock!]. One was a Baptism problem: the priest said the words while the godfather poured the water. Is this a valid Baptism? … Continue reading →

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9 August: Today to observe St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) or Vigil of St. Lawrence? A quandary with comments.

Posted on 9 August 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Since I am “on the road” I do not have all the accoutrement one might desire for vesting according to the liturgical calendar.  Of course white can substitute other colors in a pinch. Today in the Vetus Ordo being the … Continue reading →

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From devastation to renewed life.

Posted on 23 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a piece at Rorate from a couple days ago which addresses a massive problems in Italy with paltry vocations, unstaffed churches, and declined church attendance.  They are hitting the pot of strong coffee that we in these USA … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Home Chapel How To’s – consecrated chalice and paten? Wherein Fr. Z rants

Posted on 21 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I’ve been getting notes about, and seeing chatter about on the interwebs, people setting up home chapels just in  case. I think it is good to have one anyway, not just in case. In any event, while it is relatively easy to … Continue reading →

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I’ve been indulging in something I haven’t done for quite a while.  (Yes, that’s click bait, but I think I am fully justified.)

Posted on 14 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I’ve been indulging in something I haven’t done for quite a while. Today I watched some videos on YouTube of “scambaiters” torturing scammers, wasting their time, completely controlling their computers, screwing with the phone systems and frustrating them in their … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM: 2 3/8″ hosts!

Posted on 9 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Dear readers, I received this.   Can you help? We are looking for hosts of the 2 3/8 size. We have two monstrances and lunas that take that size but no one seems to make them anymore. Previously we have gotten … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Using leavened bread for Mass – Just in case

Posted on 8 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I saw your post about being at the Byzantine church on Sunday. You have pictures of their bread for eucharist. I know that in the Latin Church we are supposed to have unleavened hosts. If you … Continue reading →

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Notes From The Underground?

Posted on 2 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw this at Twitter/X.  These home chapels are more Catholic than a lot of post-Conciliar churches. I know a few Catholics, and I am hearing rumors of many more, who are building chapels in their homes, with altars, preparing … Continue reading →

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Many thanks to Federated Computer for the assistance. What the heck is Federated Computer? I’m glad you asked, especially if you have site, business which uses Software as a Service (SAAS)!

Posted on 1 July 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My recent blog problems were a serious headache.  They got worked out with the assistance of Federated Computer. What is Federated Computer? Have a Catholic site or concern to build or maintain? I’d make a bee line for this service. … Continue reading →

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30 June 2024: What’s going on?

Posted on 30 June 2024 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As I write, there is a big problem with the back end of the blog, what is “under the hood” that drives it. It has to do with the WordPress engine and data base. The wonderful people who give me … Continue reading →

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