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Category Archives: Mail from priests
Propose rather than impose
An alert reader informed me about a post on the blog of Msgr. Charles Pope in Washington D.C. I had the pleasure of meeting him last year at the time of the great Pontifical Mass in the National Shrine of … Continue reading
Some food for thought about how to approach priests concerning liturgical aberrations
Here is something from a priest reader I think is appropriate right now. A little food for thought. My emphases and some editing. A story came to me in the last week or so which struck me as potentially helpful … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Mail from priests
Tagged abuses, charity, liturgical aberrations
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QUAERITUR: Does a parish priest have to ask permission of a bishop to allow marriages in the Extraordinary Form?
From a priest: I am a priest almost 3 yrs ordained last year I was asked to officiate at a wedding which was to be conducted according to the 1962 missal. The PP would not allow the wedding to go … Continue reading
The slipping-away of Catholic identity
I think that Pope Benedict had as a project for his pontificate the revitalization of Catholic identity. The West is losing its soul because Christianity – Catholicism in particular – is not being lived by the mature or passed on … Continue reading
A priest’s first time out as deacon for a Solemn TLM
On the blog Called By Name we have the description from Fr. Kyle Schnippel, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about his first time as deacon for a Solemn TLM. My emphases and comments: Introibo ad Altari Dei…Last … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Mail from priests
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Possible reception of 5 Anglican Bishops, their wives, and 3 Nuns at Westminster Cathedral tomorrow
My friend Fr. John Boyle posted this at his blog Caritas in veritate. Be sure to visit him for follow up news. Reception of Five Anglican Bishops, their wives, and three Nuns at Westminster Cathedral tomorrow I have heard on … Continue reading
Liturgical tradition of the Feast of the Holy Innocents
A priest friend sent this: Dom Gueranger has some fascinating points for today’s feast. He states that the vestments for today’s feast is Purple: “The Red vestments of a Martyr’s Day would be too expressive of that stream of infant blood … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Which ’62 altar missal should I buy?
From a priest reader: Fr. Z, I’ve decided to take the plunge and use my Christmas money to buy a 1962 Missale Romanum for the altar, so I can get up to speed on the EF in the next year. … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick, Mail from priests
Tagged La Befana, LEV, Missale Romanum, PCP
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HELP ALERT! Practical charity needed now! BLOGGERS! HELP!
Via my friend Fr. Finigan (whom I trust absolutely in this regard): I have received a message from a group who help mothers who are tempted to have an abortion. Here is the information: This young girl’s baby is due … Continue reading
A note from a priest and a request for your prayers
I had to share this with the readership: Thank you so much for “What does the prayer really sound like.” [HERE is the PRAYERCAzT for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.] I have been a priest for ten years now and … Continue reading
