Category Archives: Mail from priests

QUAERITUR: confirmation robes

Posted on 14 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:  From amongst your readership, would anyone have an idea where to find/purchase traditional Confirmation robes similar to those in common usage before the Council? There are very few resources available online, and these tend to resemble the … Continue reading →

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What happens when we get out of the way

Posted on 12 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am convinced that if we simply follow the liturgical books, say the texts and carry out the gestures properly, in a style continuous with our tradition, the Church’s liturgy has power the capture minds and hearts and transform them. … Continue reading →

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Soooo… Fr. Longenecker is going after Fr. Z, is he?

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have – with brow furrowed and full of concern – received word that Fr. Dwight Longenecker, for whom I have such great esteem, has decided to toss darts at WDTPRS! He was wondering aloud if, given that I do … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: non-concelebrating priests and Communion

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Except when the Archbishop (or another Bishop) is celebrating here at the parish I am not inclined to concelebrate. I prefer to attend in choir as does my associate when one or the other or a … Continue reading →

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A diocesan paper makes distinctions: liturgical and devotional music

Posted on 5 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the official newspaper of the Diocese of Columbus, OH, there is an interesting notice from the Office of Worship. It is a brief piece, and therefore cannot drill to depth, but it is useful nonethess. And the topic couldn’t … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Did Rome say “versus populum” is “the norm”?

Posted on 1 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: I thought I read, when Mother Angelica opened her new shrine, there was somewhat of a dispute, because she wanted Masses said "ad Orientem" and others said she couldn’t.  The matter, I think, was appealed to … Continue reading →

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“All the wishing in the world…”

Posted on 30 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Thanks to Fr. ER of Orthometer for this! Spurred by this.

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A priest writes: “let’s hang up the ‘old Mass'”

Posted on 26 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When bishops, priests pr seminarians write I will always do my best to hide their identity, unless they specifically say it is okay to use their name. From a priest: Greetings from ___. I just thought I’d drop a note … Continue reading →

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A ray of hope

Posted on 12 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Fr. Z, Your refrain ‘brick by brick’ has struck a cord with me.  A reader recently sent in that he/she noticed the priest purifying his hands after the distribution of Holy Communion.  I had started doing … Continue reading →

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5-9 Aug: workshop to learn Traditional Dominican Rite

Posted on 7 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: The Living Tradition: The Dominican Rite in the Twenty-First Century Dates: August 5-9, 2009 Place: St. Albert the Great PrioryHouse of Studies of the Western Dominican Province 5890 Birch Court Oakland CA  94618 As a response to … Continue reading →

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