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Category Archives: Mail from priests
Priests! Be not afraid! – A priest says his first TLM
I am speaking right now with a priest via skype who has just said his first TLM. Some quotes: "The more priests who start saying the older form of the Mass, other priests will find the courage to do so … Continue reading
Posted in Mail from priests, SESSIUNCULA
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Observations of a priest new to the TLM
From a priest reader: I hope priests continue to write in. I would like their contributions to be a regular feature here. Fr. Z., I am a pastor who recently began offering Mass in the Extraordinary Form. In fact, today … Continue reading
Posted in Mail from priests, SESSIUNCULA
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QUAERITUR: changing from altar “servers” to altar boys
A priest reader sent this. Perhaps some of you can post concrete experiences. We don’t need rants against altar girls here, just concrete help. I would be interested if any of your readers have any resources that would be helpful … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Roman Canon “Memento” of the living
In another thread Fr. Fox asked: I know you are busy, so I understand you may not have time to deal with this; but I’d love to hear your take on one section of the Roman Canon as it appears … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests, SESSIUNCULA, WDTPRS
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QUAERITUR: Maniple required for TLM? “Reformed” vestments?
I got this question by e-mail: Greetings Father, A question that the bishop and I were discussing today…If a priest celebrates Mass according to the Missal of 1962, is he REQUIRED to wear a maniple? Certainly it would be preferable, … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Calling children up around the altar
I got a question from a reader, but I am simply too tired to get at it. You folks must help. This is from a priest. Help him concretely. Keep anecdotes to a minimum until we get concrete references. Our … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: More than one Sunday TLM in a parish?
I received this by e-mail from a priest: Fr. Z, Long time reader, first time questioner. I’ve been celebrating the TLM since Winter ’06. In my parish, I celebrate the TLM on Tuesdays and Sundays for the faithful. My question … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: What is really needed to be able to celebrate the TLM?
I received this question from a priest: Dear Father Z. A priest friend of mine, who started saying the TLM about 10 years ago, with the old Bishops permission called me this morning. He asked me if Cardinal Hoyos had said … Continue reading
ALERT! Maniple follow up!
Looking for the perfect gift for that priest who is curious about Summorum Pontificum but is too timid to get off his backside and actually do something about it?Encouragement is here! I got this useful item via e-mail from Fr. … Continue reading
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FOLLOW UP: My review of the Visitor at Mass from Angelus Press
You may have seen the review I posted of a very helpful little booklet designed precisely For the Visitor at Mass. It is on sale from the Angelus Press, publishing arm for the SSPX. The director of the Angelus Press … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Posts, Mail from priests, REVIEWS, SESSIUNCULA
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