Monthly Archives: November 2020

ASK FATHER: A priest complains about another priest’s form of absolution in his confession

From a priest reader… QUAERITUR: At the risk of testing your patience . . . is it valid if the Priest (after improvising the first half of the absolution formula) says: “I absolve you from all the sins of your … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – GUEST POEM from the Requiem Mass – “Dies irae, dies illa, Solvet saeclum in favilla…”

#ASonnetADay – GUEST POEM from the Requiem Mass – “Dies irae, dies illa, Solvet saeclum in favilla…” pic.twitter.com/eiH2SZwa4U — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 3, 2020

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All Souls Masses – changes to rubrics when saying three Masses continuously

I am getting ready to say my three Masses today. On two days of the year, the priest has the privilege of saying three Masses: Christmas and All Souls.  On Christmas, he can keep three stipends for the Masses.  On … Read More

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#ASonnetADay – 79. “Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid…”

#ASonnetADay – 79. “Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid…” pic.twitter.com/hx1yl4lKmZ — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) November 2, 2020

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes – All Saints 2020 – POLL: Did the Election come up during homily?

Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Mass for your Sunday, either live or on the internet? Let us know what it was. Also, are your churches opening up? What was attendance like? For … Read More

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