Category Archives: Both Lungs

ASK FATHER: Convert from Orthodoxy or Protestantism: Which Catholic Church would I belong to?

Posted on 4 October 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: If I’m not mistaken, a Russian Orthodox Christian, who converts to Catholicism, is juridically Russian Catholic regardless of which particular Church brings them in. (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG). In the case of a validly … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Validity of Catholic with Orthodox marriage

Posted on 15 September 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Question on marriage: Canon Law says a Catholic marrying an Orthodox Christian by an Orthdox priest has a valid marriage (as long as the usual free to marry, openness to kids etc. are part of the … Read More →

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Help needed from EASTERN Catholics, Byzantine, Slavic about a title of the Blessed Virgin

Posted on 24 March 2022 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In another post here, concern was raised about a way that the Blessed Virgin is to be addressed in the upcoming (tomorrow) Consecration of “all humanity” and “especially” Russia and Ukraine.   Mary is referred in pretty much all language versions … Read More →

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Russian Orthodox react to Coronovirus: “the Bloodless Sacrifice can in no way be canceled”

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Russian Orthodox Church is making changes to how their people receive Communion. HERE NB: They are not cancelling their Divine Liturgy. They are not cancelling Communion.  My emphases. Instructions to Rectors and their Parishes, and to Abbots and Abbesses of … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Can we have a more synodal church and married priests like the Eastern Orthodox?

Posted on 4 March 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: While many pushing for “synodality” and married clergy have nefarious intentions, is it possible that moving in this direction might open the door for reunification with the Eastern Orthodox churches? Is it possible to have a … Read More →

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Triumphant Renovationism – the ironic hypocrisy of the ‘c’atholic left

Posted on 29 April 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am not a daily reader of Rod Dreher. However, today I was directed by someone to read something he wrote about a Russian Orthodox reacting to what we Catholics are doing. Let’s see.  My emphases and comments. […] Looking around for … Read More →

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TERRIFIC! School Choir accomplished, back to back, Solemn Roman and Eastern liturgy!

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is impressive by anyone’s standards. The wonderful Lyceum school in Cleveland, has a great choir.  They sang for a Pontifical Mass with Card. Burke and then a Divine Liturgy with Bp.Milan Lach. Read about it HERE. I want to … Read More →

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After LGBT pro-sodomy parade, Orthodox priest cleanses city with Holy Water

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw this at ChurchPop.  I really like the idea. Orthodox Priest Cleanses His City’s Downtown with Holy Water After LGBT Parade @cityod, Twitter / Odessa Media Talk about spiritual warfare. An LGBT pride parade took place this last weekend … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Considering moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish

Posted on 4 October 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I attend a NO parish and am considering moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish for a variety of reasons but mainly because I am attracted to the Divine Liturgy and the beautiful traditions they have held … Read More →

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ASK FATHER: Can an Eastern Catholic priest confirm a Latin Catholic

Posted on 8 July 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it licit for a child who has received the sacraments of baptism and first communion in the Western Rite to receive the sacrament of confirmation from an Eastern Rite priest? Canon 696 of the Code of the … Read More →

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