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Category Archives: Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
PHOTOS: D. Madison – Candlemas – Purification – Pontifical Mass
A sample of the music. We had a great choir from Eau Claire. A few snaps from beautiful Candlemas 2018.
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ASK FATHER: Priest paraphrases the Gospel – GUEST RESPONSE: Pope Francis
I recently had a couple questions from a reader about a priest who regularly paraphrases the readings, especially the Gospel. He asks how he should handle this problem: should he approach the priest? It’s hard to know how to counsel … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Initial inquiry resources for priests who don’t know the Traditional Mass
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I work at a faithful parish with a wonderful faithful priest. He has told me that while he doesn’t plan to say the TLM he does want to learn more about it so that he can … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can’t Father say things louder at Mass? We can’t hear.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I know that certain parts are not, the secret etc. I am new to TLM. I live in ___ and do not have access to regular TLM, other than thru the computer (livemass.net). My diocesan priest does it once … Read More
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Candlemas Eve and Candlemas Poetry
Today is Candlemas Eve, and tomorrow is the Feast of the Purification. We call it Candlemas because, with the references to light in the liturgy, we bless candles. Here are some poems for Candlemass First and foremost, making a reference to … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can a diocesan priest say Mass in an SSPX chapel?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Is it OK for a diocesan priest to offer Mass in an SSPX chapel on a regular basis? Interesting. Let’s consider a couple points. Can. 932 §1 states: “The eucharistic celebration is to be carried out in … Read More
WDTPRS – 4th Ordinary Sunday: Billy loves bugs
Today’s Collect prayer for the 4th Ordinary Sunday (it’s Septuagesima in the traditional calendar) was not in the post-Tridentine editions of the Missale Romanum but it does have its origin in the ancient Veronese Sacramentary. Were you to hear this … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Priest tells people to stand around the altar during Eucharistic Prayer
From a reader… As an avid reader of your blog please first be assured of my prayers. I recently attended an Engaged Encounter weekend in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the priest who said Mass had the couples surround … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can a bishop forbid kneeling for Communion?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a few sincere questions and I believe answers to them may help other readers, too. For years I have heard it said that the “universal norm” for receiving Holy Communion is kneeling and on the … Read More
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