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Tag Archives: deacon
Is this a joke?
I am having a hard time believing that this is true. Please.. someone write to me to tell me this is NOT TRUE. From Damian Thompson: This cross between a public lavatory and a Christian Science Reading Room used to … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a deacon not receive Communion?
From a priest reader: Should (can) a Deacon assist at Mass if he does not intend to receive Holy Communion? I’m not sure. The only person obliged to receive Holy Communion at Mass is the priest celebrant. He MUST receive. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged deacon, Holy Communion
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QUAERITUR: Of subdeacons and tunics
From a deacon reader: I was in the middle of some research last night and discovered some new tidbits on vestments. More precisely, the difference between a dalmatic and a tunicle. I captured a number of my thoughts on my … Read More
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged dalmatic, deacon, Ministeria quaedam, subdeacon, tunic
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21 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can a deacon preach at a TLM?
From a reader: A priest who speaks very little English has volunteered to say the TLM on Sundays. Is it OK for a deacon to deliver the homily in his place? Yes.
QUAERITUR: Pastor tells me, a deacon, to omit dalmatic on weekdays
From a reader: I am a transitional deacon on pastoral placement. Please include me in your prayers for thorough preparation for the priesthood. [Will do.] The Parish Priest has said that I should not wear the dalmatic for weekday Masses. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged dalmatic, deacon
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