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Category Archives: Holy Mass
Preventing Desecration of the Eucharist
Q: My diocese has seen a spate of attempted thefts of the Eucharist. Usually this happens when someone receives the Host and tries to put It into his/her pocket. Once, though, someone approached a deacon with money and tried to … Continue reading
Posted in Crimes and Sanctions, Holy Mass, Parish Life, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, desecration, eucharist, holy communion, satanism, satanist
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Can Traditional-Rite Priests be Forced to Say the Novus Ordo Mass?
Q: I am wondering if priests of Ecclesia Dei communities, such as the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, are subject to the diocesan bishop, specifically prohibitions against celebrating the Tridentine Mass… –Denise
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Mass, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, FSSP, ICKSP, Traditional Latin Mass, Traditionis custodes
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When are Priests Required to Give a Homily?
Q: When does a priest have to preach at Mass? My wife and I attend daily Mass at the cathedral, where there are three priests who take turns saying the Mass. One of them preaches every single day, with no … Continue reading
Retranslating the Liturgy: Pope Francis Changes the Law (Episcopal Authority, Part I)
Q: Some ladies at our parish are all aflutter because they read somewhere that the Vatican has changed the rules on translation of liturgical rites into the vernacular. Specifically, bishops are now permitted to translate the Mass and other rites … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Other Canonical Questions, Sacraments, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Liturgiam authenticam, liturgical books, Magnum principium, translation
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When is it Okay to Go to an SSPX Mass?
Q: My parents (devout Catholics) have been attending an SSPX Mass on Sundays. I have always understood that SSPX churches are not licit options for a Roman Catholic. I have read your posts, and showed them to my parents, but … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Confession, Crimes and Sanctions, Holy Mass, Parish Life, Sacraments, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Mass, schism, schismatic, SSPX
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