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When Christmas Falls on a Monday: Holydays of Obligation, Part III

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Cathy Caridi

Q:  If a solemnity is a precept [i.e., a holyday of obligation] in my country and it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, is going to just one Mass enough to fulfill the precept? For example, if a festivity … Continue reading →

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Can We Receive Holy Communion Twice on Christmas Day? (Repost)

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Cathy Caridi

Dear Readers, the era of rampant virus-hysteria and wholesale violation of the rights of the faithful to Mass and the sacraments has not ended!  This year, Catholics in some parts of the world (see this article about Berlin, Germany, for … Continue reading →

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How Many Masses Can a Priest Say on Sundays?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Cathy Caridi

Q1:  I recently received notice from a local parish that since the state has ordered that no more than ten people may attend any religious service, there will only be one Mass on Sunday.  It said a priest can only … Continue reading →

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Can We Receive Holy Communion Twice on Christmas Day?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: When we were kids, we were told that on Christmas Day, we were allowed to receive Holy Communion twice, if we attended two Masses.  The same was true for Easter.  Is this still allowed?  –Margie

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