Tag Archives: Reminders

BLESS me, Father…

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

It occurred to me today to ask other priests this question (in the event that there may be some priests among my readership): when the penitent says to you, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned…”, do you actually give … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Fatima

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

I took the time last night to listen to a great sermon by Fr. Thomas Dufner of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul, which Fr. Z had posted on his blog. Click here to listen to it: > A strong sermon … Continue reading →

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Is the daily Rosary a guarantee of heaven?

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

Are we guaranteed to go to heaven simply by praying the Rosary faithfully each day? Depending on which quotations (prooftexts?) you read from the saints, you might be led to think that. Many publications quote such things precisely to encourage … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – Formula of Absolution

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

A little over three weeks ago I published THIS POST on the formula of absolution. Since then I’ve received both some positive feedback from theologians, as well as a number of discouraging messages from people who say that they have been … Continue reading →

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Sisters Need Help!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

I’ve written on several occasions about the excellent Cloistered Dominican Sisters of St. Jude in Marbury, Alabama. Today I received their latest newsletter, and see that they are again in need of a special boost so that they can replace … Continue reading →

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Communion in the Hand – A Greater Responsibility

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

This past Saturday I was instructing our new converts on how to receive Holy Communion. And as I was speaking about the practice of communion in the hand — which the Church permits — the words “a greater responsibility” came … Continue reading →

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The Pope of Gestures

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Pope Francis has repeatedly been referred to as “the pope of gestures“. It is of note, then, that the Holy Father again celebrated Mass on the high altar of the Sistine Chapel this past Sunday, the Feast of the Baptism … Continue reading →

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Weddings and the Sunday Obligation

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

It’s very common nowadays for couples to hold their wedding on a Saturday afternoon – in my current parish, 1:30pm is the standard time. A question that I often pose to couples when I am doing marriage preparation is: How … Continue reading →

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Pastors Should Take A Pyx “Collection”

Posted on October 8, 2016 by

A post on this blog that has received a lot of traffic and generated a lot of contacts from readers is the one I wrote on PYX PROBLEMS a little over a year ago. Many good people had already noticed some … Continue reading →

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Purifying the Vessels

Posted on July 19, 2016 by

The purification of the sacred vessels at Holy Mass is an action limited to bishops, priests, deacons, or instituted acolytes. There was, at one point here in the United States, a special indult that allowed for other lay people to … Continue reading →

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Communion in Mortal Sin

Posted on April 17, 2016 by

I recently read an article that reminded me of a very important quotation from the great Father of the Church, St. John Chrysostom. It addresses those who might be tempted to make a bad communion – i.e., those who know … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Priests May Offer Three Masses on All Souls Day

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

I wanted to remind everyone – especially brother priests – that it is permitted to offer three Masses on All Souls Day. Normally, its being a weekday this year, we would only be permitted to offer up to two (one … Continue reading →

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