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Degrees of Blessings
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on May 14th, 2013
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Bishops’ Interpretations of Liturgical Laws
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on May 6th, 2013
[Due to an editorial oversight, the Liturgy column was not published last Tuesday, April 30. ZENIT apologizes to our Liturgy column readers.] * * *
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology a…
Standing at the "Pray, Brethren"
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on April 23rd, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: After the priest has washed his hands at the offertory, he turns to the assembly and says, “Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours ….” My question …
Singing the Gospel
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on April 16th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: I know that the Gospel is to be sung during Christmas and Easter Holy Mass. Because each are a “season,” does …
Using the Purifier on the Lips
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on April 9th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: I wonder if the priest can use the purifier to clean the wine on his mouth after drinking from the chalice, kn…
Stripping the Altars on Holy Thursday
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on March 26th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Is the stripping of the altar following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday limited only to those a…
Children Writing Lists of Their Sins
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on March 19th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Our pastor has the children in the parish day school come regularly for the sacrament of reconciliation. Each …
Masses for the Election of a Pope
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on March 12th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Until the election of the new Pope, is it possible to celebrate the Mass “Pro eligendo Papa” instead of the Ma…
Birettas and Academic Hats at Mass
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on March 5th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: What is the protocol for the wearing of academic hats or tams or birettas when faculty members are attired in …
Color of the Veil for the Cross
Posted by Father Edward McNamara, LC on February 26th, 2013
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: In the new Roman Missal the color for covering the cross is violet; however, the color is red for the vestment…
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