Paul Turner

Q: A sacramental question. Could a celebrant begin using mustum at his Masses for himself, or would he need explicit

Q: We are having the ordination of a new bishop soon. I was told we can insert additional names into

Q: Here’s a question that has stumped our staff. Why is there no “First Sunday in Ordinary Time?” == A:

Q:  With the Baptism of the Lord falling on a Monday this year – should we have said the creed?

Q: I find your blog to be very helpful. We have a few priests in our Archdiocese who are now

Q:  Our church has been using a temporary altar, but we are acquiring a used altar from a church that

Q: Can you help explain to me which is the proper Rite book for funerals.  I see our priest used

Q: In reading your response to the question about holy days on funerals https://paulturner.org/funerals-on-holydays/ , it prompted me to write to ask

Q: Fr. Paul—The ordo says that funerals are allowed on the Assumption of Mary in August; I thought that there

Q: I am a confused priest, using previous notes for daily Mass homilies. For January 5The Gospel is John 1:43-51This

Q: I understand that the colour of the vestments for funerals is violet. However, watching the funeral of Pope Benedict

Q: Is there guidance on military honors (honor guard, folding the U.S. flag, taps, and presentation of the flag to

Q: I wish to raise a concern about the validity of consecration in a situation I have observed occasionally in

Q: I’m verifying with you that what I am wanting to do is correct. I’m wanting to offer up a

Q: Thank you for all your insightful commentary and guidance. We enjoy checking your previous topics to help us as

Q: Thank you for all your liturgical expertise!   Since it is now 2023, do we change the # of

Paul Turner 12:57 PM (1 hour ago) to me Q: On Saturday July 22 I am doing a 4:30 wedding, not

Q: When I hear confessions, when am I supposed to start using the new translation of the formula for absolution?

Q: I recently had a friend tell me about a Christmas Eve Mass they attended where they ran out of

Q: I have a concern about lighting a Christ’s light (the 5th candle) during Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Where is

Re St. Stephen https://paulturner.org/st-stephens-day/ : I’m pretty sure that as far as historic origins go, Stephen and Christmas are unrelated – which

Q: Why does the church celebrate St Stephen immediately after Christmas Day. Is it to remind us of the radle

Q: Kindly advise about whether the Advent Wreath is lit during the Christmas Octive. My hope is that the white

Q: I have a question about relics on the altar table. Is there a document that forbids to place relics

Q: People ask such interesting questions and I really appreciate your answers.   I’ve been thinking about  about the child

Q: Your response in this post caught my attention, especially because I am a brand new deacon (less than six

Q: Bishop was reviewing sacramental records in a parish, and discovered that a 7 y/o child who recently made her

Q: We will be returning the chalice at our parish in the near future. We plan to place pre-filled chalices

Q: Is it okay to pre-set the corporal or corporals (if more are needed for the amount of vessels) on

Q: Please clarify in terms of the dialogue between the liturgical priest and people when the priest refrains from praying

Q: Fr. Paul, I am not sure if this question fits into your blog, but the liturgy did come to

Q: I have a question as to Easter Vigil: Our parish, which is very large but limited seating at about

Q: Am I correct that you may not have relics with the Blessed Sacrament at adoration/veneration of relics? I need

Q: My pastor says that our diocese forbids weddings in Lent. Could that be right? == A: Umm, no. Go

Q: Have you run across a blessing for a new Book of Gospels used during Mass?  Looking in the book

Q: Does this person need an annulment to be confirmed???  This man, a baptized Christian has been married and divorced  4

Q: Is indigo a required color for Advent to distinguish it from Lent? And is rose required for the Third

Q: Is it written somewhere that with the Triduum it’s “all or nothing” – or can there be liturgies for

Q: Hello, Fr Paul.  Sorry to bother you. Lately I’ve been using The Abbey Psalms and Canticles to pray the

Q: Does the vesting deacon have to proclaim the gospel, or may the priest proclaim? I’m assuming he can. Our

Q: I recently read that the current version of the GIRM requires the people to stand when the priest says

Q: Father, question has been raised about using incense for Adoration during the Mass.  We celebrate the exposition of the Holy

Q: I’m intrigued by the new “Liturgy and Life Study Bible.”  In your daily email, could you, perhaps, give some

Q: I read the discussion of preaching while seated. We have two elderly and frail priests who are requesting a

Q: I’m having trouble seeing some of the pages on your website. == A: Thanks for letting me know. We’ve

Q: I am a wet-behind-the-ears Director of Worship for a diocese and learning more every day but this one stumped

Q: What is the guideline regarding the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion processing as part of the gathering procession? I

Q: I was in a conversation with an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and he mentioned that after ministering to

Q: Ceremonial of Bishops, n. 107, second sentence, says that concelebrants and ministers have their hands joined when walking and

Q: A parishioner recently asked why during the Communion Rite, at the “Lamb of God”, we say “sins” (plural)  rather

Q: Fr Paul, I always enjoy the questions and your studied, professional and compassionate guidance, my friend. A recent post

Q: We would like to include the Anointing of the Sick during a Saturday Evening Mass in the Advent season.

Q: We are in the process of updating our Baptism forms and had a question about what is listed on

Q: ¿Qué dice la Iglesia sobre tocar la Hostia o el Ostensorio durante la adoración al Santísimo Sacramento, por ejemplo en

Q: Thank you so much for your blog, not only for the expert advice but also for the kindness with

Q: While attending Mass out of state recently, I saw that the priest would speak directly and in a loud

Q: My wife and I recently went out of state and attended several Masses in this state. Prior to each

Q: I was asked by a religious in one of their houses where I celebrated the Mass for St. Luke’s Day

Q: There are THREE celebrations of anniversaries of dedications of four Roman Basilicas. 1) August 5 of Mary Major (Euchology

Q: When attending conferences and meetings in various places, I have noticed during the celebration of one of the hours,

Q: If there are two tabernacles in the church, one on the Sanctuary behind the altar, and another one in

Q: The General Instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours, n. 174, states:* 174. A hymn follows the traditional rule

Q: Every November, our Knights of Columbus commemorate all those brother Knights who have gone before us, by reading  each

Q: Please clarify why communion by intinction is not encouraged. I’m told it’s to do with self-service.  If the deacon,

Q: I know we corresponded on Communion posture before, but read the attached minutes from our recent presbyteral council meeting.

Q: Father Paul, I have a question regarding the Vigil for the Deceased with the Reception of the body. Our

Q: How do you recommend destroying a worn papal flag? == A: I don’t know of any liturgical guidelines for

Q: You may have dealt with this already. If so, I apologize. I think it is clear that all priest

Q: At the end of the proclamation of the Gospel, one of our deacons lifts high the Book of the

Q: We understand that the for the Entrance procession at liturgy, the Deacon of the Word (if there is more

Q: Regarding this post, https://paulturner.org/confession-during-exposition/ , for your consideration…  With Advent (in the context of the Eucharistic Revival) approaching, I was

Q: Thank you for all the great work you do for the Church.  Are we permitted to use a Common

Q: Fr. Paul, could you please enlighten us about the use of ossuaries – perhaps first by providing some historical

Q: I read that someone asked you a question about the tradition of the bride and bridesmaids at a priest’s

Q: Local Episcopal, Anglican and Methodist churches are lending musicians and choir members for a Divine Worship Mass I plan

Q: Caeremoniale Episcoporum 49 mandates that the Bishop should not celebrate in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Reserved. Does

Q: Paul. I don’t know if you will have the answer to my question. Each year I order a copy

Q: An adult group has approached me about doing a ‘procession’ with the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance following Mass.

Q: In preparation for the year of the Eucharist I’m trying to find an old BCL newsletter with a statement

Q: Thanks for sharing your insights. You may have answered this in the past, but my question du jour is “What do

Q: A couple getting married soon wanted a Spanish-speaking priest, but no one is available. I have agreed to preside

Q: When no women are present at the Mass, does a presider still say ‘brothers and sisters’ in various places,

Q: As a bishop, I do not often celebrate weddings, but I will be presiding for one soon. A priest

Q: Thanks Paul for your ever helpful counsel. On another matter, can a permanent/deacon lead the introductory welcome to the

The Posture of the Assembly while the Priest and People are Receiving Communion Q: The General Instruction of the Roman

Q: A question I have is whether, except when a Vigil mass is provided, such as on Easter or Pentecost,

Q: Thank you for your dedication to this ministry and congratulations on your Vatican appointment!Is it permitted to have two

Q: I have a quick liturgical question as I prepare for a special Mass, at which the Bishop will preside

Q: I am a priest in the third month of a new assignment. I am finding, in my new assignment,

Q: Thank you for your helpful blogging. In a prior post (https://paulturner.org/exposition-and-adoration-2/) you noted the liturgical books use specific terms

Q: Thank you for taking your time to answer our queries and your blogs which have been most edifying. I have a

Q: The pastor of the parish where I serve as a deacon has asked me to extend my hands when

Q: Regarding your post on the faithful gathering around the altar at Mass  https://paulturner.org/gathering-around-the-altar/ , I found this:  http://www.cultodivino.va/content/cultodivino/it/rivista-notitiae/indici-annate/1981/174.html . On page

Q: Stumped in Class. Not the first time of course. But when it happens I tell them I’ll go to my “go to

Q: We continue to learn from and appreciate your blog and insights! Thank you!   Our question of the day has

Q: I like to follow your daily postings and read them carefully. Your reply about the wearing (or not wearing)

Q: Today I was asked a question and it kind of threw me. I know the Church is ok with

Q: I was at the liturgy workshop that you led today.  I am following up with you on CB 149,

Q: At the liturgy workshop yesterday, you said that we could take a cue from the Holy Thursday Mass at

Q: Can you provide any insight on the psalm response for this Sunday and/or the choice of a long and