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

Q: A bishop I know mentioned that when a group is traveling on pilgrimage together, or a presbyterate is on retreat,

Q: Two items of minute diaconal interest: 1.  Should the Gospel Book be stood upright on the altar or laid

Q: Greetings Fr. Paul: Thank you for your most informative blog. A question has arisen in the vesture for the

Q: I read your answer to the question about what should go on the altar. I’m deacon and at Sunday

 Q: Regarding your 6 September post “Objects on the altar” you wrote that there is no mention of a microphone.

 Q: I was formed in the seminary in the 1980s, and I am sometimes unsure whether things I take for

Q: I love the collects that were prepared for the 1989 Sacramentary.     They sync with the three year cycle of

Q: I do not know whether to begin with gratitude or with apology for all the questions I send your

Q: One more clarification about Christmas Masses… When you say, “take advantage of the freedom in the lectionary and use

Q: Looking at your two posts on the question, and at other sources, I am confused. As you well know,

Q: Does your new book, Words Without Alloy, include the weekday Lectionary or just the Sunday etc lectionary ? == A: It

Q: I very much appreciate reading your blog. Thank you for all of your guidance. I have a followup question

Q: Regarding a Marian procession at the end of a Sunday Mass, what am I permitted or not permitted to

Q: I am developing a presentation on preaching Christmas and Easter for the priests of our diocese. Just to check:

Q: I used your blog’s search function to try to find an answer to this question and failed, so I

Q: What is the rule on who carries the Blessed Sacrament in an outdoor procession? Can a deacon carry the

Q: One of my parishes greatly desires to do a Marian Procession in October. Do I need the bishop’s permission

Q: With all of the translation work going on, is there any hope that the Roman Martyrology will be translated

Q: Greetings! In the Baptismal Liturgy of the Easter Vigil, clearly, the prayer for the blessing of baptismal water is

Q: What do we know about the upcoming revision of the “Liturgy of the Hours?” Thanks! == A: It’s in

Q: Aloha Father,During the Sunday Liturgy does the verse for the Gospel Acclamation come from the Lectionary only for that

Q: As you know, it is a common practice to mention the “Mass intention” – not only in the parish

Q: You’ve just written a book on the lectionary readings, Words Without Alloy. Can you explain why we had the first reading

Q: May the readings from the Common of the Dedication of a Church be used for a liturgy celebrating the

Q: In my retirement home, I was at the same table with other priests and the question came up about

Q: We are in a downtown church with no property, not even a parking lot, just the church.  In the

Q: I have another question regarding the Church calendar.  Why is the Baptism of the Lord celebrated on Monday, January

Q: Thank you for all your responses and sharing them with all of us! I am visiting my family and

Q: We’re preparing a funeral program. The bishop is going to participate in choir dress, but the retired pastor is

Q: Is there a study guide or leader guide for the now Order of Christian Initiation of Adults?  Or is

Q: I have an odd situation with an upcoming funeral.  The question is whether or not there is any prohibition

Q As a Canadian, I intended to follow Pope Francis’ “pilgrimage of penance”. The question I have is about the

Q: If the committal is going to be delayed (cremated remains will be interred later, the body is donated to

Q: The General Instruction of the Roman Missal has:  “284. When Communion is distributed under both kinds: a) the chalice

Q: The text of Option A for blessing baptismal water in The Order of the Baptism of Children seems to

Q: I was preparing for a graveside service for a parishioner. There will be no funeral Mass or any other

Q: Got a call (she left a message) from the mom of a groom asking me to bless the rings for

Q: One of our Parishes has a smaller chapel where daily Mass is celebrated. Since the parish was built (about