Q: I am seeking your opinion.  A friend sent me the following Zenit article <https://zenit.org/2024/07/17/questions-about-liturgy-incensing-a-deacon-at-solemn-vespers> that seems to suggest that

Q: You posted before that you do not believe the Triduum is one continuous liturgy.  The USCCB, however, says the

Q: When you transition from Mass to Adoration, you don’t give the final blessing until the end of Adoration. Our

Q: We have been told our parish ministries are now to be called “apostolates” instead of  “ministries. “ Does that

Q: I receive frequent criticism of publications in our parish related to liturgy because they do not contain “reverential pronouns.” 

Q: We have a priest who joined our staff this month and he is asking for bells to be rung

Q: At both of my parishes, we have been purifying the Altar cloths as we should (i.e. soak them in water

Q: I ran across a wrinkle that has me (canonically) curious regarding Sacraments of Initiation received at the Easter Vigil. 

Q: I’m afraid I have a mundane request. I was looking online for a simple answer to the question of

Thank you for your counsel, which has helped me and many others minister to the People of God. I have

Regarding this post, https://paulturner.org/vestments-3/, I found this link:  https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/orientchurch/Istruzione/pdf/istruzione_inglese.pdf. In the Instructions for Applying the Liturgical Prescriptions of the Code of

Q: Who, perhaps, penned this ‘unspoken’ prayer? I pray it silently as the deacon does.  At daily mass, if there

Q: Two versions of the Apostolic Pardon are found in the Rite of Pastoral Care and Anointing of the Sick.

Q: At both of my parishes, we have been purifying the Altar cloths as we should (i.e. soak them in water

Q: Is there a standard for the type of wine to be used at Mass? Is a “jug” wine acceptable?

Q: Last November, I and a couple of my team members joined the webinar —- “Ritual Celebration Series-Order of Christian Funerals”

Q: May I know whether ICEL has intentions of composing or updating the Eucharistic Prayers for Children? If so, is

Q: I hope you are doing well these days. I have a question about the reception of holy communion. It

Q: Reaching out since my wife and I are preparing for the Baptism of our first child in a couple

Q: I am trying to get a hold of the second Latin typical edition of the Baptism of Children to

Q: I have a question regarding electronic devices used during Mass: I was at a daily mass and the priest

Q: Thank you again for your knowledgeable and generous responses to the numerous questions posed to you.  I know I

Q: I recently saw an Eastern Rite priest (with facultuies to celebrate the Roman Rite) preside at a liturgy in the Roman

Q: I have a question about the use of the proper Prefaces provided for the Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs

Q: I’d like to self-publish my original songs I’ve written for Catholic liturgy. (Many are used at my parish, allowed

Q: The word “consecration”…In both the liturgical, and devotional contexts – I’m not quite sure how to wrap my mind

Q: Fr. Paul I appreciate your blog. My question is – A priest on two occasions has left out the

Q: At a parish church that I frequent, there is a statue of Our Lady on the Sanctuary (to the

Q: Paul, let me begin by putting my question this way … Is there any provision in the Church’s Burial

Q: I remember a conversation I had when I was in the seminary with a seminarian from another diocese that

Q: I have been reading a number of canonical texts and older legislation regarding the consecration of altars. I saw in

Q: Fr. Paul, I wondered if the opening words of the Collect for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body

Q: Teachers in Catholic and public schools thankfully and skillfully design and lead a range of prayer services and rituals

Q: Blessings to you! This is not urgent: but an inquiry regarding an antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours:

Q: I’ll be receiving someone into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church at Mass on a Sunday in Ordinary

Q: A family in our parish wants to schedule a funeral on May 31, which is a feast day. Which

Q: Fr. Turner in a Post-Covid world I have seen a number of people receive the Precious Blood while kneeling.

Q: What is the regulation on “set up” for former altars against the back wall, behind the present free-standing altar?

Q: Recently I attended a Mass in a city distant from where I live and minister.   The aspects about the

Q: I remember a conversation I had when I was in the seminary with a seminarian from another diocese that

Q: I have a parochial vicar from Nigeria that has the people stand when the bread and wine are brought

In a wedding within a Eucharist is it permissible for the couple to distribute holy communion and not the priest? (I’m

Q: Our diaconate ordination is taking place on Saturday, September 14. In my reading of the intro to the diaconate

Q: I have Confirmation in the Parish next Sunday. Regretably the bishop cannot attend so I have delegation to confirm

Q: I went to mass at a local high school that has several sisters who teach there.  One sister sat

Q: Thank you for all you do!  Recently, I found it difficult to pray the liturgy of the hours. I’ve

Q: I am an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a commissioned Minister of Care and a commissioned Lector.  I was

Q: A point of clarification, please – thanks!Recently in conversation, the question arose about the liturgical use of Alleluias in

Q: First, we need to have the bishop’s permission for Corpus Christi Processions correct? Even if they are just in

Q: I no longer have my copy of your book. I do remember that you mentioned something about the phrase

Q: Thanks for the presentation you made for the presbyterate of our diocese.  I had two follow-ups. I had asked you about concelebration

Who does what? When neither know their role. Who carries the Gospel in?  Who leads the Prayer of the Faithful?

Q: I always appreciate your insights, Fr. Paul. My question is multi-part, and concerns the Book of the Gospel.  First,

Q: Hello Fr. Paul, thank you for your patient and wise responses to the variety of liturgical questions posed to

Q: Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Q: I received an email from our diocese in addition to a flyer for the book Holy Communion and Worship of

Q: Father, do you any suggestions on Old Testament readings for my son’s wedding? He asked me today about this.

Q: Good Afternoon Fr Paul, I am heading into a meeting shortly but was wondering if you knew more about

Q: Thank you for your continued time to make this blog possible and answer questions. Can you please clarify crowning

I so very much appreciate your blog.  I don’t mind admitting that when it comes to liturgy I tend to

Q: I join the many other voices who appreciate your willingness to share with us. I had a question come

Q: For the first time our cantor led a setting of a Gloria with a refrain. One of my parishioners

Q: Do you have any recommendation of a Ritual Mass or Various Needs and Occasions Mass to be used for

Q:  Would you have a recommendation for a book, suitable for small group study, that identifies and explains the scriptural

Q: Is there any indication in the books concerning the use of candles for CCD Confirmation?  == A: No. Even

Q: Here’s a question for your blog IFF it’s accurately predicated correctly (ie that the Lectionary and Office both use

Q: The second paragraph of GIRM 83 states that “…The supplication Agnus Dei, is, as a rule, sung by the

Q: Thanks, Paul, for your April 10 post.  I asked the priest MC who serves my bishop the same question

On what constitutes/describes choir dress in general, my first thought is to look at GIRM 310 and 114 together. (I

Q: This is a follow-up to https://paulturner.org/choir-dress-for-deacon/ (August 2022) based on some things I have noticed over time in the Ceremonial for

Q: The Holy Thursday Evening Mass of Lord’s Supper calls for bells to be rung on the singing of the

Q: In view of your forthcoming visit to England I have acquired your latest book, Words Without Alloy, for which many

Q:  I am from mainland China. Recently, I have been reading through your book entiltled Words Without Alloy  which benefits me greatly. I

Q: I am looking ahead for appropriate opportunities to utilize Masses for Various Needs.  Election Day (November 5) seems an

Q: I am just watching a livestream of a diaconate ordination in Paris. The candidates were all presented after the

Q: Should the renewal of baptismal promises be done at Masses with First Communicants? Thanks for the help! == A:

Q: I recently had seminarians and priests ask us why does the Roman Missal say “Adoration of the Holy Cross”

Q: My pastor asked me not to vest as a deacon if I was helping out as master of ceremonies

Q: I notice something of a conflict between the Roman Missal, local Ordo, and our missalette on the Easter day

Q: As you know, there is a separate Missal-type book for Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Included within are

Q: During Lent, I use the Eucharistic Prayers for  Reconciliation at Mass.  In the first of these, prayers, after the

Q: Hello, Fr Paul. Happy Easter to you! And thank you for always being patient and kind in your teaching.

Q: Where is the USCCB on the “restored order” of the sacraments? I’m seeing articles about different dioceses implementing this,

Q: This year, November 02, the Commemoration of All Souls, falls on a Saturday, which is a popular day for

Q: Fr. Turner, thank you for your simple explanation of the GIRM and other liturgical documents. I often consult your

Q: I have seen Priests and Deacons serving as an MC; wearing a cassock and surplice then during the Eucharist

Q: I have a question about choosing a name for Confirmation.  Where in the RCIA does it address this? I

Q: On Good Friday, according to the Missal, #22, the Deacon puts on a humeral veil and is accompanied by

Q: Blessed Holy Week, Fr. Paul! Thank you for everything.  Growing up, I was taught that the Triduum is one

Q: A visiting priest in the diocese brought to my attention after the celebration of our Chrism Mass, that the priests

Q: Thank you for your insightful and charitable sharing of your experience and wisdom. I have been asked if the

Q: We have just been told that the Roman Curia in 1997 decreed that any lay person who enters the

Q: My colleague and I have been discussing how to interpret a specific phrase in the RCIA rite at the

Q: I’m pretty sure I asked you this question back in 2016 https://paulturner.org/sprinkling-rite-for-easter/ but I wanted to make sure I understand correctly.

Q: I am deeply drawn to and inspired by the collect from mass on Saturday of the Fifth Week of

Q: Thank you, Fr Paul, for your excellent blog. I have a query about what is appropriate for singing at

Q: I need some clarification on children who are older and have not yet been Baptized and also want to

Q: Is there a rubric that indicates when to decorate for Easter, specifically, the Easter Flowers? == A: No, there

Q: What is the order of procession for the transfer of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday? == A: The order

Q: Many thanks for your guidance and expertise.  Our parish is fortunate to have many volunteers to assist as a