Q:  I write seeking helpful guidelines for proceeding in accord with scheduled Sunday and Weekday Celebrations of Mass in the […]

Q:  The patronal feast of one of our parishes in the archdiocese is the Solemnity of the Assumption. Per the

Q:  I read with interest your recent blog post on the posture for receiving the Eucharist during communion https://paulturner.org/kneeling-for-communion-2/. I

Q:  In your book Let Us Pray you discuss the procession of gifts.  GIFTS 424. Bread, wine, and money or

Q:  Father Paul – Thank you for all the work you do! I’ve done some research on this question, but

Q:  You have noted elsewhere that “The RBC was one of the very first rituals out of the starting blocks

Q:  The Roman Missal has for 25 March, The Annunciation of the Lord (2010 Catholic Truth Society edition, page 881): 

Q:  What do you think of the practice of including a ‘generic’ intention in the Prayers at Mass.  Here is

Q:  In our diocese there’s a trend for mostly-younger priests to either instruct their ushers to bring portable kneelers forward

Q:  Quick question for you about the use of Latin during the Communion Rite:  is it permitted for the minister

Q:  Kindly confirm the significance of adding a small fragment of the consecrated host to the precious blood in the

Q:  Regarding to your post on proper solemnity, is the day that honours the titular Saint of a school also

Q:  Is there any “update” on at least the acceptability of using white liturgical vestments as a substitute for other

Q:  In my experience, when deacons are vested for a Mass and sitting together as a body, e.g., at the

Q:  I am confused by the Table of Liturgical Days, nn. 4, 8, and 11. For example, would the feast

Q:  Do priests concelebrating a confirmation Mass with the bishop extend their hands during the prayer of confirmation? == A:

Q:  Is it sufficient for the presider at Mass to intinct his host, or must he drink from the chalice? 

Q:  The General Instruction of the Roman Missal has: “193. After the celebration of Mass, the acolyte and other ministers

Q:  At an ordination, when the bishop says, “May God, who has begun the good work in you,” does he

The original blog post is:  https://paulturner.org/alleluia-3/ == Q. The Graduale Simplex continues the tradition of adding alleluia(s) to the processional

Q:  I tried putting this on your blog questions site, but have been continually rejected; anti-English bias?  Do you have

Q:  A Deacon friend was recently asked to give, and gave, a spontaneous blessing with the sign of the cross

Q:  Entrance and Communion Antiphons during Easter Time all conclude with the word “Alleluia.” If a priest were to offer

Q:  On the Sundays of Easter there is normally a sprinkling rite.  When Ascension replaces the 7th Sunday of Easter,

Q:  Good day Fr. Paul, I thank you very much for helping to clarify issues bothering on the liturgy. I

Q:  In the Order of Mass, during the consecration, the rubrics twice say that the priest genuflects “in adoration,” once

Q:  Do we use incense processing out after Mass at all Masses when incense is used? A priest told me

Q:  I’ve heard that you have one of the servers extinguish the paschal candle at the end of each Pentecost

Q:  My parish has a small chapel (where adoration takes place after the 7am Mass until 5pm) adjacent (attached and

Q:  I have been asked, can the Paschal Candle being processed as part of the Opening Procession at Mass have

Q:  Do you incense the paschal candle every Sunday? Or every time the incense is used at Mass? I can

Q:  How about Christmas — occurring on Monday this year.  Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Advent, but the evening

Q:  The beautiful hospital chapel where I minister has an ornate, carved wood, upholstered presider’s chair.  The seating for the

Q:  In the Mass after the first and the second reading we say “this is the Word of the Lord”

Q: Are fixed altars located in chapels outside of the main parish church to be dedicated (anointed) or blessed? On

Q:  I have a wedding early in the afternoon of Saturday June 24, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. 

Q:  After distributing communion, a priest I know goes to the altar, puts all the hosts in one ciborium, raises

Q: I have been told that we genuflect outside of Mass and bow during Mass, e.g., for the reception of

Q:  What is the proper way for a bishop to give the blessing with the monstrance at the end of

Q:  In the UK, at a priest’s funeral, are there words indicated when the chalice and stole are placed on

Q:  You addressed the norm for receiving Communion: https://paulturner.org/receiving-communion-5/ In that post, you cited GIRM, 160, which states: “The norm

Q:  Lectors say: “The Word of the Lord” at reading conclusion. Others say: “The Word of  God”. Please clarify the

Q:  I’ve just had another Parish given to me and they have a procedure where after the prayer of the

Q:  What are the limitations on Mass prayers and readings when the wedding Mass is on Pentecost afternoon, not at

Q:  A parishioner is leaving the Roman Catholic Church because of the 2nd Vatican Council omitting from 1st Corinthians (11:23-29). 

Q: Greetings from Germany. I have just discovered your excellent blog and appreciate your very good answers to questions. I

Q: My pastor wanted me to contact you in regards to a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick. He

Q: We are working to firm up some guidelines for Mass Intentions here at the parish.  Our current policy is

Q: Immaculate Conception falls on a Sunday in 2024. Will the Holy Day be celebrated on Monday, December 9th? I’m trying

Q: Thank you so much for this excellent resource. Ours is an English parish in the UK. I am putting

Q: A mother, baptized Episcopalian, would like to make her Profession of Faith, Confirmed, and receive First Communion at the

Q: 1. Can the practice of having at Mass a distinct and special priest’s chalice and a paten with a

Q: I’ve been asked recently, are harps permitted at Mass? They certainly cannot replace the organ and piano, and it

Q: Thank you for all your guidance and insights into the liturgy, Fr. Paul. Many of the questions posed by

Q: In a post from a few years ago, you said you had no documentation for omitting “The Word of

 Q: I hope you’d be able to clear a few things for me. Please excuse me if these questions are

Q: It seems that the liturgical books don’t differentiate different forms of the Diaconate.  The Roman Pontifical provides one rite

Q: Very rarely do we baptize children under catechetical age at the Easter Vigil although it certainly is permitted and

Q: Hi Father: My pastor told me that red was an alternate color on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy

Q: When the priest sprinkles the people with holy water, does a deacon have to hold the bucket? == A:

Q: Your blog is very much appreciated. The Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament – Roman Missal 41. At an

Q: 2 questions, please? 1) In relation to the Paschal Mystery, most people refer to the suffering death and resurrection

Q: I know there is an updated Order of Ordinations, but are the rites for installing an acolyte in the

Q: At the Easter Vigil must the Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Full Profession of Faith come directly before the

Q: A young person mentioned a practice of the priest at my neighboring parish.  Should this person arrive at Sunday

Q: Fr. Paul, Thank you for the wisdom you so willingly share! Regarding RCIA 70, Exorcism and Renunciation of False

Q: Hello, Fr Paul. I am a new deacon, and I’ll be proclaiming the Exsultet this Easter Vigil. My question

Q: As always, grateful appreciation for your continued ministry to all of us. You are such an inspiration! So, here

Q: We need to replace our Roman Missal. Is there going to be an updated or revised edition that we

Q: I read your post with great interest https://paulturner.org/antisemitism/; avoiding anti-Judaism in teaching and preaching is a topic near and dear

Q: For the second time this year, our school children will be attending adoration.  I searched your blog for this

Q:  In 2017, Pope Francis canonized two of the Portuguese children to whom Our Lady of Fatima appeared, Francisco and

Q: We do not have anyone being baptized at the Easter Vigil, however our church has a large, permanent font

Q:  I hope that you are doing well and are having a great week so far! I just had a

Q:  Thank you for your work! I often point new (and older) liturgical staff members to your blog as I

Q: Thanks for your assistance in the past. Today’s question is “Where do I find information about the setup, placement,

Q: I have a question about candles at the altar? Is 7 candles for when the ordinary (i.e. bishop) of the diocese

Q: Your blog is always a go-to for me on liturgical questions, and I always appreciate your thoughts. The header

Q: The https://paulturner.org/prayer-over-the-people/ post says that after the Prayer over the People, the Priest says: “Priest: May almighty God bless you…” I

Q: Is an ambry supposed to be secured under lock and key? == A: The code of canon law says

Q: I just had a discussion with a member of our parish liturgy committee who posed a question that stumped

Q: I just started a temporary assignment from a priest who apparently had the practice that people were in RCIA,

Q: I just shake my head in sadness and puzzlement over how antisemitic tropes continue to appear. Reason, history, and

Q: I have a couple of questions for you. First, in my First Communion class, there is a child who was

Q: Thank you…I actually found you by a simple Google search, you happen to be the first entry when, “Catholic

Q: I have read the history and information you have put out about scrutinies in the past, my question is:

Q: 1. Why do some parishes stop using musical accompaniment after the Gloria on Holy Thursday until the Gloria at

Q: I am preparing a presentation on canonical guidelines for godparents for the next clergy assembly. I was reviewing your

Q: I’ve got a funeral Mass tomorrow. My parish hasn’t had a funeral in several years, so I’m now learning

Q: Please explain why the Mass readings, be it two or three – weekday or solemnies/ Sundays) end differently in

Thank you for this wonderful blog, Father!  So informative! I suspect that you’ve addressed this matter before – but I

Q: A priest friend of mine works in a parish where there is a beautiful immersion font at the entrance

Q: I have two questions regarding the practice of exposition, adoration, and benediction.  I am trying to remain as faithful

Q: Our diocesan Fatima apostolate usually celebrates an Our Lady of Mount Carmel vigil and Mass. Since July 16th falls on

Q: Can wife be husband’s Godmother?  I know it is weird in most Catholic countries, but in Missionary area, it

Q: I am currently reading your new book, Words Without Alloy … congratulations on its publication. Have read your last

Q: During Lent, there is an optional prayer over the people at daily Mass. Does that involve a greeting and

Q: I have quite a few elderly people in my parish, and I’d like to administer the anointing of the

Q1: Regarding your post about the monstrance https://paulturner.org/corporal/, I don’t see where a corporal is called for at exposition. The altar is

Q: Two questions connected to the penitential rite: first, is it included at funeral Masses? I have worked for the