Options, Not Obligations
Edward McNamara
Fr. Edward McNamara: Honoring Eastern Orthodox Saints
Masses Could Be Offered in Their Name
Fr Edward McNamara: Morning Prayer and the Our Father
Short readings in the offices are read or chanted.
LITURGY Q & A: Liturgy of the Hours Revisited
Obligation to Pray It Is Inherent to Holy Orders
LITURGY Q & A: Colored Surplices
Fr. Edward McNamara Also Shares More on Renewing of Reserved Hosts
LITURGY Q & A: If the Wrong Hour Is Prayed
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Minister Not Bound to Go Back and Recite Correct Texts
LITURGY Q & A: Renewing the Reserved Hosts
Fr. Edward McNamara Explains Why a 2-Week Norm Is Reasonable
LITURGY Q & A: What Chalices Should Be Made of
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Preference Is Still for Precious Metals
LITURGY Q & A: Ways to Gain an Indulgence
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Confession and Communion Are Ingredients
LITURGY Q & A: Substitutions in the Liturgy of the Hours
Fr. Edward McNamara Says ‘OK Within Limits; Intercessory Prayers Not to Be Omitted’
LITURGY Q & A: The Alleluia Before the Gospel
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Singing It Remains the Ideal
LITURGY Q & A: Latin in the Liturgy of the Hours
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Can Be Added in With Vernacular Languages
LITURGY Q & A: Baptisms at Mass
Fr. Edward McNamara Says They’re Laudable, If Done Occasionally
LITURGY Q & A: Codification of Liturgical Law
Fr. Edward McNamara Says a Single, Comprehensive Work Is Unlikely
LITURGY Q & A: Using Old Easter Candles
Fr. Edward McNamara Discusses What to Do If No Vigil Mass Is Celebrated
LITURGY Q & A: Vestments for Exposition and Benediction
Fr. Edward McNamara Says White Is the Standard Color
LITURGY Q & A: Genuflecting to the Cross
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Act of Adoration Is Toward Christ
LITURGY Q & A: Hymns at Communion Time
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Official Rules Are Few
LITURGY Q & A: Illumination at the Easter Vigil
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Minor Adaptations Are Ok
LITURGY Q & A: ‘Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper’
Fr. Edward McNamara on Part of the Evolution of the Sacred Triduum
LITURGY Q & A: ‘Washing of Hands’ Instead of Feet
Fr. Edward McNamara Speaks on a Holy Thursday Innovation Without Basis
LITURGY Q & A: Why Not to Empty Holy Water Fonts
Fr. Edward McNamara Says No “Fast” From Sacramentals in Lent
LITURGY Q & A: Missals on the Altar
Fr. Edward McNamara Says They Shouldn’t Be There Before the Presentation of the Gifts
LITURGY Q & A: Church as Sacrament
Fr. Edward McNamara Says It’s An Idea That Dates Back to Scripture
LITURGY Q & A: Deacons Praying With Extended Hands
Fr. Edward McNamara Says It Is Allowed in Some Rites Outside Mass
LITURGY Q & A: Masses for the Holy Family
Fr. Edward McNamara Says Various-Needs Celebration Could Suffice
LITURGY Q & A: Other Liturgical Acts
Fr. Edward McNamara Says These Include Blessings and Exorcisms
