Catholic Rules Everyone Should Know

[@IsabellaKathryn]

Im a catechumen in the church with atheist parents I’m fourteen and will be received into the church this Easter Vigil, Glory to God. Your videos helped my faith a lot! Also please pray for me!

[@TheChristianNationalist8692]

Young one, not a good idea. There real reasons not to be catholic. Sola Scriptura, which catholicism denies is in scripture. God rest

[@m.forrestal5893]

@@TheChristianNationalist8692 It is not Scriptural. And there are very Scriptual good reasons for becoming a Catholic. Just leave that young person alone!

[@juliusrendon5936]

​​@@TheChristianNationalist8692?? Were based on scriptures, history and traditions which apostles teaching. You read Milkfish in bible? no right? So sola scriptura is nono. Thats why were complete and your churches are incomplete and have different interpretations on the bible which is in us we have only one theology and doctrine of understanding bible. United as one.

[@GtaSpartan7596]

Welcome home I converted this Easter and it was the best decision I ever made God bless

[@GtaSpartan7596]

@@TheChristianNationalist8692I was raised Baptist I’m more Christian now as a catholic than I was as a Baptist

[@Squidwardsangryface]

I'm coming back to the church after many years, and this was very helpful. I totally forgot all of these things. 😂 The last time I actually participated in the church was the Sunday after my first communion. 😅😅

[@ToxicPea]

Dude that's wonderful! I'll definitely be praying for ya this week.

[@Squidwardsangryface]

@@ToxicPea thanks 😊

[@curtisjordan9210]

Welcome home brother.

[@Squidwardsangryface]

@@curtisjordan9210 *sister. And thanks 😊

[@PaulTesta]

Welcome back!

[@alejandrinahs]

I love this. It isn’t about rules, it’s about reverence. 🕊️

[@markironside9818]

You should reverence the word of god and the word of our lord in Jesus Christ found in scripture

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@Shnitzel_Affe quote---where is sola scriptura found in scripture?...unquote ---Isaiah 8:20 To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no light. 1 Corinthians 4:6 - “…in us (Paul and Apollos) you may learn not to go beyond what is written…” (Cf. Isaiah 8:20, Luke 16:29, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Psalm 19:7) In this passage, Paul is submitting himself and Apollos as examples to be followed of servants of Christ and faithful stewards of the gospel who do everything according to the God-breathed word of God (2 Timothy 3:16), and nothing beyond it (Cf. 2 Timothy 2:15). This submission demonstrates that the traditions that they (the apostles) spoke, as well as their writings that would eventually form the canon of the New Testament (Cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:6, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 15:4 referring to the books of Matthew and Mark) were in accordance with what has been written by the prophets who came before them. Furthermore, so long as they were in submission to the word of God (what has been written), they are innocent of the judgment of any human court (1 Corinthians 4:3). Paul is explaining that what has been written (scripture) forms the basis of our judgment (Cf. Acts 17:11, Mark 7:6-9). It is the same concept expressed in John 7:24, "do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." And how do we know that we are judging with a righteous judgment? When it is in accordance with what has been written. And this is not a new concept, Isaiah spoke of this in Isaiah 8:20, "to the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn." Over and over again, it is the word of God (both written and spoken) that is said to be the basis for truth, and it is the ultimate authority that stands over all. ---John 17:17 - Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth (Cf. John 15:3) ----Proverbs 30:6 - Do not add to His words Lest He reprove you, and you be proved a liar. ----Deuteronomy 4:2 - You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I am commanding you. ---Deuteronomy 12:32 - Whatever I am commanding you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. ---Revelation 22:18 - I bear witness to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book. The word of God must never be transgressed for the sake of any tradition! ---Matthew 15:3 - Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? ---Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, and not according to Christ. Therefore, if any tradition is said to be on equal grounds with scripture, it MUST be shown to be God’s word, according to what has been written, and the instant someone attempts to do so, they admit scripture is the ultimate authority. >>>>> What does Scripture say about false doctrine? False doctrine, and those who promote it, should be rejected, rebuked, and exposed. This is demonstrated multiple times in the New Testament (1 Timothy 1:19-20, 2 Timothy 4:14-15, Jude 3 - 4, Matthew 23, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 5:12, Titus 1:9, Romans 16:17).

[@iqgustavo]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🕊️ *Overview of Catholic Church Practices* - Introduction to the 2000-year-old Catholic Church. - Importance of knowing essential practices and debunking popular myths. - General disclaimer about regional variations and the purpose of the video. 00:58 🙏 *Reverence in the Catholic Church* - Genuflecting in the presence of the tabernacle. - Bowing when approaching the altar or ambo. - Distinction between reverence for the tabernacle and other sacred spaces during Mass. 01:54 🍞 *Holy Communion Guidelines* - Receiving communion in standing or kneeling positions. - Dispelling the myth about chewing the host. - Precepts regarding attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. 03:48 🕰️ *Importance of Entire Mass and Preparation* - Clarification on the necessity of participating in the entire Mass. - Requirements for the one-hour fast before receiving communion. - Different fasting rules for special days like Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 05:13 🗓️ *Special Seasons and Holy Days of Obligation* - Variation in Holy Days of Obligation across countries. - Specific rules during Advent and Lent, including the suppression of the gloria. - Penitential nature of the period between Holy Thursday and the Easter vigil. 06:36 📿 *Private Devotions and Controversial Practices* - The Church's stance on praying the rosary during Mass. - Holding hands during the Our Father: neither encouraged nor forbidden. - The distinction between private devotions like the rosary and the Liturgy of the Hours. 07:57 🤝 *Inclusivity and Miscellaneous Practices* - Permission for Catholics to marry non-Catholics. - The allowance of both men and women as altar servers. - Recognition of various Catholic churches in communion with Rome. 08:25 🛑 *Disposal of Holy Objects and Importance of Rules* - Guidelines for disposing of old rosaries, vestments, and holy objects. - Emphasis on the intentional relationship with God through adherence to rules. - Acknowledgment that rules are man-made but serve to guide and bind the Catholic community.

[@ZsiZsiSzabad]

Thank you for this!

[@marthacannizzo4791]

👍🏼

[@mitchellosmer1293]

quote---Importance of knowing essential practices and debunking popular myths..unquote How about FACTS? 1--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Sunday as a Holy Day??? #2--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Mary is a mediator/intercessor? #3--Where in the Bible did Christ change the Sabbath to Sunday??? #4--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary has gone/ will go to heaven? #5--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man is head of His church??? #6--Where in the Bible is the title "pope" mentioned??? #7--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that those that die go right to heaven?? #8--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that mere men have to authority to change what God wrote??? #9--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is a pope? #10--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can talk to the dead? #11--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary will remain a virgin? #12--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that is/was sinless? #13--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that the Sabbath has been abolished? #14--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must go through a church for our salvation? #15-Where in t he Bible did Christ teach that man has a right to change What God wrote and sanctified?? #16--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must confess our sins to a priest? #17---Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Rome is where He will set up New Jerusalem? #18--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man (Pope) is infallible? #19--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is THE ROCK? #20--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that NO gentile needs to keep the Sabbath? #21--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can worship angels? #22--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to bow to statues of Mary? #24--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to worship Mary? #25--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that anyone can add/take away HIS words? etc, etc. I ask for book, chapter and verse!! NO CATHOLIC will!!! Just a simple book, chapter and verse!! Why is that to much to ask??? ALL i get is :read that/this book, watch that/this video, talk to a priest, OR outright condemnation for even asking questions. I feel sorry for any future converts when NO Catholic will answer their questions!!!

[@mitchellosmer1293]

quote--- Acknowledgment that rules are man-made but serve to guide and bind the Catholic community..unquote Man made rules??? ALL of the CCC ARE man made!! NONE have scriptural proof!!

[@MrColinwith1L]

"some other good reason" for standing during the Consecration --> you are holding a baby (or two) out in the narthex. Don't need to do extreme calisthenics to show reverence!

[@RuthenianCatholic]

Not to mention kneeling is in violation of the Apostolic canons of the First Holy Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Canon XX states that standing is the authentic and proper posture for prayer on the Lord's day (Sunday). So while I won't go so far to say kneeling on Sunday is "wrong", it is certainly not faithful to Apostolic tradition.

[@MrColinwith1L]

@@RuthenianCatholicok, if the Pope and the College ever want to go that way, I'll follow them

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

@@RuthenianCatholicEven the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom has a part where the congregation and priests kneel

[@RuthenianCatholic]

@@DANtheMANofSIPA Yes we kneel in the East. It is a penitential act, not a reverential one. And I can't recall I have ever seen a priest kneel at any part of the Liturgy on Sunday (with the exception of forgiveness sunday which is admittedly an innovation as it is supposed to be done on vespers the evening before but many parishes push it to Sunday because even we byzantines are not immune to the catholic minimalist mindset and too many can't be bothered to show up to anything beyond Sunday liturgy).

[@RuthenianCatholic]

@@DylanGames1000 Nonsense. The East has never adopted kneeling as a sign of reverance. It is reserved solely for acts of penance because it was always understood to be penitential. The 20th Apostolic Canon of the First Holy and Ecumenical Council of Nicaea was written with this understanding in mind.

[@danielwisell3836]

I didn’t know about the Friday penance throughout the year! Glad to learn more

[@satyannair4837]

I am in India, but there are many traditional Catholics in the US that follow a fish-only Friday throughout the year. A well-known chef, for instance, provided a recipe for tuna sandwiches, saying these were staple on Fridays while growing up in her Catholic household.

[@Lavolanges]

@danielwisell3836 - It was never emphasized when the rules changed with the promulgation of Pope Paul VI’s Apostolic Constitution “PAENITEMINI - ON FAST AND ABSTINENCE” in 1966. At the time we were simply told we no longer had to abstain from meat on Fridays. I discovered the difference when I started reading the Code of Canon Law while I worked in the Parish office. I looked for another form of penance, but ultimately I decided to just go back to abstaining from meat.

[@clairfayne]

Also, is it a mortal sin to deliberately ignore?

[@alphacause]

As a life long Catholic, it is humbling to be confronted with the sheer depth of my own ignorance, regarding the rules that govern our faith. It just goes to show you how lacking many of those catechism classes were that I took. Of course, I am also largely to blame because, having taken those classes from elementary school until I received Confirmation at 16 years of age, I never much paid attention. Thank you, Father Casey, as always, for informing me of just how much more I have to learn.

[@uteme]

Fr Mike Schmitz Cathechism in a Year Podcast WONDERFUL!

[@cledwynstafford4819]

..rules do not govern our faith.

[@KeiKAndLies]

​@@cledwynstafford4819But faith is furthered by rules and unity. You forget this.

[@marybeth1747]

I look forward to learning about my faith & loving Our Lord more deeply until my last breath!!!

[@LaEsoterica]

​@@cledwynstafford4819no, but they aid us in keeping God's Commands and in showing the proper reverence. That's what I, as a recent convert, believe, anyway.

[@jodocus97]

My father works at church as a sacristan. For years, I helped him at the easter vigil with the fire, where the priest lights up the easter candle. In one year, we changed our prayer books to a newer edition. Well, after the Easter vigil has started, I sat there and burned one by one... We also had other things like an old broken cross from our priest that needed to be burned. It felt very weird to sit behind the church and burning books and crosses.

[@isaiah3872]

It may not be very valuable now, but I imagine that keeping older editions of missals somewhere might have its benefits to someone later on. I would've preferred to give them away one by one to parishioners or a thrift store rather than burning them. As for objects like a broken cross well sure, that makes sense

[@pattyamato8758]

I was taught that there are people who would misuse missals and other catholic items in satanic rituals. I was told that I I ever saw these at a thrift store or garage sale to buy them to prevent this. Probably the reason behind burning them

[@Tttb95]

@@isaiah3872 Thrift store is a bad idea. But if a parishioner wants to keep it, that should be fine.

[@cuppajavaplease]

I love this. So well said. For reasons of age, I no longer genuflect at all, but I always bow with reverence. And that's okay!

[@maryannvangrevenhof8769]

I came to the comments just to see if anyone addressed this! My knees are so bad that if I tried to genuflect I’d need help getting back up! I also bow, but wasn’t sure if that was acceptable. Thank you for your comment!

[@class87srule]

Me to. I used to be an altar-server and genuflecting about thirty times each Mass. Fifty years and two 'iffy' knee-replacements later my knees refuse to genuflect and I am reduced to bowing low even during exposition. Still feel guilty but it's a cross the Lord has sent me!

[@deborahyoung9713]

Recently, I was at a funeral in a Catholic cemetery. I don't know where the man came from...he approached the person next to me to ask if a Catholic can be cremated. I gather he was dying and his sister said it was a sin to be cremated. Since I was educated in the Catholic system, I seem to know things that most people don't seem to. He asked his question again. First of all, I asked him if he had spoken to his priest to which he said, "Oh no!". So I ventured ahead. I explained that as a Catholic that he could be cremated...in fact the cemetery we were standing in was building a crematorium. I also suggested to go to the building as they ahd pamphlets on the subject. He was almost crying....he seemed to be tortured. I hope he has made his decision with facts and love. Thank you very much for your video. Actually, I was surprised by the only two Holydays we (Canadians) celebrate! I always observe All Saints Day as my Father died when I was five years old and it was drummed into me.

[@gunsgalore7571]

My grandfather was a Catholic priest (long story short, he was a married Episcopalian priest who converted) and he was cremated.

[@sayaka19fan]

As long as cremation isn't a choice meant to deny resurrection, it doesn't matter in what condition you will be buried.

[@dianefmdfm]

The ashes must not be scattered or separated. They are to be buried in consecrated ground or mausoleum, not kept in an urn at home or elsewhere.

[@sayaka19fan]

@@dianefmdfm that too is right.

[@savedawretch]

The Spirit is with you when you get excited for the newest video by your favorite Friar!

[@LauraMonge1974]

Amen

[@HighKingTurgon]

The jump cut to close-up on "slackers" was beautifully edited. Shows how much you've learned in seven (?) years on KZbin.

[@HansMartinHammer]

I work on a ship, so I'm usually gone for 4 weeks at the time, which causes me to miss mass fairly regularly, but I make up for it by seeking the church a bit more while home, and also spend every free time I have on the ship in prayer and meditation.

[@davidbrouwers7309]

Not ALL catholics are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. People with medical conditions are exempt.

[@jasmadams]

After the first minute, I just keep thinking of your story about the funeral you officiated, Father. What a crazy story, and it all would have gone very differently if folks had just known some of the rules!

[@praytojesuschristhelistens6231]

This is such a nice refresher. More videos on Church Rules please. Majority of people from my area arent even aware of these Rules existence.

[@ContriteCatholic]

2:20 Jesus literally said "He who eats My flesh" and the word eats in greek (τρώγω) means to gnaw, munch, crunch. Chewing the host is even more biblical.

[@jalepenojose4515]

Could you make more videos on the eastern Catholic rites? I have been curious about them and would like to learn more.

[@genepatterson4375]

Yes, while Roman Catholics can receive communion in those churches is that reciprocal?

[@mattday2656]

I’m not ready to say “I’m back” but my friend’s roommate gave me a rosary that has yet to get blessed, I am going through a Pascal’s wager stage because it turns out my Vonnegut sense of humour is not enough encouragement. I have been saying the rosary in the morning and at night, I haven’t been to mass other than funeral or weddings since I was 16. But plan on going to midnight mass. Gonna talk to the priest about how to figure out how to get back to the flock. Not taking Eucharist until I chat with the padre and find out what it entails.

[@RowanMarshmallow]

So much of this went over my head. I just don’t know very much about how Catholics worship but I’m here to learn

[@orlandofabrique7054]

Youre very welcome bro to the church founded by Jesus Christ.

[@RowanMarshmallow]

@@orlandofabrique7054 wait....wasn't it founded by Simon Paul? The disciple

[@TJDeLuca]

@@RowanMarshmallowSt Peter is considered to be the first Pope, but the religion was founded by Jesus Christ who instructed Peter to build and grow the Church here on Earth, passing the earthly reigns/keys as it were to Peter following Christ’s Resurrection.

[@RowanMarshmallow]

@@TJDeLuca good to know!!

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@orlandofabrique7054 quote---Youre very welcome bro to the church founded by Jesus Christ...unquote LOL-ROFL Then why is church named Catholic NOT found in ANY bible?? NOT even Cartholic bibles!!

[@spencernemecek9388]

Thanks for all of this! I was just Baptized and Confirmed November 18th, and am still learning all that we do! Praise God for strong holy men and women like you!

[@catholicbeth2371]

As I have 2 titanium hips no genuflecting for me, reverent bow is my best effort.

[@annmarieaspromonte1086]

Same here...left hip, right knee + fibromyalgia. I get your pain + concern.

[@gracedecena760]

Thank you, Fr. Casey, for this very informative video. Now I know what to do with my broken rosaries

[@StephaneLarochelle-d3f]

Canadians (like me) have only two days of obligations... "slackers!"... oh I laughed so hard on this one! Thanks 😅

[@clemradio]

When the country is woke, so is the Church

[@Anon.5216]

​@@clemradio Maybe if the Church wasn't woke, the country wouldn't be woke.

[@stephanelarochelle2484]

You two might need to go to confession for slandering. The Church in Canada was doing this way before wokism even existed… Although Father Casey might have a point with « slacker » 😂

[@joannebywaters4154]

😂, me too!

[@joannebywaters4154]

& we, the faithful, hopefully faithful, we still desire to observe & celebrate Holy Days!!

[@paschaleze270]

Another educative and eye-opening video. Thank you For Casey! God bless you. Amen

[@sciking8756]

In Milan we have our own rite, the Ambrosian one, but no one is told about the difference between it and the Roman rite, so it's quite interesting to see Milanese quite lost in Roman masses and vice versa

[@katherinemurphy2762]

2:21 Re: chewing the Host- I once heard a sermon about how one of the Saints likened the breaking of the Host while chewing to the breaking of the bones of the early martyrs. It's an image that has always stuck with me.

[@ContriteCatholic]

Jesus said to chew / gnaw on his body in the original greek

[@philfrank5601]

Completely ridiculous, but I'd rather not hear an entire church munching and crunchig down on the host like they were eating Doritos. So, I admire the aim, in spite of the disgusting simile.

[@katherinemurphy2762]

@philfrank5601 Come on! It's only ONE Host (as opposed to a bag of chips), and there's usually music filing up the church during that time anyway.

[@Bernaren60]

​@katherinemurphy2762 manducare in Latin originally meant chew, gnaw on or masticate while edere means eat. The words or consecration are accipite et manducate not accipite et edite. But manducare was used colloquially to mean eat.

[@Wa3ypx]

I remember being kindergarten age and being in Mass with my father, kneeling during Communion and listening intently to the priest, and knowing "something big" was happening and wanting to be a part of it. Was this a "calling" of sort?? In our diocese we have started the practice of kneeling during the Lamb of God, glad to see that again!

[@sophiadc]

This is a great video! Thank you so much for it.

[@moonspyder]

About the penance on fridays, I read and understood that it is no longer required in USA due to what the bishops stated in the 1960s but still strongly encouraged. I typically retain from meat Friday year round nonetheless but have not always succeeded. Maybe I’m mistaken cause I’ve heard conflicting reports.

[@Anon.5216]

As I understand it catholics are still obliged to fast on Fridays but they can choose what to fast from. A favourite TV programme, smoking or whatever. After all, fasting from meat won't affect vegetarians.

[@MrColinwith1L]

Louie, that is correct. Fr. Casey gave the quick version, which in my opinion was a missed opportunity to educate everyone. In 1966 the US bishops exercised their option to allow the Friday penance outside of Lent to be substituted with an alternative penance. However yes, meatless Fridays was explicitly encouraged as the normative and historical tradition. To Anon: it isnt merely about substituting fasting, but can be any penance one feels in good conscience substitutes for the meatless Friday. Because there are some questions unanswered as to what constitutes a sufficient substitute, it is often just easier to give up the meat. But others might find it easier to do something else regularly like a weekly rosary or something.

[@moonspyder]

@@MrColinwith1L I meant specifically an obligation to give up, or add any penance, under pain of sin, on every Friday if not meat. I here different things rather or not this is still binding yet I think not, only encouraged. I haven’t on some days so this is concerning to me a bit. I’m someone who becomes anxious and scrupulous very easily.

[@MrColinwith1L]

@@moonspyderyou should just read the USCCB document itself then, its actually not that long, and will help to see where they were coming from and what they expected of us. I dont think enough people even know this is out there, even though it is on a USCCB page named "Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence."

[@winter-wb7cf]

⁠@@moonspyderI was looking this up because i can be scrupulous as well. I am confident that the Church removed penalty of sin for not abstaining, but it was removed with the intent that it would still be practiced. If you are able, you should, but no need to confess if you don’t.

[@umapessoa5343]

We're so lucky in Brazil! We got all feasts as obrigatory and some are changed to the next sunday so everyone can participate when it's not holyday

[@SurrenderNovena]

Very helpful! Thank you, Father Casey!

[@IsabellaKathryn]

Can you do a video on what to expect on the Easter Vigil, I’m kind of nervous for everything cause it will be my first time receiving the Eucharist and I’m being baptized and confirmed for that matter. Thank you for all that you do, at my church the priests help teach our youth sacraments classes and they are awesome! Im converting and my parents aren’t so these people have been a big influence on my life

[@joantreadway7557]

Congratulations! Don't be nervous, the Easter Vigil is the most beautiful Mass of the year. It's the longest & it should be. It's a celebration of Our Lord's Resurrection. He redeemed us. And the Eucharist is the feast. We get to receive the body, blood, soul & divinity of God. His presence changes us, we share in His Holiness. And so do all our brothers & sisters there. Christ is the head but we become joined together as His body, His hands on earth. And we we are called to our heavenly reward, Jesus is food for the journey. God the Father sees Him in us and will say "welcome home my son or daughter" What a gift! You will forever be His child! I'll be praying for you & your special day.

[@OurLadysTheology]

It is also important to understand that God is a King and He is royal and this is why our relationship with God should also be royal, and that's why we have the sacred liturgy.

[@CedarSam]

"Slackers" LOL In Canada some of the HDOs are observed on the following Sunday so they aren't missed, they are just part of the Sunday Mass obligation. 😉 🇨🇦

[@philfrank5601]

How's that for efficiency, eh??

[@dianefmdfm]

Excellent reminders for all Catholics!

[@generalyousif3640]

5:37 Also interesting for us in the Chaldeans Catholic Church of St Thomas Diocese Does not have Ash Wednesday, a lot of your feast days are optional for us, and we do not have All Saints’ Day. Makes it confusing to know what days are obligatory for me, but for us it’s Ascension day, Easter, Christmas, January 8th, and 3 days Fast for Us Chaldean prior to Easter

[@bmg8495]

Thank you for helping me become a better catholic. God bless!

[@patrickturner91]

This is awesome, Fr Casey! Will share this with my Mother-In-Law who is discerning Catholicism.

[@mikefears9020]

Slacker Canadians - we probably have an exemption for aggressive moose in your front yard, bear in your truck, or hockey playoffs

[@VincentAnthonyValentine]

Something I have really enjoyed about my conversion is learning just how sensible the faith is. I personally knew no catholics, I came into it absolutely blind with a little guidance from you, actually! But nonetheless, everything I had heard was shown to be foolish. Especially in the little things surrounding mass, the kneeling, the necessity of at least one mass a week, etc. When in reality 90% of it is essentially honor policy. Can you make it to mass? Then go. Can you kneel? Then kneel. Upon examining your conscious, do you feel worthy to take eucharist? Then do. But also, don't walk in a blizzard to mass, don't fall out of your wheel chair, and if you have doubts of if you are in good grace then hold back until you confess. It's all so simple once you actually step through the doors.

[@theclapaolini4322]

Fr this was the most necessary and understandable talk for us. Please have it more than once. It has cleared ideas that needed your clear explanation. Many thanks and Advent joy.

[@merlyndamianose5795]

Thank you father for reminding us.

[@deniseparrott9678]

Thank you for reminding us of the intentionality of faith, Father.

[@themobbit9061]

Thank you for this summary

[@BuddyWhite616]

8:25 are you not supposed to repair rosaries I have one that i love they were made by father chris who has since left my church to go elsewhere an he made them by hand an i wear(I know ur not supposed to but i like them there for panic attacks) an pray with them everyday so they have cone undone a few times an I replaced the hook things that hold it together but are you not supposed todo that ?

[@monicarhshew]

Thank you for this, because I definitely fell in the afraid to ask category

[@krdiaz8026]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the "rule" of "if you arrive before the gospel, it counts" only applies to those instances when you had intended to arrive on time, perhaps even earlier, but circumstances had prevented you from doing so, e.g. unexpected traffic jam or your car had suddenly stalled or the bus was late, etc.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Still not a rule.

[@BritChipButty]

Regarding to chew or not to chew. I went to early morning Mass a couple of months back, and it was just myself and our Priest. He had told me after Mass, the nuns that used to work there, didn't chew. They would sit there silently during reflection with Christ in their mouths. I then started to copy this myself and I will say that even something so small is so rewarding, the bread feels as flesh and I feel a deep closeness to my Lord by simply letting the bread sit in my mouth for just a few minutes more.

[@alexanderkai3033]

Thank you Father! This was a very helpful video.

[@_eemjee_]

Father Casey, recently i decided to attend TLM. there, i wear veil, wear modestly, genuflect, and pray in silence and solemnity. i cannot do these in N.O because people and the surroundings become so noisy, too much cellphones. I know i attend church for God and not for me, but i needed silence and more concentration. i hope that the reverence found in TLM may also be required or applied in N.O **my experience do not apply in all n.o mass**

[@btominthewind]

i was at Mass and wanted to talk with a person in the pew behind me and she said, like you comments, she said, i need silence and more concentration so can't talk with you, is this what TLM and Mass has become now? Just Me and God and to hell with others? Where's the friggen communal relationships? Or do we just go to Church, stare towards the front and say piss off to anyone wanted to relate with me?

[@_eemjee_]

@@btominthewind hi! i think i had different case with you. mine was i was praying after taking the eucharist so i was kneeling then two ladies in front of me was basically chitchatting. besides, if someone wants silence, dont you think we need to respect that? it is just one hour to focus on God. then you can talk after. dont you think so?

[@imtired6104]

@@btominthewind Wanting to just talk should be reserved for before and after Mass, in the narthex. Shooting the breeze in the pews just before or after Mass in the sanctuary really isn't the place for it because we're there to pray. I say that as someone who does not attend the TLM / Extraordinary Form, I attend the Novus Ordo. I'm not saying not to recognize that we're there with other people but there's a time for everything.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@btominthewind what is a church for?? To get closer to God!!! To pray to HIM!! To ask HIM!! To praise HIM! NOT to gossip!!

[@C0ff33R0cks]

Being a "Cradle Catholic", I'm sad to admit that I was unaware of these rules. I'm considering asking my Priest to allow me to go through RCIA, to learn what i didn't learn growing up. While we went to Church and CCD every weekend, my parents didn't discuss Jesus, nor did we pray together outside of Church, except for Grace before meals. Ive been bindge watching your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you, so you can help guide us!

[@ebrush4669]

Thank you Fr. Casey. It was a fun review.

[@PaulTesta]

Deacons are also required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

[@TheDjcarter1966]

Thought he said ordained and religious which is the case

[@PaulTesta]

​@@TheDjcarter1966 Fr. Casey said, "...this is different from the Liturgy of the Hours which all priests and religious are bound to pray everyday..."

[@istvanpeterporkolab7918]

Haha, I fasted yesterday because I only sensed the highness of the feast (I was at Mass), and didn't wanna risk it. About the mandatory Sunday Masses: if someone doesn't go every Sunday, but sometimes does the confession, and doesn't know that she/he needs to confess the lack of Sunday Masses, all of her/his confessions become invalid? Okay, she/he knows that she/he must go to Mass, but doesn't think that it becomes a mortal sin. Where does 'ignorance' or 'uneducation' begin?

[@rossiele]

Of course if a person wasn't aware he/she needed to confess not going to Mass, it means he/she didn't know it was a sin (unless for a right cause, of course) so the confession is valid! I know in confession you are forgiven all the sins you forgot to confess too (of course those you really forgot, not just "avoided to mention", that's different😅) and the acts you weren't aware that were sins

[@lazaruscharity1121]

Thank you, Fr. Casey.

[@ChrisLeone-kn5bg]

Excellent video!

[@ZachGlavin2]

5:26 you said it is forbidden to fast or abstain on a solemnity. I found that interesting and had never heard of that while growing up in the church. Could you elaborate on that or does anyone have any source where I can see where this comes from? Thank you

[@zach415]

4:20 I did this once on accident. I got the time mixed up and arrived at Mass during the end of the offeratory hymn. You’re saying the Mass was still valid in my case? Also I am a pretty traditional Catholic, I attend the TLM and everything but I had never heard the argument against chewing the Eucharist

[@Anon.5216]

TLM catholics are being disobedient to Vatican II. which was led by the Holy Spirit. How many of you can speak or write in Latin, apart from the Priest?

[@dvdortiz9031]

Do you speak Latin?

[@bingkaramihan7516]

Thank you very much Father Casey for these information, May God bless and protect you always.

[@thomasdooher7138]

I miss your conferences that deal directly with your ministries.

[@janejarve]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@christophermanley3602]

5:08 - 42 years old, with 16 years of Catholic education, and this is the first time I’ve ever heard this.

[@leeswanson9732]

Thanks for the info. It is greatly appreciated as are all of your videos.

[@jldisme]

Please see why I am wrong in the excellent comments below. I thought that receiving the Eucharist at one of 23 Churches in communion with Rome is allowed,, but only if that is your only opportunity to receive on that Sunday (e.g. you are travelling in an area where the only churches are Byzantine Greek Catholic churches). If there is a Roman Catholic Church available, you should receive there. Going to the local Coptic Catholic Church every Sunday because your prefer over your local Parish is not correct.

[@Bernaren60]

In COMMUNION with make clear one may receive communion in any Catholic Church not just Latin rite churches. One may attend Orthodox liturgies in places where there are no Latin Catholic churches nearby but it is better ot receive Communion there since it might offend the Orthodox who often consider Catholics as heterodox and who have different disciplines about Communion often much stricter than Latin Catholics. The Eastern Catholics' Communion discipline should ideally be followed also by Latin Catholics receiving Communion with them.

[@dansedevie123]

Coptic Orthodox are not in communion with Rome, but Coptic Catholics are, so it depends on which one you are speaking of. The 22 Eastern Churches in communion with Rome are fully Catholic- you can go there even if there is a Roman Catholic Church nearby, and of course you can receive communion there. It would not be correct to go to an Orthodox Church over a Catholic Church though unless you have no access to a Catholic Church, and in that case you wouldn't be "obligated" to attend anyway (and you should not receive communion there, out of respect for their customs). You can follow your own church's customs regarding preparation and fasting; for Latin Rite Catholics we can still stick to the one hour fast.

[@jldisme]

@@dansedevie123 I meant Coptic Catholic. I will correct it. Thanks! And thank you for your excellent answer. It's great to learn something new!

[@jldisme]

@@Bernaren60 Thanks. I love learning something new!

[@jabes3615]

One rule that I practice is that after you receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, you are prohibited to spit at any time until you drink water. It was my mom who taught me this practice and I observe it religiously! Any thoughts?

[@Jeffh206]

I did learn actually a couple new things that I was not aware of so that is very useful information thank.

[@davidstoeckl6439]

I've often joked that chewing the eucharistic was avoided and even forbidden because you did not want to leave church with Jesus stuck in your teeth. We could make Floss picks Holy by dipping them in the Holy water. 😳 Or wine. 😁 It's also a questionable practice to swirl Jesus' blood around in a crystal chalice. There were no crystal chalices at The Last Supper. Finally, this was a really good video, Father Casey. I always am blessed by your words and practical applications and knowledge. May our Lord God keep blessing you.

[@Anon.5216]

I believe the chalice should be of pure material to hold the sacred Body and Blood of Jesus.

[@PaulsWanderings]

Thank you for this information. I never remember learning about the need for penance on Fridays but it makes sense. What would you suggest to do on Fridays?

[@sandrabayona4809]

Excellent explanation. Thank you, father.

[@ianmarsden8568]

Thank you for this. The chewing of the host was helpful. Not heard of the holding hands during the Our Father - seems to be UK/US difference. After seeing a KZbin video entitled "When did singing become worship", it got me thinking about singing at Mass. I like to sing, as it's about the only workout I get these days, but the title resonated with me as I feel sometimes the part that singing plays can get a little intrusive. With four hymns and well as singing The Gloria, the "Holy, Holy Holy Lord God of Hosts..." & The "Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world .. " I'm left wanting more spiritual nourishment from the Bible/Priest (which the hymns do not provide). Don't get me wrong, I love the hymns and even more so the medieval music and chants from nuns and monks as the voices swirl and echo round a magnificent draughty old gothic cathedral. So, is there guidance for the amount of sung content for Mass? I find that the order of Mass has a nice pace to it, but after the Our Father its a bit of a gallop until slowing again for the prayer before Holy Communion. Does the order and content of Mass vary across countries? Apologies if this is a bit nuts and bolts or misguided, but it's just a few thoughts I had following on from the other 'Rules' Thanks again for the video.

[@rianhuntley2576]

This was cool and informative I didn't know any of these things

[@jims_ON]

Thank you for this, Fr. Casey. 👏👏👏

[@christinebutler7630]

Question: if you are vegan or vegetarian, and thus never eat meat anyway, is there a preferred thing to give up instead on fridays in lent, ash wednesday and good friday?

[@mattlove4658]

Nice job Padre.

[@willwalton3743]

Most of these are correct! Good job Fr. Casey!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Most…?

[@RandomPerson2609]

😱

[@willwalton3743]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Please don’t blindly disregard me or blindly believe me either. I’ve read a lot about it and everything official from the Bishops I’ve seen (though it’s possible I missed something) has said words like “strongly recommend”. Always willing to chat outside of a comments section as well and willing to delete my comments if you think it’s in any way divisive to the body of Christ

[@willwalton3743]

​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ In the U.S., the Bishops do not have an obligation for Catholics to do penance on Fridays outside of lent. We shouldn’t place a heavier burden on Christians (Luke 11:46, Matthew 11:30) so I’m encouraged you will bring awareness to this. The USCCB recommends penance on Fridays outside of lent, but exercises no obligation. See Can. 1251-1253 and the document on “Penance and Abstinence”

[@tanmairaagni]

@@BreakingInTheHabit yes fr.most of these because what i felt you shouldn't say as a catholic priest is it is ok to not to pray rosary WHAT....rosary is one of the importat prayer which we pray to mother mary it changes lives it changes the heart of lukewarms it draws closer to God and many more ...Ofcourse it shouldn't be prayed during mass but we should pray every single day .... please encorage to pray rosary mother mary itself asked us to pray 🙏

[@liamskopal7516]

Probably my favorite video you've made. Succint and broad, yet deep. I knew most of these but there were also some I did not!

[@chwedl13]

I started fasting for 2-3 months now i start it on every friday 00:00 -20:00...i just drink coffe or any liquid and fruits...is that ok??? Please reply.

[@grespinosa]

Gabiafterhours has videos on the topic of fasting - I highly recommend them because as someone with health issues & on a lot of medications I needed to learn the best practices for me. 🙏👍

[@SlaveToMyStomach]

You fast for 20 hours every Friday? I'd say that puts you in the 99th percentile of observant Catholics. My screen name is a frank self assessment, I can barely fast two days a year.

[@chwedl13]

​@@SlaveToMyStomach as long as i can drink liquids i can survive.

[@chwedl13]

​@@grespinosathanks! I subcribed his channel but i didn't think i saw a video of him about fasting.

[@777theright88]

Very helpful video

[@TheBeagle1956]

If I were to genuflect, someone might have to call 911. I bow reverently. Standing and kneeling can be challenging, but I do it when I can.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Easter’s not going to land on a Friday… just sayin’! Great video btw. I’m using it tonight in RCIA

[@xannay]

This was SO GOOD!

[@albertbeaulac5700]

My father still can't chew on the eucharist. Two big mortal sins he was taught growing up: chewing communion and walking on the grass on church property. To this day he won't take any short cuts across church lawn!

[@battack56]

Father, I have a couple of questions. What is the right wardrobe for service? On Sundays I dress nice, and on weekday mass I wear casual clothing (shots, T-shirts) is this correct? Thank you.

[@ursula1815]

Excellent, you told it just the way the documents describe.. Why do people have such a hard time with following the rule of the Church. Matthew 16:17-19

[@jimgriffin9924]

On a recent trip to 'Quebec, I was surprised to see most of the congregation kneeling through the consecration, then standing afterwards. I was informed this is the tradition in much of Europe including France. Quebec is overwhelmingly French, hence they use the European standard.

[@iparipaitegianiparipaitegi4643]

It depends from town to town. I live in France and in my town some people kneel down all along the eucharist prayer, some kneel down from after the sanctus till after the consecration, others keep standing.

[@Lavolanges]

I’m in N.L. and in my parish we kneel for the entire Eucharistic Prayer, even though the rubrics since 1975 have only called for kneeling during the Consecration.

[@christinacole7019]

Thank you for this video! I'm a relatively new Catholic and this information was helpful. One thing I didn't know is that churches are not supposed to use any instrument except the organ during Lent. My church has an organ but often does music on the piano. It's not out of necessity (for instance, if the organ didn't work) but by choice. Is that okay during Lent? Or would the church be better off having a cappella singing, if for some reason, they did not want to use the organ?

[@wheelz8240]

Thank you father Casey for this video. I am a Bapti-Catholic....I was baptized as an infant in the Catholic Church, but got double dipped as an adult when I came to faith in Jesus in a Baptist church. As I do not believe everything the church teaches, I consider myself Baptist, but have incorporated the Rosary in my daily worship. Thinking and praying about incorporating the dietary rules laid out in this video. Bless you Father and any of my Brothers and Sisters taking time to read this comment

[@codyeby]

Watch out brother, we might get you yet lol! Glad you have found delight in the Rosary, Mary has much love to share with those who ask to see Jesus.

[@WatchesTrainsAndRockets]

You might be interested also in the channel The Bible in a Year & More: Fr. Mike & Jeff Cavins (at least I think that is the name - search for that and it will get you there).

[@EJ-gx9hl]

Since you’ve incorporated the rosary and thinking of incorporating the dietary traditions, have you heard of exodus 90? It’s a great program for men that’s done for 90 days and ends on Easter. I’m a catholic who is part of a baptist Bible study men’s group and I mentioned it to my group the other day and they seemed interested.

[@m.forrestal5893]

You do not believe in anything the Church teaches yet you'e a Baptist?! 😀 You do know the Church believes in inspired Scripture, the Bible, God the Creator, the Trinity: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Ten Commandments, the Gospels, Sin, heaven, hell, the Holy Spirit, Mary, Mother of Jesus... to give a few examples.

[@EJ-gx9hl]

@@m.forrestal5893 he didn’t say in didn’t believe in anything the church teaches. He said he didn’t believe everything the church teaches which means he believes in some things the church teaches. Those are two completely different things.

[@gorcin7075]

Hey father, I have a question. I'm an Orthodox Christian, and I've been watching your videos for quite some time, and I really love them! So... There's one Catholic church in my city, and it holds regular masses. Can I, as a non-Catholic, visit and listen to the mass?

[@creestee08]

oh this DEFINITELY needs a part 2.

[@lucasgarcia7168]

The rosery is greatly requested to be said daily, in request from our lady🙏 god bless and hope this will call action from other people think about being Catholic

[@emmamcclellan8272]

I know these rules the Church gives us can be a stumbling block for non-Catholic Christians. But I am so grateful that the Magisterium has given us these rules to aid us in the worship we owe to our God. I think of how particular the proscriptions for worship were under the Old Covenant. Personally I started with these “rules”, fasting when the Church requires it, going to mass on Holy Days of Obligation. Through the grace of God my devotions have continued to grow, studying Scripture, praying the rosary, giving to charity.

[@dann285]

"I think of how particular the proscriptions for worship were under the Old Covenant. " I am interested to know what you mean by that?

[@emmamcclellan8272]

@@dann285 For example, the proscriptions for the high priest to enter the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur (proper garments, animal sacrifices, rituals). “He shall take a censer full of glowing embers from the altar before the LORD, as well as a double handful of finely ground fragrant incense, and bringing them inside the veil, there before the LORD he shall put incense on the fire, so that a cloud of incense may shield the cover that is over the covenant, else he will die.” Leviticus 16: 12-13

[@dann285]

@@emmamcclellan8272 Thank you. And what do you think the reason for that is? The law and its rules and " proscriptions" as you call them.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

Quote the bible (book, chapter and verse) and debunk these: (NO sarcasm please) Kindly refute any of these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible!! FACTS: #1--Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.-(where is the title Pope in the Bible?) #2--Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. (Where does the bible say Mary will go/has gone to heaven?) #3--Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intercessor. (Where does the bible say Mary is a mediator? #4--Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. (Where in the bible does it state Mary never sinned?) #5--Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. (Where in the bible does it state Mary remained a virgin?) #6--Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. (Where is the Bible does it state a mere man is head of Christ's church?) #7--Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. (Where in the Bible is a church named Catholic mentioned?) #8--Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.-(Where is the bible does it state we can pray to the dead?) #9--Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. (Where in the bible does it state the dead can hear our prayers #10--Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship . (Where in the Bible does IT STATE GOD changed the day of worship to Sunday?) #11--Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest". (Where in the Bible does it state we are to confess our sins to a Priest?) #12--Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. (Where in the Bible does it state a priest can forgive our sins #13--Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church..(Where is the bible does it state our salvation comes from a church #14--Christ NEVER taught to pray to, or with beads!!! (Where in the bile does it state we are to use/pray to beads?) #15--Christ NEVER started a church named Catholic!!! (Where in the Bible does it mention a church named Catholic?) #16--Christ never said to confess your sins to a priest John 14:6 New International Version - And yes, IT MUST be IN the Bible!! Jesus said: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. ... No one comes to the Father except through me.." So, when a church teaches what contradicts what Jesus taught, which one is the truth??? If you say the church is right, that means Jesus is a liar!!! That erases ALL the 4 gospels!!! That leaves out ALL of Matt 16!! Along with that. you insist Jesus is God, then that implies God is liar. That erases ALL the Bible!! If you say Jesus is right, that means the church has lied!!! IT CAN NOT be both right!!! The bottom line is, the Messiah kept the Law perfectly, and we are to walk as he walked according to the Scriptures at 1 John 2:4-6. Those who do not follow Messiah’s footsteps are workers of lawlessness according to the Messiah himself. Kindly refute these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible. Answer however many as you want!!! ONLY Book, chapter and number of the verse!!! No need to quote the verse or explain it!!! Where does it say sola scriptura in the Bible?

[@jimgriffin9924]

Brother Francis Feeley , who taught religion at the all male Catholic high school I attended, said it best when it came to chewing the host. He pointed out that Jesus said, "Take this and eat" NOT "Take this and stick to roof of mouth,"

[@harryfaber]

I mix with some very old Catholics and some very young ones. The older ones are very certain that receiving in the hand is wrong. I have often reminded them that Christ said 'take this and eat', He did not insist that only a priest may touch it with the hand. Common sense says that when you have 'eaten' and it has entered every part of your body, there are some parts that are not as pleasant as your hands. I do feel that sometimes we give too much weight to man made tradition and maybe not enough weight to what Christ teaches.

[@dvdortiz9031]

Bread is to be chewed!!!

[@michaelloner9116]

You say 8 Holy Days of Obligation, but several dioceses have moved Epiphany, Ascension, & Corpus Christi to be celebrated on the nearest Sunday, which means and then there were 5 Holy Days of Obligation pending on your Diocese. I just thought that was more commonplace. Even the USCCB website only lists 6.

[@johnbanasiak3720]

Great video! Maybe in another video, can you specifically address the orans position and it’s history? I know you touched on it here but I’d love to learn why, only in recent decades, that the congregation has also taken this position during the Our Father specifically, and almost exclusively, at mass. It doesn’t seem to make sense to me. As a priest, what does the position…for lack of better words…do? I’d appreciate a good explanation! Thank you in advance!

[@adamaj74]

Laity aren't supposed to assume the orans position. I heard Father Mitch Pacwa talk about it on EWTN a couple of years ago. I did some research and verifies what he said. He also said that while handholding isn't expressly forbidden in the rubrics, it doesn't mean it's ok or that we should. It doesn't say we can't stand on our heads either, but of course we shouldn't. He also said it's to be discouraged. Here is teaching about laity assuming prayers, gestures or postures (orans) reserved for the priest at Mass: "§ 2. To promote the proper identity (of various roles) in this area, those abuses which are contrary to the provisions of canon 907 are to be eradicated. In eucharistic celebrations deacons and non-ordained members of the faithful may not pronounce prayers - e.g. especially the eucharistic prayer, with its concluding doxology - or any other parts of the liturgy reserved to the celebrant priest. Neither may deacons or non-ordained members of the faithful use gestures or actions which are proper to the same priest celebrant. It is a grave abuse for any member of the non-ordained faithful to "quasi-preside" at the Mass" Can. 907 In the eucharistic celebration deacons and lay persons are not permitted to offer prayers, especially the eucharistic prayer, or to perform actions which are proper to the celebrating priest.

[@adamaj74]

I tried to post links for all this but it won't let me, it deleted the post. If you want them, let me know and I will message them.

[@daniellamendonca9373]

All summed up in a nutshell❤ As a liturgical animator this is like a revision for me Thank you Fr Casey 🙏

[@backupnoname]

Sent this to a Catholic friend in Mexico for Holy Week

[@michaelanthony6403]

Canada is a tolerant country. Its peoples and customs tend to be tolerant as well. Historically, Anglicans were the dominant denomination in English Canada and Catholicism the dominant religion in Quebec which is of French origin. Having two founding cultural , religious and political traditions has made us tolerant by design. Most Americans would be surprised to know that Catholic schools receive public tax money support. We are also an immigrant nation, many of whom are Catholic but also many of whom represent virtually every religious tradition and culture commonly practiced . So we are shocked by how partisan and political the US Church has become and most of us are dumbstruck by hostility to Pope Francis by American clergy and so called faithful.

[@jonathananacta4854]

Some lectors in our parish are confused whether to bow or genuflect at the altar or at the tabernacle before going to the pulpit. Most readers bow at the altar, while there's a handful, who bow at the tabernacle.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

#274 of the General instruction of the Roman Missal actually states that one is NOT to genuflect during the mass.

[@jonathananacta4854]

@@BreakingInTheHabit The celebrant priest has to genuflect after the raising of the host, the chalice, and before the communion . . . You're not testing me, whether or not I will actually download a GIRM, are you Father Casey? 😄

[@clivejames5058]

Here in New Zealand, we only have two days of obligation (Christmas and the Assumption of Mary) and I have wondered about that but then, I live in a remote area and the Priest only visits us twice a month (we have fellowship on the other 2 Sundays).