Should I be concerned with this?

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Several months ago Fr. mistakenly didn’t Purify a vessel used at communion, and I noticed, but didn’t say anything; however, I got very concerned. I emailed a Dominican and the pastor who both said it’s not my responsibility, but I keep finding myself worrying about it. Should I be??
 
If you are not going to listen to a Dominican and your pastor, why would you listen to random strangers on the Internet?
 
Father Dave from Busted Halo once said that the consecration is a ritual, not a recipe. Keep that in mind.
 
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They could have scruples or just want to be sure
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I don’t understand what random people on the internet could say to put his mind at ease as he’s already discussed it with his pastor and a Dominican,.

And the last thing anyone with scruples should be doing is soliciting advice on the internet. It doesn’t help.
 
If you have iTunes, I would encourage you to listen to Matt Fradd’s recent podcast on scrupulosity. One form of scrupulosity involves holding yourself responsible for things that aren’t your job.

Sometimes it’s worth asking about things, but you also have to realize that you don’t have the power to make sure that everyone else does what they ought to do. I have asked questions at times about concerns I have had, and the pastor has said, “You’re right – that shouldn’t be done that way. I will talk to so-and-so.” On other occasions, he has said, “I think this is okay, because …” He is a friend of mine in addition to being my pastor, and I respect that certain decisions are his to make. I am aware that at times he may even make the wrong decisions, but again, he is the pastor, not I.
 
You don’t know if the priest purified the vessels or not. All you know is you did not see it during the Mass.
 
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