Daily Archives: 10 December 2012

Built of Living Stones 217-218: Change Orders and Modifications

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If a change of direction is needed … § 217 § During the construction phase of the process, the pastor and building committee may find the need to modify the original plan. Because modifications involve additional costs, parishes will want … Continue reading →

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Porta Fidei 12: Institutional Guidance

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The CDF assignment: 12. In this Year, then, the Catechism of the Catholic Church will serve as a tool providing real support for the faith, especially for those concerned with the formation of Christians, so crucial in our cultural context. … Continue reading →

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Advent Music: Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli Porta manes, et stella maris, succurre cadenti, Surgere qui curat, populo: tu quae genuisti, Natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis ab ore Sumens illud Ave, peccatorum miserere. Two versions. First, … Continue reading →

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Advent Lectionary: Judith 13:18-19

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Judith makes a rare Lectionary appearance Wednesday this week for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you want my opinion, I think the Lectionary framers were scared spitless of Judith. They probably still are. R. (15:9d) You are … Continue reading →

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