Daily Archives: 29 May 2006

Armchair Liturgist: Redwear if you Dare

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

This should be a popular thread. Ever been in a parish where you were asked to wear red on Pentecost? Have you complied or demurred? Would you float the idea yourself? What do you think my take on wearing red … Continue reading →

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Saturn and Rigel

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

They’re not looking for green-skinned slave girls, but attempting to probe for atmospheric structure on the big planet. Stuff of science officers, not captains. Personally, I preferred Susan Oliver as a blonde, and the green skin isn’t really a turn-on. … Continue reading →

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Strings on the Liturgical Marionette

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

The LA Times notices the Orange County brouhaha over kneeling. I think Amy and most of her commentariat miss the mark on it. Liturgical “progressives” are all for diversity, except when it comes to a pet issue or two – … Continue reading →

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Laboratory of Unity

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

The pope is hopeful of mixed marriages among Christians of different denominations. Zenit has last week’s full address from the Holy Father.

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Catholics Have the Seal: Aren’t You Glad?

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

The evangelicals have discovered confession. Caveat emptor, fundies. A member confesses an extra-marital affair, but refuses to end it. The pastor adheres to the Lord’s prescription for confronting sin in the Gospel of Matthew and takes it to others. When … Continue reading →

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A Two-Hour Line of Support

Posted on 29 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

A music director from the other side of the line declines to give a three-pronged reassurance to a new pastor. So he loses his job. “I’ve done nothing illegal, nothing immoral,” said Nadeau, who takes the national stage soon as … Continue reading →

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