Daily Archives: 1 November 2006

Sacrosanctum Concilium 20

Reading about the emerging media in Vatican II is always interesting. Here, the council bishops acknowledge television as a media force, but they acknowledge the bishop may not be the most competent to make judgments. Transmissions of the sacred rites … Continue reading

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Sacrosanctum Concilium 19

Tonight’s post describes the role of the pastor, including yet another mention of active participation: With zeal and patience, pastors of souls must promote the liturgical instruction of the faithful, and also their active participation in the liturgy both internally … Continue reading

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For All The Saints, Not Just Some

Rock passes on a bit of Jesuit James Martin’s New York Times editorial on “Saints That Weren’t.” Sometimes saints weren’t the GLB’s and GLG’s that conservatives make sainthood out to be: All Saints’ Day is a good time to remember … Continue reading

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Sacrosanctum Concilium 18

Read it, then discuss the two things priests are called to do. Priests, both secular and religious, who are already working in the Lord’s vineyard are to be helped by every suitable means to understand ever more fully what it … Continue reading

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