Daily Archives: 29 September 2007

GILH 37: The Two Hinges

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

Part II of Chapter II covers the “two hinges,” Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer: 37. “By the venerable tradition of the universal Church, lauds as morning prayer and vespers as evening prayer are the two hinges on which the daily … Continue reading →

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Music in God’s World?

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

(This is Neil.) The September/October issue of Books and Culture has a very interesting short article by the Anglican theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie about “Music in God’s World.” Begbie has a forthcoming book on this topic that we should … Continue reading →

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Angel Day

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

Archangel, to be precise. The Roman calendar celebrates three mysterious beings today, but the one I always focus on is Raphael, the healer. It helps that he features prominently in my favorite book of the Bible. Raphael, knowledgeable about strange … Continue reading →

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GILH 34-36: Introduction to the Whole Office

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

With this post we commence Chapter II: Sanctification of the Day: The Different Liturgical Hours. This chapter will take us up to section 99 and give readers a brief overview of the hinges of Morning and Evening Prayer, the Office … Continue reading →

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More Careerism

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

Rock reports with Philadelphia pride of the appointment of his archbishop to the Congregation for Bishops. Is this good news? Or will it be an affirmation of careerism in the episcopacy? I found Cardinal Rigali’s biography page of interest. Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Unity With Effort

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

Via Zenit, Pope Benedict on unity among Catholics: Even collaboration between Catholics is not always easy; it is normal for different sensitivities to emerge, given the diversity of the respective traditions. But how can we not consider it a providential … Continue reading →

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Shelf and Screen: Progress and Redemption

Posted on 29 September 2007 by catholicsensibility

Over the past two years, I’ve enjoyed a handful of first novels in the sf/fantasy genre. One of last year’s enjoyable reads was from Tobias Buckell, so I was heading into his second novel, Ragamuffin, with some excitement. The title … Continue reading →

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