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Monthly Archives: February 2008
DMC 16: Parish Masses With Children
More often the question arises with the matter of Chapter II, “Masses With Adults in Which Children Also Participate” In other words, what to do when significant numbers of children are numbered among the liturgical assembly: 16. In many places … Continue reading
Lunar Landing
NASA video takes you to touchdown at Shackleton Crater at the moon’s south pole. And other cool stuff, too.
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Twenty-Niners
I have two good friends who were born on this date. The local paper noted a couple married on 29 February. Anybody out there with significant historical stuff happening on this date? If so, do you observe in non-leap years … Continue reading
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Follow the White: Dione and Janus
This Cassini image posted on their site yesterday shows a natural light contrast between one of Saturn’s major moons and one of the shepherd moons of the major ring system. Dione, above, shows those streaks that intrigued Voyager scientists in … Continue reading
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DMC 13-15: More on Liturgy
The next three sections of the Directory for Masses With Children are brief and address related points. So let’s take them in one gulp: 13. Various kinds of celebrations may also play a major role in the liturgical formation of … Continue reading
The Republican Trojan Horse
Hey, let’s do another Ralph Nader post. The last one was fun, no? Tuesday this week, Michael Sean Winters at the new America blog reacted to the new Nader candidacy with a suggestion for censorship: I invite all responsible journalists … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Blogosphere
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DMC 12: The Formative Power of Liturgy
Some good insights into the mind of the church. I like to see liturgical principles outlined elsewhere get mentioned in these other documents. We see more than the modern revisionism claims to teach us about the real motives of the … Continue reading
Papal Visit Blog
The link says it’s coming soon. I wonder who will write for it. Hopefully they’ll post lots of video, audio, and images.
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Carnival of Space #43
… is up and running with lots of entries. I didn’t have time to put something together this week. My first carnival experience last week was a blast. I hope to do it as time is free to write about … Continue reading
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DMC 11: Role of the Community
Expect slow posting to continue indefinitely. Meanwhile, let’s continue with DMC’s look at the role of the believing community, which I think can be taken broadly in this context: 11. The Christian communities to which the individual families belong or … Continue reading
DMC 10: Parental Duties
Section 10 outlines the Church’s understanding of the rolte of parents. First, an acknowledgement that parents are the primary influence for both Christian and human values: 10. The Christian family has the greatest role in instilling these Christian and human … Continue reading
Run, Ralph, Run
I’m feeling energized about the chance to vote for a candidate outside the two-party party. No way was Ron Paul or Pat Buchanan getting my vote. Mrs Clinton is pouting: “Well that’s really unfortunate. I remember when he did this … Continue reading
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The Armchair Liturgist: Wedding Schedules
This one’s getting a lot of talk on staff at my parish at the moment. How would you approach these questions: – Weddings during Lent? – People who insist on a Saturday night wedding? – Maximum number of weddings per … Continue reading
Posted in The Armchair Liturgist
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What Centers A Parish’s Parents?
Being in the role of a school parent and parish staff member makes me a rara avis of sorts. My family’s interface in parish and school is lensed through my own role in ministry. I see Sunday Masses, unlike most … Continue reading
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Catholic Sensibility 
Bodies
The exhibit Bodies Revealed opens in KC’s Union Station today. Lots of interest and commentary in the local media, the blogosphere, and other circles. My bishop has weighed in too: Catholic moral teaching regards the human person as a unity … Continue reading →