Daily Archives: 6 March 2008

DMC 25-26: Place & Time For Mass

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

Other commentators have suggested there are a few curious prescriptions ahead, including the notion that a church might not be totally suitable for the celebration of Mass with children. My own sense is that churches should be made to be … Continue reading →

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Some History of MCW

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

In all of our interesting internet discussions on liturgy, one thing you can count on: reform2 liturgists rarely head to the source. Unless it’s a Roman one. I feel fortunate to know some of the people who actually wrote MCW, … Continue reading →

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Ring Around Rhea

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

Today’s Cassini site press release offers some evidence that Saturn’s #2 moon may have a ring. The artist’s conception above shows the moon with Saturn in the distance–it’s not a spacecraft image. Evidence for a debris disk in addition to … Continue reading →

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DMC 24: Other Adult Roles

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

Let’s delve into DMC 24, where a previous question was asked about lay preaching. 24. Since the eucharist is always the action of the entire ecclesial community, the participation of at least some adults is desirable. These should be present … Continue reading →

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Occupational Hymns

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

These lists pop up from time to time, and Fr Mike at Intentional Disciples posted one today. As funny as these are, I think contemporary songs provide more interesting fodder, so I sent him these additional ones: tour guides (Lead … Continue reading →

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The Armchair Liturgist: Reconciliation EP’s

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

Amid blogosphere commentary that usually interprets in favor of a restriction of possible Eucharistic Prayers on Sundays, or even a strong lean toward the Roman Canon, I notice Zenit’s liturgy columnist Fr McNamara endorses the choice of the two reconciliation … Continue reading →

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DMC 23: Priest Responsibilities

Posted on 6 March 2008 by catholicsensibility

A lot gets put on the priest. Do seminaries prepare him for this role? Do bishops emphasize this in continuing education with their clergy? Consider that the exodus of many Catholic children begins at the end of their grade school … Continue reading →

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