Daily Archives: 5 August 2008

FIYH 106-107: The Homily Preparation Group

Posted on 5 August 2008 by catholicsensibility

The US bishops float an idea you’d never find in Rome, I don’t think. [106] An effective way for preachers to be sure that they are addressing some of the real concerns of the congregation in the homily is to … Continue reading →

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Ordo Missae Up

Posted on 5 August 2008 by catholicsensibility

… at the USCCB web site. I can imagine some gnashing of teeth on inclusive language issues: “communion” replaces “fellowship,” “his people on Earth” becomes “people of good will.” Only “men” are being saved in the Creed, though. All the … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Kallistos at the Lambeth Conference

Posted on 5 August 2008 by catholicsensibility

(This is Neil) A few days ago, Fr George Westhaver conducted an interview of Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia for the Prayer Book Societies at Lambeth 2008 website. The Orthodox archbishop was present at the Anglican Lambeth Conference as an … Continue reading →

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FIYH 102-105: Preaching

Posted on 5 August 2008 by catholicsensibility

Practical stuff: [102] Our emphasis on the importance of writing in the preparation of a homily does not in any way imply that homilies should normally be read. Writing is a means to arrive at good organization, clarity of expression, … Continue reading →

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In The Shadow of the Moon

Posted on 5 August 2008 by catholicsensibility

The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) has a great image from China during the past week’s solar eclipse. Most eclipse photos (like the one on the left from 1999) focus on the sun and phenomenon of the corona, the … Continue reading →

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