Daily Archives: 19 August 2008

Ordination Rites: Ordination of a Deacon 6-13

Let’s roll the diaconate ordination top just before the homily. First, a liturgy of the word, which may or may not include readings from the ritual Mass. I don’t know why they wouldn’t, unless a day is selected in which … Continue reading

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Warning, Roy Bourgeois

The Maryknoll priest, Roy Bourgeois, best known for his crusade against the School for the Americas (SOA) recently participated in the ordination of a woman at a liturgy. Not just participated, liturgically speaking, but a bit more. Bourgeois before: I … Continue reading

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Liturgy on BlogTalkRadio

The gracious Jeffrey Tucker and I will be discussing liturgy on 13 September at Brian “Commander” Craig’s blogtalkradio site. Our April discussion is still available, too. Brian said it was his most popular and downloaded show, at least as of … Continue reading

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MADD: Amethyst Is No Gem

Driving through the streets of our city, I see the first wave of students has arrived. Coming home Saturday night from the astronomy club, we satisfied a snack attack on the east side of Ames, then drove the main road … Continue reading

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