Daily Archives: 22 September 2008

Ordination Rites: Ordination of a Bishop 18

Posted on 22 September 2008 by catholicsensibility

The homily will give us many insights as to the Church’s notion of episcopal ministry. Notice how many times the pope is mentioned in comparison to the college of bishops and other theological realities. 18. Then the principal consecrator, while … Continue reading →

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Today’s Sad Task

Posted on 22 September 2008 by catholicsensibility

There’s one task they never quite preprare you for at Parent School … Gravedigging. Our first pet acquisition in the Brittany era died last night, Slam, our lop-eared rabbit. He was already full-grown when adopted from an animal rescue group … Continue reading →

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Ordination Rites: Ordination of a Bishop 16-17

Posted on 22 September 2008 by catholicsensibility

After the gospel, as in the other ordination rites, the candidate is presented before the homily: 16. One of the priests addresses the principal consecrator: Most Reverend Father, the church of N. asks you to ordain this priest, N., for … Continue reading →

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Make the Rough Places Smooth

Posted on 22 September 2008 by catholicsensibility

A contrast in satellite topography: first, Saturn’s second largest moon, Rhea. Notice the shadows along the day-night terminator from a valley in the north, some hilly terrain just to the left and south of that, and the numerous craters. As … Continue reading →

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