Daily Archives: 13 November 2008

Snacking on the Word: In The Womb with Psalm 139.13-15

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There are blessings for adoptions, and adopted kids. Infant baptism, too, of course. It makes sense to add one for a child still in the womb. Any good priest, if approached, would surely be happy or have been happy to … Continue reading →

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PCS 98: Catechesis on Anointing

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This introduction makes assumptions that are not always followed or even noticed by pastoral care ministers. We read in PCS 98 a few elements of the catechetical approach the rite assumes is taking place at the priest’s initiative. The sick … Continue reading →

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