Daily Archives: 23 December 2008

Night, Midnight, Early Morning

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Reuters image above from the pope’s 11PM “Midnight Mass” last year. The pope is moving back to midnight this year. Zenit’s liturgy column addresses the question of many Catholics: When can you have a Midnight Mass? In practice, the leeway … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Bucket?

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All I know is that when my wife and I were approved for a mortgage loan on our new Iowa house, we had to state in writing our intentions on our house in Kansas City. I’m guessing they could figure … Continue reading →

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O Emmanuel

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O Emmanuel, ruler and lawgiver, desire of the nations, savior of all people:     Come and set us free, Lord our God.     (The angel presents the crown)

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PCS 173-174: A Child’s Proximate Death

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Two other sections in the Rites of Pastoral Care of the Sick are referenced for a child who is suddenly near death: 173. If sudden illness or an accident has placed an unitiated child in proximate danger of death, the … Continue reading →

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