Daily Archives: 7 February 2009

Playing the Simony Card … Poorly

My friend Jeffrey Tucker must be having a slow year. He’s done good work agitating for a loosened up copyright policy from ICEL. I appreciate the effort to upgrade the Church’s approach in the information age. He rehashes his favorite … Continue reading

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PCS 283-284: Liturgy of the Word

PCS 283 suggests two possible gospel readings: Matthew 22:35-40 (the greatest commandment) and John 6:44-47 (belief leads to eternal life). Section 284 gives the text of a litany–eight intercessions that focus on the intentions of the sick person, focused mainly … Continue reading

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