Daily Archives: 3 September 2009

RCIA 146: Scrutinies Within The Ritual Mass

Some liturgical business to wrap up the scrutinies: 146. The scrutinies should take place within the ritual Masses “Christian Initiation: The Scrutinies,” which are celebrated on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent; the readings with their chants are … Continue reading

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The Elder Son Grows Up

Bishop Joseph Martino’s active episcopal ministry is now history. I still feel a certain unease at the sudden ending of it all. A person may dislike a neighbor, but they wouldn’t want to see the person evicted from their house … Continue reading

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