Daily Archives: 4 February 2010

Puppets for the Word

Do you think inculturation detractors would find this puppetry objectionable? The Jacob story from Genesis is a pretty dramatic offering. About 250 Catholics gathered in the compound of Pangudi Luhur Elementary School in Surakarta to watch the show. “The Word … Continue reading

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Don’t Look Now: Another Pro-Life Protest

So … how many bishops will be condemning Legatus for giving a pro-life award to the most pro-torture president in recent memory? Do you suppose some number of pro-lifers will be arrested for protesting? Will the USCCB debate behind closed … Continue reading

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RCIA 295: Penitential Rite Outline and Greeting

The sections 295 through 303 give the “red-n-black” for the penitential rite. We’ll just focus on #295 today. The outline of the liturgy is as follows: Greeting and Introduction Prayer Readings Homily Intercessions Exorcism Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens … Continue reading

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