Daily Archives: 28 June 2010

A Nod and Smile Moment?

Posted on 28 June 2010 by catholicsensibility

The Schönborn/Sodano dust-up got some “clarification” from the top. This is just so interesting and snark-friendly on so many levels, I can’t resist. Rock and a few commentators noted that while Cardinal Schönborn may have been “slapped,” the Austrian archbishop … Continue reading →

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Take Up Your Cross

Posted on 28 June 2010 by catholicsensibility

This past Sunday, we programmed “Take Up Your Cross,” a 19th century text by Charles W. Everest set in Gather Comprehensive to the tune O WALY WALY. I was careful to listen for the people singing in the pews, and … Continue reading →

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OCF 27: Homily

Posted on 28 June 2010 by catholicsensibility

How to balance the modern urge to eulogize, but yet honor the nature of the liturgy? 27. A brief homily based on the readings is always given after the gospel reading at the funeral liturgy and may also be given … Continue reading →

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On Saint Expeditus

Posted on 28 June 2010 by catholicsensibility

The pastor preaches this past weekend, starting with an obscure saint, moving to the notion of discipleship and what that might mean for a serious believer. Not that we’re all going to suddenly leave families and let the dead bury … Continue reading →

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