Daily Archives: 5 July 2010

In Rehearsal Tonight

Massive rehearsal tonight in Dubuque, Iowa for Lessons and Carols, tomorrow evening’s event for the second annual Loras College Liturgical Music Conference. I’ll write a bit more on the conference as the week progresses. We’re off to the cathedral for liturgy … Continue reading

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Another Apology Letter

Melbourne archbishop Denis Hart released a pastoral letter late last week. A video accompanies, and I noted this line which expands the recognition of “grave evil” to include those who try to conceal it: Sexual abuse in any form, and … Continue reading

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OCF 34: Silence

“Intervals” of silence are directed for particular moments: 34. Prayerful silence is an element important to the celebration of the funeral rites. Intervals of silence should be observed, for example, after each reading and during the final commendation and farewell, … Continue reading

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