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OCF 409-410: Holy Communion Outside Mass
Here’s the last post on the funeral rites in the original 1989 OCF book. In some instances, the Church cannot celebrate a funeral Mass–we’ve discussed those reasons before. Sometimes it may be fruitful to offer Holy Communion outside of Mass … Continue reading
Out From Under The Umbrella
EWTN buys the other NCR. The Register is now free of ties to Fr Maciel’s order. A significant move?
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Day 3 – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 2011
(This is Neil) Dear brothers and sisters, as disciples of the Lord we have a common responsibility to the world, we must carry out a common service: as the first Christian community of Jerusalem, beginning from what we already share, … Continue reading
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Fatherhood Shifts, Drifts, Then a Shaft of Light
I have to confess my recent reading left me feeling dispirited. Isn’t there anything a father can do to stem the inevitable tide of loss, separation, adolescence, and such as his child grows up? The perfect antidote: this blog piece … Continue reading
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OCF 405-408: Rite of Committal
Alternate texts for the Rite of Committal are given in these pages. In OCF 405, four alternate blessings for a tomb or grave are given. I might hope a priest would choose option 3 for my body’s final resting place, … Continue reading
Catholic Sensibility 
More on the Eleventh
I’m grateful yesterday’s thread on the Eleventh Worker awoke some brisk commentary. Thanks for all that, and especially thanks to Harry for keeping it going and keeping me on my toes. I’m skeptical of the unemployment numbers we’re being fed. … Continue reading →