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Monthly Archives: September 2011
GDC 14: Minding the Field for Sowing
The introduction of the GDC covers numbered sections 14 through 33. Titled, “Preaching the Gospel in the contemporary world,” the Congregation for the Clergy offers an apt parable to lead off the meat of the discussion on catechesis: “Behold! A … Continue reading
Liturgiam Authenticam 108
Here is the five-year submission deadline for sung texts: 108. Sung texts and liturgical hymns have a particular importance and efficacy. Especially on Sunday, the “Day of the Lord”, the singing of the faithful gathered for the celebration of Holy … Continue reading
An Angelic Day
Image credit: St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, Troy, Michigan. Hardcore Catholics know today’s feast day. No need for me to recount that here. I’m sure the Catholic blogosphere is chock-full of great reflections on it. Here in the northeast quarter … Continue reading
GDC 10-13: The Preface Ends
Not everything we will examine in the GDC applies always and everywhere: 10. It is evident that not all parts of the Directory have the same importance. Those dealing with Divine Revelation, the nature of catechesis, the criteria governing the … Continue reading
Liturgiam Authenticam 106-107
On composing new liturgical texts in the vernacular: 106. Regarding the composition of new liturgical texts prepared in vernacular languages, which may perhaps be added to those translated from the Latin editiones typicae, the norms currently in force are to … Continue reading
Seeking Wisdom
I really liked Valerie Schultz’s post yesterday at America’s In All Things blog. So although I am not technically in recovery, I find that going to meetings twice a week seeps into my brain. I see how following the Steps … Continue reading
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CDWDS Focus: More on Mass, Less on Law
Rumored since February, Pope Benedict has authorized an administrative switch in the curia. Effective Saturday, two key responsibilities are shifted from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments (CDWDS) to the Roman Rota. Without having to deal with judgments … Continue reading
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What If They Just Said Wait in Hong Kong?
Another year of MR1 in the Chinese city. The diocesan chancellor, Fr Lawrence Lee: Even if there is no catechesis, the faithful can get accustomed to it through repeated recitations but there will be a lack of understanding. Hey, I … Continue reading
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The Unread Letter
Interesting story on Vatican Insider. Do you wonder if President Bush or anyone else ever did read the letter? Their inside source: Laghi knew his mission had failed, but he also realized that the Bush administration was very naïve about … Continue reading
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Back To Church
Did you know that the Sunday before last was designated National Back to Church Sunday? Me either. For most all American Catholics it was Catechetical Sunday. October is the peak month of the year for church attendance, Christmas and Easter … Continue reading
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GDC 9: Reflections and Principles
So what’s the point of this document, then? We have a catechism; isn’t that enough? 9. The object of this Directory is clearly the same as that pursued by the 1971 Directory. It attempts to provide those fundamental theologico-pastoral principles … Continue reading
Liturgiam Authenticam 104-105
The CDWDS may take over, preparing translations and approving them: 104. For the good of the faithful, the Holy See reserves to itself the right to prepare translations in any language, and to approve them for liturgical use.[Code of Canon … Continue reading
Another Word of Rupture
Rita Ferrone writes in praise of rupture on PrayTell. Comments closed there, but she has a significant word for rupture: Birth I have another: Conversion Long-time readers know this is one of my favorite memes. But it’s also a serious … Continue reading
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10 C’s
I’m sure y’all have seen this, right? The 10 Commandments via Txt Msg 1. no1 b4 me. srsly. 2. dnt wrshp pix/idols 3. no omg’s 4. no wrk on w/end (sat 4 now; sun l8r) 5. pos ok – ur … Continue reading
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Twelve Months In Church
Praise and howling from the usual suspects on this initiative to send legal offenders to church instead of incarceration. I wonder how few realize that a penitentiary has roots in the ancient order of penitents, that serious sinners were placed … Continue reading
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Catholic Sensibility 