Daily Archives: 11 October 2011

On the Blessed Blood

Posted on 11 October 2011 by catholicsensibility

While researching materials for my presentation on the new Roman Missal, I found this quote from St Julian of Norwich which seems appropriate in the context of the Hermeneutic of Subtraction: God has created bountiful waters on the earth for … Continue reading →

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Body/Bread and Blood/Wine

Posted on 11 October 2011 by catholicsensibility

The other day, I noticed my friend Fran was upbraided for mentioning the appearances of the sacrament instead of referring to the Body and Blood. In my own parish, the homemade software generates a schedule that refers to “bread” and … Continue reading →

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Occupying Our Attention

Posted on 11 October 2011 by catholicsensibility

This Occupy movement is really getting under some people’s skins, isn’t it? Good. Tom Tomorrow has his usual insightful offering here. My governor isn’t happy: The governor said he was worried about the effect the protests could have on businesses … Continue reading →

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GDC 26: Failure to Witness

Posted on 11 October 2011 by catholicsensibility

The last of three sections treating the current situation of Christians: 26. There is also a certain number of baptized Christians who, desiring to promote dialogue with various cultures and other religious confessions, or on account of a certain reticence … Continue reading →

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Liturgiam Authenticam 126-127

Posted on 11 October 2011 by catholicsensibility

Diocesan propers should be translated … 126. In the preparation of a translation of texts of a diocesan liturgical approved by the Apostolic See as textus typici, the following are to be observed: a) The translation is to be done … Continue reading →

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