Daily Archives: 12 November 2011

Madison On Deck

PrayTell reports on the about-face in Phoenix on Communion from the Cup. Fr Ruff: (W)hen Michael Clancy from the Republic asked if I had a comment, I said  “No.” Then I made the mistake of telling him why I had no comment … Continue reading

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The Gritty Net

The internet is a rough-and-tumble place. Most of you know that. Especially sites touching on religion and politics. I appreciate bloggers who want their sites to be nice, pleasant places. I know a number of bloggers who have very strong opinions … Continue reading

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GDC 58: “Socio-religious situations and evangelization”

GDC 58 owes its content to Pope John Paul II’s 1990 encyclical Redemptoris Missio. 58. The evangelization of the world finds itself placed in a very diversified and changing religious panorama, in which it is possible to distinguish three basic … Continue reading

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GIRM 31: Other Priest Parts

The Eucharistic Prayer and the orations are obviously the most important thing the presider utters at Mass. As for other things, like commentary and introductions, let’s read: 31. Likewise it is also for the Priest, in the exercise of his … Continue reading

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