Daily Archives: 25 January 2012

Gingrich On The Moon

Universe Today covered Mr Gingrich’s comments from Florida: By the end of my second term we will have the first permanent base on the Moon and it will be American. Love the moon base idea. I don’t think it would … Continue reading

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The White House Bothers and Honors

USCCB spokeswoman says: Irony is the word of the day. The timing is not understood, according to the USCCB. Here in parish life, we all know that it’s all about Catholic Schools Week. Even in my parish which doesn’t have … Continue reading

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GDC 120: The Catechism and the GDC

Okay. So we’re getting close to halfway through this document, and perhaps a few of you have commented, “So what? It’s not the catechism.” What is the relationship between the two? 120. The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the … Continue reading

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GIRM 184-186: The Deacon and the Concluding Rites

Wrapping up the deacon’s role at Mass: 184. Once the Prayer after Communion has been said, the Deacon makes brief announcements to the people, if indeed any need to be made, unless the Priest prefers to do this himself. 185. … Continue reading

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Thomas Aquinas Novena, Day Six: Eucharist

Opening Prayer Glory Be … Scripture For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given … Continue reading

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