Daily Archives: 12 June 2012

Funeral Lectionary: Luke 7:11-17

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Jesus raises a widow’s son. Not as dramatic as Lazarus, but a significant healing: Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,   and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the … Continue reading →

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Lessons In Freedom

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Have you caught Joseph Sorrentino’s Commonweal piece on Padre Alejandro Solalinde? From the priest who ministers to migrants from Central America through Mexico, and sometimes to the States: I see them as sheep without a pastor. Nobody helps them, they’re assaulted, many … Continue reading →

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RDCA II, 62: Prayer of Dedication

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Just for the interest, I have the 2003 draft of the Prayer of Dedication. The Latin original has not changed since the mid-70′s, but the translation is something of a departure: 62. When these things have been complete, the Bishop, … Continue reading →

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