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Daily Archives: 12 July 2012
One Bishop Gives, One Bishop Takes Away
A tale of two cities, Philadelphia + San Francisco. New or renewed initiatives in western of these two archdioceses, even while the other closes down a chunk of its chancery. Does this seem like a zero-sum game? Philly’s archdiocesan print … Continue reading
Posted in Hermeneutic of Subtraction, Ministry
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Funeral Lectionary: Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53; 24:1-6a
Another narrative of Jesus’ death and resurrection. It’s interesting that the Lectionary framers carefully omitted some verses (47-49, 51, 54-56), but they also give the option of a shorter reading (in blue below). This narrative picks up where the good … Continue reading
Posted in Order of Christian Funerals, Scripture
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CCTLS 9: Musical Formation
Good musicians don’t grow on trees. John Paul II knew that, as did his predecessors. Vatican II endorsed the musical formation of the clergy: 9. In this area, therefore, the urgent need to encourage the sound formation of both pastors and … Continue reading
RDCA V, 1-7: Blessing of a Church, Introduction
What differentiates between a church dedication and a blessing? Today’s post will cover it. Chapter V of the RDCA addresses the rite for blessing a church. The introduction is fairly brief and we’ll cover it today. The rites themselves should … Continue reading
Catholic Sensibility 
Loyalty Oaths and Projection
I surely not a psychologist, but maybe having read enough books to be dangerous, I still have a sense of projection when I see it. So what’s with these loyalty oaths popping up all over the place? If you listen … Continue reading →