Daily Archives: 16 July 2012

RNS on Ross

Posted on 16 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Ross Douthat’s takedown of liberal Christianity is itself given a brisk one-two in the gut by Mark Silk and Daniel Burke at RNS. Mr Douthat is smarter than this: As a result, today the Episcopal Church looks roughly how Roman … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Ministry, Politics | 2 Comments

CCTLS 13: Commissions and Other Groups

Posted on 16 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Pope John Paul II advises support for the bishops to make good discernments in the efforts of promoting sacred music: 13. Lastly, I would like to recall what St Pius X disposed at the practical level so as to encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Chirograph for the Centenary of TLS, post-conciliar liturgy documents | Leave a comment

Christian World

Posted on 16 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

Would these numbers surprise you? Of the world’s 2.18 billion  Christians, about one-fourth live in Europe. A bit more than one-third live in the Americas. About one-quarter live in sub-Saharan Africa. One-eighth live in Asia. From the Pew Forum. Comparing … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News, evangelization | Leave a comment

RDCA VI: Blessing of an Altar

Posted on 16 July 2012 by catholicsensibility

If you’ve been following this rite with us, some of these considerations have already been addressed in the rites for dedicating a church (RDCA, chapter II) and the dedication of an altar (chapter IV). There is a seven-section introduction for … Continue reading →

Posted in Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar, Rites | Leave a comment