Daily Archives: 31 January 2013

On My Bookshelf: Mariette in Ecstasy

Posted on 31 January 2013 by catholicsensibility

I think I’m a few decades late to Ron Hansen’s coming-out party. And it’s likely most of my Catholic readers have already read this book. So you’re likely not going to need my recommendation. I’m going to touch on some … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Luke 7:36-50

Posted on 31 January 2013 by catholicsensibility

One of the longer passages in the Reconciliation Lectionary is Jesus’ encounter with the sinful woman during the Pharisee’s dinner party. You know the story, and the parable (41-43) Jesus uses to illustrate his point. Instead of studying the entire … Continue reading →

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The Armchair Liturgist Plans Ash Wednesday

Posted on 31 January 2013 by catholicsensibility

Ash Wednesday will be something of a scramble in temporary worship conditions in my parish. Ordinarily, our church is conveniently located across the street from campus–the student union in fact. And we get droves of people for four Masses–one at … Continue reading →

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