Daily Archives: 22 October 2013

Call For A Fresh Start

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It takes guts, or something, to be a pastor and to suggest in one’s parish bulletin it may be time for a fresh start with one’s diocesan leadership. One assumes he might mean a new bishop, vicar general, and others … Continue reading →

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Redemptionis Sacramentum 165

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Picking up on yesterday’s discussion of Sunday celebrations in the absence of a priest: [165.] It is necessary to avoid any sort of confusion between this type of gathering and the celebration of the Eucharist.[Cf. Congregation for Divine Worship, Directory … Continue reading →

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GMD 110: Evangelization at Special Times

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Opportunity may present itself without our even heading for the streets. Sometimes people come to the Church. Are we ready to evangelize, or are we too tired? This continues a discussion on the GMD chapter (104-116) covering goal number two, … Continue reading →

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With the New Archbishop Today

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My archdiocese conducts a Pastoral Study Day twice a year for clergy and lay people. It’s a good opportunity to catch up with colleagues. Today, the new archbishop spoke at length in the afternoon session, expounding on his reflections on … Continue reading →

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