Daily Archives: 26 November 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Index and EG 1

Posted on 26 November 2013 by catholicsensibility

An overall glance at the index of Evangelii Gaudium (pdf here). I. A JOY EVER NEW, A JOY WHICH IS SHARED [2-8] II. THE DELIGHTFUL AND COMFORTING JOY OF EVANGELIZING [9-13] III. THE NEW EVANGELIZATION FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF THE … Continue reading →

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The Armchair Liturgist: Ministers Praying Before Mass

Posted on 26 November 2013 by catholicsensibility

I confess copying a topic from PrayTell. I have never had good fruitfulness with the effort of gathering liturgical ministers before Mass. In one parish, I had to actively discourage it, as one priest liked to have “wrestling matches” with … Continue reading →

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Evangelii Gaudium Coming Up

Posted on 26 November 2013 by catholicsensibility

The Pope’s apostolic exhortation is up. I’m pleased to see that new policy of black print on white background is continuing. They could consider it for the old documents. After a quick scanning of the index, I see Pope Francis … Continue reading →

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No Francis Effect In The US

Posted on 26 November 2013 by catholicsensibility

Pew says we’re an outlier compared to Italy, the UK, and other European countries. I’m fine with that, as a piece of information. What it means is that evangelization in North America is on the people, not the pope. Not … Continue reading →

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Mediator Dei 34

Posted on 26 November 2013 by catholicsensibility

The theme of knowledge and teaching is elaborated a bit here: 34. Here is the source of the harmony and equilibrium which prevails among the members of the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ. When the Church teaches us our Catholic … Continue reading →

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