Daily Archives: 16 April 2014

Sacraments During The Triduum

Posted on 16 April 2014 by catholicsensibility

A quick primer on sacraments during the Paschal Triduum: Baptism takes place at the Easter Vigil, or on Easter morning, possibly. Infants don’t seem to fit at the Vigil very well, and Sunday Mass can be quite busy, if not … Continue reading →

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Dies Domini 26: Image of Eternity

Posted on 16 April 2014 by catholicsensibility

Counting can be a problem, at first glance. Old Testament literalists may fuss at Christians for shifting Sabbath observance to the first day. But in our weird way of counting time, and adding a dollop of the transcendant to the … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Matthew 26:69-75

Posted on 16 April 2014 by catholicsensibility

It is a timely reading for Holy Week, and we hear Peter’s denial every year at this time. Sometimes twice. Would we add a third time at a Communal Penance liturgy, or in form I with an individual penitent? As … Continue reading →

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Socks Off

Posted on 16 April 2014 by catholicsensibility

David Gibson summarizes two millennia and recent history on washing feet Holy Thursday evening. He does stumble when attributing it to “church law.” Viri selecti is descriptive of a 1956 presumption, and hardly prescriptive. Except for people who want it … Continue reading →

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EG 144: Speaking From An Enlightened Heart

Posted on 16 April 2014 by catholicsensibility

What does it mean to “speak from the heart”? Is it just enthusiasm and charisma? Pope Francis suggests something deeper: enlightenment. I think the Holy Father is asking questions of the Church’s preachers. Are they aware of and formed by the … Continue reading →

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