Daily Archives: 19 August 2014

EG 288: With Mary, Mother of the Living Gospel

Posted on 19 August 2014 by catholicsensibility

With section 288, Pope Francis wraps up Evangelii Gaudium. The infancy narratives of Luke’s Gospel lead into a final prayer. Rather than comment on this, let’s just read and reflect today: 288. There is a Marian “style” to the Church’s work … Continue reading →

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DPPL 26: Liturgical Families

Posted on 19 August 2014 by catholicsensibility

The CDWDS speaks of the “formation” of liturgical families. Certainly, the particular practices of Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Rome all developed strongly prior to Constantine. Freer travel and greater accessibility to the liturgical and devotional life of the ancient … Continue reading →

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EG 287: Mary, Star of the New Evangelization

Posted on 19 August 2014 by catholicsensibility

When Pope Francis speaks of the “star of the new evangelization,” I would imagine we are not talking celebrity, but guiding light. We are not talking just a religious figure of history, but one who makes intercession for us with … Continue reading →

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