Daily Archives: 17 December 2014

Jesus: Door, Gate, and Way … and More

Posted on 17 December 2014 by catholicsensibility

I pulled Dick Martin’s commentary off a funeral thread to discuss here. Just a reminder for regular guests: please don’t use the posts on funerals, weddings, or reconciliation to pull things to a favorite topic. I have no problem peeling … Continue reading →

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Synod on the Family 41: Living Together

Posted on 17 December 2014 by catholicsensibility

Read the full synod document here. This paragraph barely passed the two-thirds threshold for approval. The vote in favor of the first section under “Pastoral Care for Couples Civilly Married or Living Together” was still an overwhelming majority, 125 to 54 with … Continue reading →

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DPPL 163: Concluding A Eucharistic Procession

Posted on 17 December 2014 by catholicsensibility

Yesterday, we read of Eucharistic Processions. Remember, these were covered in the 1973 liturgy document on the worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. A procession may conclude with Benediction, but it isn’t required: 163. The Eucharistic procession is normally … Continue reading →

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