Daily Archives: 23 February 2015

Bible or Breviary?

Check the Pope Francis image snapped for Twitter. Which book is he holding?

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Nehemiah 9:1-20, Confession

Reconciliation involves remembering. Remembering is a human activity, and helps us recall the good and the bad. We take stock of where we stand and we look to the future. We emphasize the good things, because we want to repeat … Continue reading

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Mutuae Relationes 40: Renewal in Discernment

The Church concedes this is not the world of a previous generation. We are not in a mission of recovery or rescue. We discern the times. And we do so together: bishops with religious superiors, as well as ordinary laity … Continue reading

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DPPL 231: Careful Preparation of a Feast Day

Saint days are not just about liturgy, or even devotion: 231. It is always necessary to ensure that the feast days of the Saints are carefully prepared both liturgically and pastorally. Such requires a correct presentation of the objectives of … Continue reading

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