Daily Archives: 13 June 2015

Faroese Football

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Fascinating piece on soccer in the Faroe Islands. I didn’t think they were an independent nation, but apparently, they compete as Wales does. And ranked 102nd in the world–amazing for such a remote outpost. Aleksandar Djordjevic came to the Faroes … Continue reading →

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Dives in Misericordiae 4f: A Convergence of Mercy

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Let’s recall the variety of terms Israel used to describe various aspects of mercy: masculine, feminine, legal, motherly, free and unmerited. But there is a commonality with all of these variations. The theme is that people ask God for mercy, … Continue reading →

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I Can Help These People

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When I visit with people from a parish, or review their website, I ask myself honestly, “Can I help these people?” Obviously, if they need an organist, I can’t help them. If they have a classically-oriented approach, probably not. So … Continue reading →

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PS 70: Good Friday Communion Rite

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Remember, you can check the full document Paschale Solemnitatis on this site, among many on the internet. Note the instruction to sing the Lord’s Prayer, illustrating that music is not an extra or an extravagance, but it intensifies our prayer in … Continue reading →

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