Daily Archives: 2 February 2016

The Armchair Liturgist: Groundhogs, Candles, or Crêpes?

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How do you observe the turning point of winter, the Feast of the Presentation, or Pancake Day? It’s a holy enough day to bump an ordinary Sunday, but not to compel midweek Mass attendance. To me that suggests just another … Continue reading →

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Looking At Misericordia: Idoneity

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This past December, Pope Francis offered a reflection on the word “misericordia,” or mercy. The reflection was an acrostic, a device in which each letter in the word is given its own word. The Holy Father gives us “I” for idoneity. … Continue reading →

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Laudato Si 233: Sacramental Signs and the Celebration of Rest

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The encyclical letter Laudato Si is available here on the Vatican website. Sections 233-237 treat the topic of “Sacramental Signs and the Celebration of Rest.” As you might guess, I feel an affinity for these passages, and gladness that Pope Francis … Continue reading →

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