Daily Archives: 14 December 2017

VNO 21-24: For Civil Needs of Government

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Beginning with the 21st VNO Mass, we look to various “Civil Needs.”  Some of them have no proper antiphons assigned, Masses for the nation or state (#21), for those in public office (#22), for a governing assembly (#23), or for … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 293-294: Parishes And RCIA

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There is no substitute for parishes. Clergy and religious don’t initiate on their own. Neither do specialized groups, associations, or extra-parish communities. Their members might inspire seekers. But parishes celebrate the full range of sacraments and possess the community to … Continue reading →

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