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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Aparecida 354: Pro-Life
Yesterday in section 353, we looked at the Biblical witness of the Lord Jesus in addressing matters of life. Today, the theme continues, giving us a view of how the Aparecida bishops promote the life offered by Jesus. They lean … Continue reading
Aparecida 353: Jesus At The Service Of Life
Today, a raft of Scripture passages to illustrate the personal methods of the Lord who reached out to those of his day and who continues to accompany those in need today: 353. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wishes to communicate his … Continue reading
Aparecida 350-352: Do Not Be Afraid!
In some quarters, there is nearly an expectation that people want to live apart from the Christian ideal and cling to the shadows. The Aparecida bishops seem to deny this: 350. Our peoples do not want to walk in … Continue reading
VNO 38: For the Forgiveness of Sins
Masses 38 through 50 cover the broad category “For Various Occasions.” The first of these occasions celebrates Mass “For The Forgiveness Of Sins.” The Lectionary refers to this Mass as being celebrated “For the Remission of Sins.” The Rite of … Continue reading
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Aparecida 349: A Significant Consequence of Baptism
Roman Catholics have emphasized the juridical or administrative fruits of baptism: forgiveness of sin, membership in a group. Maybe not so much the apostolic effect, that people are then obliged to enter into a corps of disciples and missionaries: 349. … Continue reading
VNO 34-37: Natural Situations
The following Masses, numbers 34 through 37, have no proper antiphons assigned to them: in time of earthquake, for rain, for fine weather, for an end to storms. The Lectionary does have a small suite of readings from which to … Continue reading
Aparecida 348: Christian Evangelical Mission
The first topic of chapter seven is “Living and Communicating the New Life in Christ to our Peoples.” 348. The great novelty that the Church proclaims to the world is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man, Word … Continue reading
German Intercommunion
On a friend’s facebook post, some discussion this bit of blog-gossip from Edward Pentin at the NCReg: German bishops have voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of producing a “guide” for Protestant spouses on reception of Holy Communion under certain conditions. At … Continue reading
VNO 33: In Time of Famine or for Those Suffering Hunger
This Mass is #21 in the 1998/2002 Lectionary for Mass, numbers 922 through 926. The world’s main monotheistic religions are big on orthopraxis, or right behavior, when it comes to charity and justice. There is no lack of good thematic … Continue reading
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Aparecida 347: A Necessary Missionary Impulse
Today, our examination of Part Three begins: The Life Of Jesus Christ For Our Peoples. The chapter topics ahead: The Mission Of The Disciples In The Service of Full Life (sections 347 through 379) Kingdom of God and Promoting Human Dignity … Continue reading
Aparecida 346: Gratitude For Ministries of Catholic Education
This longest chapter (240-346) on “the Formative Itinerary of Missionary Disciples” concludes its discussion on “Places of Formation” (301-346) with a word of thanks: 346. This Fifth Conference is grateful for the invaluable service provided by various institutions of Catholic … Continue reading
Aparecida 345: Theological Study and Research
The university is the natural place for research into ministry and addressing some of the challenges of modern ministry. This goes hand-in-hand with the advocacy of formation for ministry of which we read in section 344. 345. We encourage appreciation … Continue reading
Aparecida 344: Formation For Ministry
As I read it, training for what we in the US tern the lay ecclesial ministers. It makes sense to connect these to institutes of higher learning. 344. In recent decades in Latin America and the Caribbean, we observe the … Continue reading
On My Bookshelf: Daughter of Eden
Count me as an admirer of author Chris Beckett. The third in his Eden series has been on my bookshelf for some days. It’s a good conclusion to the good work begun in Dark Eden (reviewed here) and continued in … Continue reading
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Catholic Sensibility 
What Isn’t Schism
On an unrelated topic, a new commentator offered this criticism: Typical of liberal Catholic Left-coast group-thought. You hit all the high water marks. Guns, “anti-abortionist”, (shame on you for using that term by the way), and how people who support … Continue reading →