Daily Archives: 20 April 2018

GeE 12-13: Women Saints

Posted on 20 April 2018 by catholicsensibility

Today, a comment on the witness of women: 12. Within these various forms, I would stress too that the “genius of woman” is seen in feminine styles of holiness, which are an essential means of reflecting God’s holiness in this … Continue reading →

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VNO 46: For The Dying

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This Mass seems to be separated out from the intention “for the grace of a happy death.” The 1998/2002 Lectionary has no particular readings assigned for this intention. The Roman Missal, Third Edition, does provide four choices for the proper … Continue reading →

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Too Many Readings?

Posted on 20 April 2018 by catholicsensibility

Every so often, I encounter a person who finds themselves overwhelmed with the number of choices for a Bible reading. Especially for a wedding or a funeral. With a wedding, a couple has some weeks or months to decide. They … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 401: Institutional Mission

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401. Bishops Conferences and local churches have the mission of promoting renewed efforts to strengthen a structured, organic, and comprehensive social ministry which with both direct aid and development efforts (Ecclesia in America 58) becomes present in the new realities … Continue reading →

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