Daily Archives: 14 September 2021

Re-Viewing National Treasure

Posted on 14 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

I think my history-loving wife was hit with nostalgia this morning. My breakfast fixing was accompanied by Trevor Rabin’s uplifting and patriot-inspiring score and I immediately knew what was on the tube. This flick was a favorite as the young … Continue reading →

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Via Pulchritudinis: Accepting the Challenge, part 3

Posted on 14 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

Beginning with the simple experience of the marvel-arousing meeting with beauty, the via pulchritudinis can open the pathway for the search for God, and disposes the heart and spirit to meet Christ, who is the Beauty of Holiness Incarnate, offered by … Continue reading →

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MR Prefaces: Common Preface IV

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Let’s discuss “Praise, the gift of God.” This is another preface that can be dropped on any Ordinary weekday when a saint isn’t a required feature for the choice of liturgy. The English MR2: … and the current Missal text: … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Cupich On Participation

Posted on 14 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

One side of a continuing discussion on the US Bishops and whatever they might end up writing. With some interspersed commentary, here’s Cardinal Cupich on participation: The Eucharist as Summons to Participation The heart of the Eucharistic prayers we hear … Continue reading →

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Fratelli Tutti 277: Christian Identity

Posted on 14 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

What is “Christian identity”? This is important in acknowledging how we are distinctive in the world. Are we just an institution? A country club? First, let’s recall how we view other “families” in the world: 277. The Church esteems the … Continue reading →

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