Daily Archives: 28 September 2021

MR Prefaces: Apostles I

Posted on 28 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

The Roman Missal provides two prefaces for a feast of an apostle. Here is the rubric that accompanies the first one: The following preface is said in Masses of the Apostles, especially of Saints Peter and Paul. Quick quiz: how … Continue reading →

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Simple Art

Posted on 28 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

Many years ago, a confirmation candidate gifted me with this simple wooden cross. Frankly, the style is not my usual cup of tea. I have icons, traditional and modern. I gravitate to paintings across all centuries, even modern and abstract … Continue reading →

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Via Pulchritudinis: Creation, Used or Idolized

Posted on 28 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

Section C discussing “The Beauty of Creation considers “Creation, Used or Idolized.” I think the writers of the document blunder a bit on this section. Two recent astronomer memoirs testify to the great attraction for the marvels of the heavens. … Continue reading →

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Reconciliatio et Paenitentia 4: The Synod’s View, Part 1

Posted on 28 September 2021 by catholicsensibility

We’ll tackle this long section over the next week of posts. Here we get Pope John Paul II’s view of The Synod’s View. First, the Holy Father counselled a study of reconciliation. Can’t argue against that, really. Therefore every institution … Continue reading →

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