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Monthly Archives: December 2022
Sacramentum Caritatis Coming
Hearing of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, I thought a serious look at his apostolic exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis might be in order. Finally. I don’t write obits or eulogies. I suppose the man would find those with himself as … Continue reading
EP 4 Preface on Christmas
I’ve blogged on Eucharistic Prayer IV before, like here. Nearly two years ago, I was thinking about it for Lent, but my pastor has chosen it last weekend as well as this morning for the Mass during the Day. Even … Continue reading
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Open for Christmas
Open wide your door to the one who comes.Open your soul,throw open the depths of your heartto see the riches of simplicity,the treasures of peace,the sweetness of grace.Open your heartand run to meet the Sun of eternal lightthat illuminates all … Continue reading
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M10: Another in Ophiuchus
Let’s continue our survey of Messier objects. Check some basic info if you’re joining late here. This is a nice one for the oncoming season of joy, Messier 10, actually discovered by the man himself: image credit by Manfred Höcherl … Continue reading
DSCAP 35-37: The Order of Celebration
The Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest has a third chapter, addressing the ORDER OF CELEBRATION 35. The order to be followed in a Sunday celebration that does not include Mass consists of two parts, the … Continue reading
On The Tube: Hanukkah on Rye
I admit I was tempted to pass on this one because of a horrific title. Maybe a play on “awry.” Or something. As the movie unfolded, my wife commented that it was like Crossing Delancey. I remember liking that movie, but … Continue reading
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DSCAP 34: Grace is Not Lacking
We arrive at the end of the second chapter of DSCAP, and conclude with a reminder from the DDWDS about grace being in the hands of God, and not human efforts or institutions. It’s a good quote, considering a committee … Continue reading
DSCAP 32-33: Alternatives to a Word/Communion Service
32. When on a Sunday a celebration of the word of God along with the giving of holy communion is not possible, the faithful are strongly urged to devote themselves to prayer “for a suitable time either individually or with … Continue reading
It Was a Temporary Thing, After All
My wife showed me the news piece last night of Frank Pavone being dismissed from Holy Orders. The reasons? Blasphemy and disobedience. (Which of the two is more serious, do you think?) I hadn’t remembered he had turned up so … Continue reading
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DSCAP 30-31: Responsibilities of Lay Leaders
Often enough there is no priest and no deacon. What then? 30. In the absence of both a priest and a deacon, the pastor is to appoint laypersons, who are to be entrusted with the care of these celebrations, namely, … Continue reading
On The Tube: National Treasure, The Next Generation
So, the white guys are disliking the streaming follow-up to the Nic Cage’s feel-good Americana movies. I’ve read a handful of reviews, and they balance between cute and harmless fluff, and the complaints of white privilege. As of this writing, … Continue reading
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DSCAP 27-29: Responsibilities of Priests and Deacons
In considering the conditions under which a faith community can celebrate on Sundays in the absence of a priest, the canonical pastor, though not always present, does have responsibilities in addition to his bishop. First would be communication with said … Continue reading
M9: On the Snake Handler’s Leg
Let’s continue our survey of Messier objects. Check some basic info if you’re joining late here. Check number 9, a globular cluster, which was discovered by Charles Messier himself in 1764: A lovely jewel box, isn’t it? To M. … Continue reading
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DSCAP 24-26: A Bishop’s Responsibilities
Continuing on with DSCAP’s Chapter II and its conditions for celebrating Sundays without a priest, they place the responsibility on the local bishop. Bishops, obviously, are placed in a tough spot often enough with their clergy and laity. However effective in … Continue reading
Catholic Sensibility 
Frank Pavone Responds
Poking around a bit after the sensational news of Frank Pavone being laicized, I found this open letter. I’m not enough of a celebrity-hanger-on or a critic or a church insider to know the full story. But I did find … Continue reading →