Monthly Archives: February 2023

The Path of Lent

Posted on 23 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

This morning’s Psalm Prayer struck me: Lord Jesus, early in the morning of your resurrection, you made your love known and brought the first light of dawn to those who dwell in darkness. Your death has opened a path for … Continue reading →

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Campaign

Posted on 22 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

I’ve latched onto the coming season as a retreat. Other Christians have their own favored terms. As one who leans to pacifism, I don’t care much for the military imagery in religion, but I was struck most by this text … Continue reading →

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Sacramentum Caritatis 20: Eucharist and Reconciliation

Posted on 15 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

What about a look at The Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Pope Benedict XVI offered some thoughts on Their intrinsic relationship. Let’s read. 20. The Synod Fathers rightly stated that a love for the Eucharist leads to a growing appreciation of … Continue reading →

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The Human to Angel Conduit

Posted on 15 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

I noticed a comment on a social media thread seeking musical suggestions for the funeral of an infant: I don’t quite get a song about angels for this kind of service, though it’s a lovely hymn. Angels are an entirely … Continue reading →

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Lourdes

Posted on 11 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

Above is the first sacred image I encountered in a church, a reproduction of the Lourdes grotto in my home parish. These were the “two girls in a cave” I thought to myself, making my way back to the sixth … Continue reading →

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Sacramentum Caritatis 19: First Eucharist

Posted on 2 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

In discussing Initiation, the ecclesial community and the family, Pope Benedict highlights the importance of First Eucharist for children. That importance is of concern and impact to the family as well as the parish community. 19. It should be kept in … Continue reading →

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On Inclusivity and Love

Posted on 1 February 2023 by catholicsensibility

Bishop Barron is a good guy who, I think, wants to be a better guy. He seems to struggle with the basics of synodality here.  Earlier today I posted a commentary on a friend’s social media stream along the following … Continue reading →

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